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JProfiler vs PerfView
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.
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Choose JProfiler if you need detailed JVM profiling across CPU, memory, database, HTTP, or container workloads, with remote connections and IDE integrations. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or cannot meet the JDK 25 requirement for the Linux installer and UI.
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PerfView offers free sampling-based profiling for CPU, memory, and threads on Windows. Its stated platform, language coverage, and profiling mode define whether it fits a developer’s needs.
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| JProfiler | PerfView | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | JProfiler: $549, paid once | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ej-technologies.com | github.com |
| On profiling software | #22 of 29 | #26 of 29 |
JProfiler: what it does well
- Profiles CPU, memory, heaps, threads, and garbage collection.
- Provides probes for JDBC, JPA, MongoDB, and Kafka operations.
- Connects to remote JVMs over SSH without remote installation or agent deployment.
- Supports profiling JVMs in Kubernetes and Docker.
- Perpetual single license is available for $549, paid once.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The free evaluation license has restrictions such as timeouts or evaluation warnings.
- The Linux installer and UI require JDK 25.
- Floating licenses limit concurrent use by the number of licenses.
PerfView: what it does well
- Free desktop tool for Windows.
- Supports CPU, memory, and thread profiling.
- Covers C/C++, .NET, and JScript.
- Uses sampling for profiling.
What to know first
- Windows is the only listed platform.
- Sampling is the only listed profiling mode.
- Language support is limited to three listed languages.
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