py-spy vs Pyroscope
| py-spy | Pyroscope | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $19/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Profiling modes | sampling | both |
| Supported languages | Python; C; C++; Cython | C/C++, Go, Rust, Zig, Java, .NET, Python, Ruby, PHP, Node.js, Perl |
| CPU profiling | Yes | Yes |
| Thread profiling | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | desktop | — |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Memory profiling | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Profiling Software. On The Geeks Club, Pyroscope scores higher on our published basis.