Lightstep
Observability for deep systems.
Overview
Lightstep, now part of ServiceNow, is an observability platform designed for modern, cloud-native architectures. It specializes in distributed tracing and provides deep insights into the performance of complex, microservice-based applications. Lightstep helps developers and SREs understand and resolve performance issues in highly distributed systems.
✨ Key Features
- Distributed Tracing
- Service-level Objectives (SLOs)
- Root Cause Analysis
- Service Diagrams
- Change Intelligence
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on distributed tracing and high-cardinality data
- Built on and for OpenTelemetry
- Powerful analytics and root cause analysis capabilities
Unique Value: Provides clear, actionable insights into the performance of complex, cloud-native applications, enabling teams to build and operate more reliable software.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Understanding and debugging performance in complex, distributed systems
- Analyzing high-cardinality data from modern applications
- Proactively managing service levels with SLOs
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Traditional, monolithic application monitoring
- Organizations that only need basic infrastructure monitoring
🏆 Alternatives
Offers deeper and more powerful distributed tracing capabilities than many all-in-one observability platforms.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Community plan with limited data and features
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