groundcover vs Inspektor Gadget
| groundcover | Inspektor Gadget | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $30/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted, Web | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Paid from | 30 /mo | — |
| Deployment model | hybrid | self-hosted |
| Kubernetes support | — | Yes |
| Network visibility | — | Yes |
| Application tracing | — | Yes |
| Kernel profiling | — | Yes |
| Supported operating systems | — | Linux; macOS and Windows clients via gadgetctl |
Both are listed in Best eBPF Observability Tools. On The Geeks Club, groundcover scores higher on our published basis.