Last updated: March 2026
TraceKit vs Uptrace
Uptrace is an open-source APM built on ClickHouse with traces, metrics, and logs. Its Cloud plan starts at $30/month. TraceKit matches that price point while adding live code monitoring, session replay, and frontend observability.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | TraceKit | Uptrace |
|---|---|---|
| Tracing | ||
| Distributed Tracing | ||
| Trace Visualization | Waterfall + Flamegraph | Waterfall |
| Monitoring | ||
| Live Code Monitoring | Yes -- breakpoints without redeploy | |
| SLOs | Yes (built-in) | |
| Frontend Observability | ||
| Session Replay | Yes (linked to traces) | |
| Source Maps | Yes (debug ID + upload CLI) | |
| Platform | ||
| Open Source | Yes (BSL) | |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing Model | $29/month flat | Free (self-hosted) or from $30/month (Cloud) |
Pricing Comparison
TraceKit
$29/month
Flat monthly
One price includes distributed tracing, live code monitoring, custom metrics, dashboards, alerts, and security scanning.
Hidden costs: None. What you see is what you pay.
Uptrace
Free (self-hosted), Cloud from $30/month
Self-hosted or Uptrace Cloud
Uptrace Community is open-source. Cloud starts at $30/month with usage-based pricing.
Hidden costs: Self-hosted: ClickHouse operational overhead. Cloud: usage-based charges above the base tier.
Pricing pain points with Uptrace
- Self-hosted requires ClickHouse infrastructure
- Cloud pricing is usage-based above the base tier
- Smallest community of open-source APMs
Why teams switch to TraceKit
Live Code Monitoring
Set live breakpoints in production to inspect variable state.
Frontend Observability Built In
Browser error tracking, session replay, source maps, and release tracking.
Same Price, More Features
At $29/month vs $30/month, TraceKit includes frontend observability, session replay, and live code monitoring.
Common Uptrace pain points
Smallest Open-Source APM Community
Fewer contributors means less ecosystem tooling.
Limited Frontend Monitoring
Backend-focused with no session replay or source maps.
When Uptrace might be a better fit
- You want the most affordable managed APM
- You prefer open-source with self-hosted control
- You need log management integrated with traces
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pricing and feature information is based on publicly available data as of March 2026. Check Uptrace's website for the latest.