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Caretta vs Gyeeta
Both stand on ebpf observability tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Choose Caretta if you need a free visual map of network interactions in a Kubernetes cluster and meet its Linux and CO-RE requirements. Its bundled Grafana dashboard and VictoriaMetrics provide a starting point for viewing metrics. Look elsewhere if you need a service that does not require self-hosting or Helm.
Visit Caretta Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Gyeeta provides self-hosted Linux observability with service discovery, multi-host queries, and several alert channels. Its protocol, host, and authentication limits matter when deciding whether it fits an environment.
Visit GyeetaThe facts
| Caretta | Gyeeta | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | gyeeta.github.io |
| On ebpf observability tools | #8 of 29 | #4 of 29 |
Caretta: what it does well
- Free plan listed as free
- Maps Kubernetes service interactions using eBPF
- Described as lightweight, with no cluster modifications required
- Includes Grafana and a predefined metrics dashboard
- Metrics work with Prometheus-compatible dashboards
What to know first
- Requires Linux kernel 4.16 or later and CO-RE support
- Requires a self-hosted Kubernetes environment and Helm installation
- Grafana anonymous mode is enabled by default
- VictoriaMetrics persistent storage is disabled by default
Gyeeta: what it does well
- Monitors TCP services without application instrumentation.
- Discovers TCP services, clients, and dependencies automatically.
- Queries can span multiple hosts.
- Alert channels include email, Slack, PagerDuty, and webhooks.
What to know first
- Supports only x86_64 Linux hosts with kernel 4.4 or higher.
- Does not monitor application logs.
- Does not report UDP or Unix-domain-socket service statistics.
- Web UI and REST API use fixed-user-password Basic Authentication.
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