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Inspektor Gadget vs Tracee: catalog facts
Inspektor GadgetTracee
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Command line Linux, Command line
  • Container- and Kubernetes-aware output
  • Ready-made eBPF gadgets for common inspections
  • eBPF-based tracing with low overhead on the kernel
  • Built-in detectors and signatures for suspicious activity
  • Linux only, since it relies on eBPF
  • Aimed at cluster operators rather than desktop users
  • Linux only
  • Requires kernel eBPF support and administrator privileges
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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