Uptrace
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
uptrace/uptrace · alive · ★ 4.20k · last commit today · 38 open issues
License: AGPL-3.0
Good fit for Smaller teams that want SigNoz's shape with a lighter ops surface.
Weak at Smaller community than SigNoz; UI features lag a bit.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli datadog prints
the Datadog comparison table including Uptrace.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Datadog · Observability (metrics + logs + traces + APM)
Uptrace is OpenTelemetry-native. Same migration recipe as SigNoz: swap the Datadog agent for an OTel collector and re-target. Dashboards rebuild manually.
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FAQ
Is Uptrace actively maintained?
Yes — last commit today. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Uptrace cost to self-host?
Uptrace is free and open source under AGPL-3.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $10-20 VPS for a small fleet; ClickHouse + Postgres backend.
Which SaaS does Uptrace replace?
Uptrace is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Datadog.