OpenTelemetry
An observability framework for cloud-native software.
Overview
OpenTelemetry is an open-source observability framework that provides a single, vendor-neutral standard for instrumenting, generating, collecting, and exporting telemetry data. It is a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) incubating project, formed through the merger of OpenTracing and OpenCensus. OpenTelemetry aims to make high-quality, portable telemetry ubiquitous.
✨ Key Features
- Vendor-neutral APIs and SDKs
- Standardized data format (OTLP)
- Automatic and manual instrumentation
- Collector for processing and exporting telemetry data
- Support for traces, metrics, and logs
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Vendor-neutral standard
- Broad industry support
- Unified approach to traces, metrics, and logs
Unique Value: Provides a single, open-source, and vendor-neutral standard for instrumenting applications and collecting telemetry data, freeing users from vendor lock-in.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Creating a unified observability pipeline for multiple backends
- Instrumenting polyglot microservice architectures
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users looking for a complete, out-of-the-box observability platform (it is a framework, not a backend)
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Fully open-source and free to use.
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