Pixie
Pixie is an open-source Kubernetes monitoring and application debug platform designed for developers.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Open-source Kubernetes observability for developers with auto-instrumentation and scriptable debugging.
Who should look elsewhere
Requires Kubernetes v1.16+ and kernel v4.14+
Pros
- +No code changes required for instrumentation
- +Deep visibility into Kubernetes applications and infrastructure
- +Data remains within your Kubernetes cluster, enhancing security and reducing egress costs
- +Scriptable debugging allows for flexible and custom analysis
- +Open-source with a community for shared scripts and contributions
Cons
- −Requires Kubernetes v1.16+ and kernel v4.14+
- −Primarily focused on Kubernetes, may not be suitable for non-Kubernetes environments
Key features
- ✓Auto-instrumentation via dynamic eBPF probes
- ✓Collects metrics, events, traces, and logs
- ✓PXL scripts for custom debugging and analysis
- ✓CLI for health checks and charts
- ✓Live UI for data navigation and debug sessions
- ✓Kubernetes-native deployment (data stays in cluster)
- ✓Supports Golang logging
- ✓Request tracing
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Source | — | month | Auto-instrumented; Scriptable; Kubernetes native |