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JetBrains dotTrace vs .NET Memory Profiler

Both stand on profiling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

JetBrains dotTrace

Free trial APILinuxMac+2

dotTrace combines detailed .NET profiling with IDE, remote, CI, and SDK workflows. The 30-day trial is accessible, but ongoing use requires dotUltimate or the All Products Pack.

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A focused Windows profiler for .NET memory investigation, with snapshot analysis and options for production processes and automated tests. Check the named-user license cost and lack of SQL Server profiling against your requirements.

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The facts

	JetBrains dotTrace	.NET Memory Profiler
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows	Windows
Lowest paid plan	dotUltimate: $609 per user a year	.NET Memory Profiler 5.7 Standard: $189, paid once
Plans published	2	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	jetbrains.com	memprofiler.com
On profiling software	#21 of 29	#25 of 29

JetBrains dotTrace: what it does well

Four profiling modes
Visual Studio and Rider integration
Remote profiling support
Continuous integration tools
Free 30-day trial

What to know first

No free plan
Licensed only in two product bundles
Desktop deployment
Paid plans billed per user annually

.NET Memory Profiler: what it does well

Compares snapshots with filters and an analyzer for 30-plus issues.
Can attach to processes, import dumps, and profile remotely.
Visual Studio integration includes memory details during debugging.
API supports leak assertions in automated tests.
Seven non-consecutive evaluation days without a registration key.

What to know first

Windows only.
No free plan.
SQL Server profiling is not supported.
Licenses are per named user.

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