Google Cloud Trace
Distributed tracing system for Google Cloud.
Overview
Google Cloud Trace, a part of Google Cloud's operations suite, provides distributed tracing for applications running on Google Cloud and elsewhere. It helps developers understand the latency of their applications by collecting and displaying data about the time taken to complete operations. It can help pinpoint performance bottlenecks in complex, distributed systems.
✨ Key Features
- Latency analysis and reporting
- Per-request latency data
- Automatic tracing for App Engine applications
- Integration with Google Cloud Logging and Monitoring
- Support for OpenTelemetry
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the Google Cloud Platform
- Generous free tier
- Based on Google's internal Dapper tracing system
Unique Value: Provides a simple, cost-effective, and deeply integrated way to trace applications within the Google Cloud ecosystem.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Analyzing the latency of API calls in an application running on Google Kubernetes Engine
- Automatically tracing requests in a Google App Engine standard environment
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications with no presence in the Google Cloud ecosystem
- Teams requiring advanced analytics and a UI outside of the Google Cloud Console
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more native experience on GCP than third-party tools but is less suited for multi-cloud or on-premises environments.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Google Cloud Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 2.5 million spans ingested per month
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