Zipkin
A distributed tracing system.
Overview
Zipkin is an open-source distributed tracing system that helps gather timing data needed to troubleshoot latency problems in microservice architectures. It manages both the collection and lookup of this data and features a simple UI for visualizing traces and dependencies.
✨ Key Features
- Distributed Tracing
- Dependency graph visualization
- Collection of timing data
- Support for multiple storage backends
- Simple user interface
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simplicity and ease of use
- Mature and stable project with a long history
- Wide range of community-supported instrumentation libraries
Unique Value: Provides a simple, stable, and easy-to-operate open-source solution for distributed tracing, making it accessible for teams just starting with microservices monitoring.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Visualizing and troubleshooting latency in distributed systems.
- Gaining insights into latency problems in microservices architectures.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams requiring a unified platform for metrics, logs, and traces without manual integration
- Organizations needing a managed SaaS solution with enterprise support and advanced analytics
🏆 Alternatives
Simpler to set up and manage than Jaeger, but may lack some of Jaeger's more advanced features and modern UI. It is more focused on tracing than all-in-one platforms.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Live Chat
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Completely free and open-source.
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