Jaeger alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Jaeger: traces only, no metrics or logs, and storage backend must be run and tuned. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Jaeger, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Grafana currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Jaeger alternative for most people
GrafanaTempo plus Grafana adds tracing next to metrics and logs dashboards.
Best Jaeger alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
HoneycombHosted, highly interactive trace exploration.
Best Jaeger alternative for open source
UptraceOpen-source OpenTelemetry APM with richer trace analytics.
Best Jaeger alternative for self-hosting
GrafanaTempo plus Grafana adds tracing next to metrics and logs dashboards.
Best Jaeger alternative for iPhone and Android
DatadogManaged APM tracing tied to infrastructure and logs.
Best Jaeger alternative for working in the browser
GrafanaTempo plus Grafana adds tracing next to metrics and logs dashboards.
Jaeger alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Jaeger?
Grafana ranks first right now. Tempo plus Grafana adds tracing next to metrics and logs dashboards. SigNoz and Uptrace follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Jaeger?
Yes. Grafana (open source), SigNoz (open source), Uptrace (open source) and Honeycomb (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Jaeger?
Yes: Grafana, SigNoz and Uptrace. Grafana, SigNoz and Uptrace can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Jaeger?
The complaints we hear most: traces only, no metrics or logs; storage backend must be run and tuned; limited analytics compared with commercial tools.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Jaeger, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.