Comparison
dunetrace vs traceAI
Verdict
Pick dunetrace if dunetrace is a real-time monitoring tool for AI agents in production that provides insights into observability and reliability, primarily targeting Python and Node.js ecosystems; pick traceAI if traceAI is an open-source observability framework for AI applications, built on OpenTelemetry, that provides structured tracing for LLM calls, prompts, token counts, retrieval steps, and agent decisions.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | dunetrace | traceAI |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d since push) As of Sep 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (21d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- dunetrace
- Real-time monitoring of production AI agents
- traceAI
- Open-source observability for AI applications
Stars
- dunetrace
- 64
- traceAI
- 221
Forks
- dunetrace
- 18
- traceAI
- 44
Open issues
- dunetrace
- 20
- traceAI
- 15
Language
- dunetrace
- Python
- traceAI
- Python
Adopt for
- dunetrace
- dunetrace is a real-time monitoring tool for AI agents in production that provides insights into observability and reliability, primarily targeting Python and Node.js ecosystems.
- traceAI
- traceAI is an open-source observability framework for AI applications, built on OpenTelemetry, that provides structured tracing for LLM calls, prompts, token counts, retrieval steps, and agent decisions.
Persona
- dunetrace
- -
- traceAI
- -
Runtime
- dunetrace
- -
- traceAI
- -
License
- dunetrace
- Other
- traceAI
- traceAI is available under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution.
Last pushed
- dunetrace
- Aug 31, 2026
- traceAI
- Aug 27, 2026
Categories
- dunetrace
- Evaluation & Observability
- traceAI
- Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Days since push
- dunetrace
- 10d
- traceAI
- 21d
Open issues (now)
- dunetrace
- 20
- traceAI
- 15
Stars delta
- dunetrace
- +5 (30d)
- traceAI
- +9 (30d)
Open issues delta
- dunetrace
- -1 (30d)
- traceAI
- +4 (30d)
Owner type
- dunetrace
- User
- traceAI
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- dunetrace
- Published findings
- traceAI
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- dunetrace
- Trust report
- traceAI
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- LangChain · dunetrace: LangChain integration · traceAI: LangChain integration
- Node.js · dunetrace: Node.js runtime · traceAI: Node.js runtime
- Python · dunetrace: Python runtime · traceAI: Python runtime
Choose dunetrace if…
- License: dunetrace is Other, traceAI is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: The repository does not specify any pricing information; it only mentions a license which is categorized as 'other'..
- Requirements: Requires Docker.
- Tags unique to dunetrace: agent-monitoring, agent-observability, real-time-monitoring.
- dunetrace ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to monitor the performance of AI agents in real-time, as dunetrace offers insights specific to observability and reliability.
When NOT to use dunetrace
- When focusing solely on non-code aspects like UI/UX without any need for backend AI agent observation.
- If you are looking for a platform that supports extensive integrations beyond Python and Node.js, as dunetrace's focus is limited to these environments.
- For organizations that prefer proprietary solutions over tools under other licenses.
Choose traceAI if…
- License: traceAI is Apache-2.0, dunetrace is Other.
- Pricing: traceAI is free and open-source, but users may incur costs based on the backend services they choose to integrate with..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Python, TypeScript, Java, and C# are supported.; Requires OpenTelemetry-compatible backend for trace storage and visualization..
- Tags unique to traceAI: ai, langchain, large-language-models, observability.
- When you need to trace every LLM call, prompt, token count, retrieval step, and agent decision in your AI application.
When NOT to use traceAI
- If your project does not require detailed tracing of LLM calls, prompts, token counts, retrieval steps, and agent decisions.
- When you are working exclusively with a single AI framework that does not require cross-language consistency.
- If you are looking for a solution that is not open-source or does not support OpenTelemetry.
- When you prefer a vendor-specific solution over a vendor-agnostic approach.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (dunetrace/dunetrace) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (dunetrace/dunetrace) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (dunetrace/dunetrace) · observed Aug 31, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (future-agi/traceAI) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (future-agi/traceAI) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (future-agi/traceAI) · observed Aug 27, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: dunetrace 64 · traceAI 221 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between dunetrace and traceAI?
- dunetrace: Real-time monitoring of production AI agents. traceAI: Open-source observability for AI applications. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose dunetrace over traceAI?
- Choose dunetrace over traceAI when License: dunetrace is Other, traceAI is Apache-2.0; Pricing: The repository does not specify any pricing information; it only mentions a license which is categorized as 'other'.; Requirements: Requires Docker; Tags unique to dunetrace: agent-monitoring, agent-observability, real-time-monitoring; dunetrace ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to monitor the performance of AI agents in real-time, as dunetrace offers insights specific to observability and reliability.
- When should I choose traceAI over dunetrace?
- Choose traceAI over dunetrace when License: traceAI is Apache-2.0, dunetrace is Other; Pricing: traceAI is free and open-source, but users may incur costs based on the backend services they choose to integrate with.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Python, TypeScript, Java, and C# are supported.; Requires OpenTelemetry-compatible backend for trace storage and visualization.; Tags unique to traceAI: ai, langchain, large-language-models, observability; When you need to trace every LLM call, prompt, token count, retrieval step, and agent decision in your AI application.
- When should I avoid dunetrace?
- When focusing solely on non-code aspects like UI/UX without any need for backend AI agent observation. If you are looking for a platform that supports extensive integrations beyond Python and Node.js, as dunetrace's focus is limited to these environments. For organizations that prefer proprietary solutions over tools under other licenses.
- When should I avoid traceAI?
- If your project does not require detailed tracing of LLM calls, prompts, token counts, retrieval steps, and agent decisions. When you are working exclusively with a single AI framework that does not require cross-language consistency. If you are looking for a solution that is not open-source or does not support OpenTelemetry. When you prefer a vendor-specific solution over a vendor-agnostic approach.
- Is dunetrace or traceAI more popular on GitHub?
- traceAI has more GitHub stars (221 vs 64). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are dunetrace and traceAI open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (dunetrace: Other, traceAI: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to dunetrace or traceAI?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at dunetrace alternatives and traceAI alternatives (dunetrace markdown twin, traceAI markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, dunetrace or traceAI?
- dunetrace: Active. traceAI: Active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for dunetrace and traceAI?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: dunetrace trust report; traceAI trust report.