TraceKit – Full-stack APM with live production debugging

Summary: TraceKit provides distributed tracing, metrics, health monitoring, alerts, and live breakpoints for debugging production without redeploying. Built on OpenTelemetry, it supports multiple languages and frameworks with a quick setup and a free tier.

What it does

TraceKit offers full-stack application performance monitoring including distributed tracing, metrics, health checks, anomaly detection, and live breakpoints to capture variable states in production. It integrates with PHP, Laravel, Node.js, Go, Python, GemVC, and React Native.

Who it's for

It targets small teams, indie hackers, startups, and side projects needing affordable, comprehensive APM without enterprise costs.

Why it matters

TraceKit addresses the high cost of traditional APM tools by providing essential monitoring and debugging features at a fraction of the price, enabling visibility and issue resolution in production environments.