Coroot
eBPF observability with opinions; best when your apps live in containers.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-14
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hostedself-host, real ops
- Installation
- Docker Compose for one host, or the Kubernetes Operator/Helm for a cluster
- Operational Setup
- The eBPF node agent needs a supported Linux kernel and privileged host access on every node, and the product is most natural for containers and Kubernetes.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Metrics use Prometheus-compatible storage or ClickHouse, while logs, traces, and profiles use ClickHouse; configuration uses SQLite by default or PostgreSQL.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It is strongest for Linux containers and Kubernetes, but lacks Datadog's breadth across integrations, synthetics, RUM, security, cloud services, and managed global operation.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $15/mo ($180/yr) in subscriptions
Coroot FAQ
Common questions
Is Coroot free and open source?+
Coroot is an open-source tool licensed under Apache-2.0 that runs on self-host. eBPF observability with opinions; best when your apps live in containers.
What paid software does Coroot replace?+
Coroot serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: Datadog, New Relic, saving up to $15/month ($180/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Coroot?+
Installation: Docker Compose for one host, or the Kubernetes Operator/Helm for a cluster. Setup notes: The eBPF node agent needs a supported Linux kernel and privileged host access on every node, and the product is most natural for containers and Kubernetes.
What is the catch or trade-off with Coroot?+
It is strongest for Linux containers and Kubernetes, but lacks Datadog's breadth across integrations, synthetics, RUM, security, cloud services, and managed global operation.