Apache SkyWalking is a versatile open-source tool used for monitoring and analyzing the performance and behavior of applications in distributed systems. It enables tracking requests, identifying bottlenecks, and troubleshooting issues in real-time, while also monitoring microservices, logs, and server metrics.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Apache SkyWalking | 0.7% |
| Dynatrace | 6.3% |
| Datadog | 5.3% |
| Other | 87.7% |
With its comprehensive monitoring capabilities, flexible architecture, and powerful visualization tools, Apache SkyWalking provides actionable insights and enhances overall application performance.
Its user-friendly interface and intuitive dashboards make it easy to understand and analyze complex data sets.
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees | 4.5 | I used Apache SkyWalking to resolve performance issues in a complex AWS-based system, gaining real-time visibility, reducing latency, and improving throughput by 30%, though managing storage and configuring alerts required additional effort and customization. |
| System Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees | 4.0 | I've used Apache SkyWalking for two years to monitor Java servers like Tomcat and WebSphere Liberty, appreciating its intuitive dashboards and faster root cause analysis, though it could improve compatibility with newer software versions. |
