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Developer ToolsAlternative to Datadog APMAlternative to DynatraceAlternative to New Relic

Apache SkyWalking

Application performance monitor and observability analysis platform for distributed systems.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars23.0k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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KubernetesDistributed TracingObservabilityMetricsService MeshApm
Overview

Why consider Apache SkyWalking?

Apache SkyWalking is an open-source APM and observability analysis platform designed for microservices, cloud-native, and container-based architectures (Kubernetes, service meshes).

Guided learning

Learn Apache SkyWalking by building

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

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Overview of Apache SkyWalking

Apache SkyWalking delivers telemetry analysis for microservices, service meshes (Istio, Envoy), databases, and infrastructure. It automatically generates architecture topologies and detects service level objective (SLO) degradations.

Deploying with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name skywalking-oap \
3 -p 11800:11800 -p 12800:12800 \
4 apache/skywalking-oap-server:latest
5
6docker run -d \
7 --name skywalking-ui \
8 -p 8080:8080 \
9 --link skywalking-oap:oap \
10 apache/skywalking-ui:latest

Access SkyWalking Dashboard on http://localhost:8080.

Apache SkyWalking is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Apache SkyWalking FAQs

Apache SkyWalking 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.

Apache SkyWalking 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.

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