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Pinpoint

Enterprise APM tool for large-scale distributed systems and microservices.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars13.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Distributed TracingBytecode InstrumentationPerformanceMicroservicesJavaApm
Overview

Why consider Pinpoint?

Pinpoint is an open-source APM (Application Performance Management) tool for large-scale distributed systems. It provides bytecode instrumentation, transaction topology mapping, and call stack analysis.

Guided learning

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Pinpoint

Pinpoint monitors distributed transactions across Java, PHP, and Python microservices with minimal performance impact (under 3% CPU overhead).

Running Pinpoint with Docker

bash
1git clone https://github.com/pinpoint-apm/pinpoint-docker.git
2cd pinpoint-docker
3docker compose up -d

Access Pinpoint Web UI on http://localhost:8080.

Pinpoint is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Pinpoint FAQs

Pinpoint is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Pinpoint is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Pinpoint is listed as an alternative to Dynatrace. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.