GNU gprof vs py-spy
| GNU gprof | py-spy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Profiling modes | both | sampling |
| Supported languages | C, C++ | Python; C; C++; Cython |
| CPU profiling | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | desktop | desktop |
| Thread profiling | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Profiling Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, GNU gprof scores higher on our published basis.