Comparison
dunetrace vs openlit
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 openlit if openLIT is an open-source observability and evaluation platform for AI and coding agents, leveraging OpenTelemetry for tracking performance and costs.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | dunetrace | openlit |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d since push) As of Sep 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d 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
- openlit
- Open-source observability & evaluation platform for AI agents and coding agents
Stars
- dunetrace
- 64
- openlit
- 2.8k
Forks
- dunetrace
- 18
- openlit
- 390
Open issues
- dunetrace
- 20
- openlit
- 77
Language
- dunetrace
- Python
- openlit
- TypeScript
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.
- openlit
- OpenLIT is an open-source observability and evaluation platform for AI and coding agents, leveraging OpenTelemetry for tracking performance and costs.
Persona
- dunetrace
- -
- openlit
- -
Runtime
- dunetrace
- -
- openlit
- -
License
- dunetrace
- Other
- openlit
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- dunetrace
- Aug 31, 2026
- openlit
- Sep 17, 2026
Categories
- dunetrace
- Evaluation & Observability
- openlit
- Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- dunetrace
- Active (82%)
- openlit
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- dunetrace
- 10d
- openlit
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- dunetrace
- 20
- openlit
- 77
Stars delta
- dunetrace
- +5 (30d)
- openlit
- +106 (30d)
Open issues delta
- dunetrace
- -1 (30d)
- openlit
- +29 (30d)
Owner type
- dunetrace
- User
- openlit
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- dunetrace
- Published findings
- openlit
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- dunetrace
- Trust report
- openlit
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · dunetrace: Node.js runtime · openlit: Node.js runtime
- Python · dunetrace: Python runtime · openlit: Python runtime
Choose dunetrace if…
- dunetrace is primarily Python; openlit is TypeScript.
- License: dunetrace is Other, openlit 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, ai-agents, real-time-monitoring.
- 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 openlit if…
- openlit is primarily TypeScript; dunetrace is Python.
- License: openlit is Apache-2.0, dunetrace is Other.
- Pricing: OpenLIT is free and open-source under the Apache License 2.0..
- Requirements: Installation is available via pip for Python and npm for TypeScript..
- Tags unique to openlit: ai-engineering, ai-evaluation, ai-observability, ai-observability-platform.
- When you need to track and evaluate the performance and costs of AI and coding agents using OpenTelemetry.
When NOT to use openlit
- If your project does not require observability and evaluation features for AI and coding agents.
- When you prefer proprietary tools over open-source solutions.
- If your project does not involve AI applications or does not need detailed cost tracking across multiple dimensions.
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 (openlit/openlit) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (openlit/openlit) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (openlit/openlit) · observed Sep 17, 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 · openlit 2.8k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between dunetrace and openlit?
- dunetrace: Real-time monitoring of production AI agents. openlit: Open-source observability & evaluation platform for AI agents and coding agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose dunetrace over openlit?
- Choose dunetrace over openlit when dunetrace is primarily Python; openlit is TypeScript; License: dunetrace is Other, openlit 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, ai-agents, real-time-monitoring; 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 openlit over dunetrace?
- Choose openlit over dunetrace when openlit is primarily TypeScript; dunetrace is Python; License: openlit is Apache-2.0, dunetrace is Other; Pricing: OpenLIT is free and open-source under the Apache License 2.0.; Requirements: Installation is available via pip for Python and npm for TypeScript.; Tags unique to openlit: ai-engineering, ai-evaluation, ai-observability, ai-observability-platform; When you need to track and evaluate the performance and costs of AI and coding agents using OpenTelemetry.
- 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 openlit?
- If your project does not require observability and evaluation features for AI and coding agents. When you prefer proprietary tools over open-source solutions. If your project does not involve AI applications or does not need detailed cost tracking across multiple dimensions.
- Is dunetrace or openlit more popular on GitHub?
- openlit has more GitHub stars (2,770 vs 64). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are dunetrace and openlit open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (dunetrace: Other, openlit: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to dunetrace or openlit?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at dunetrace alternatives and openlit alternatives (dunetrace markdown twin, openlit 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 openlit?
- dunetrace: Active. openlit: Very 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 openlit?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: dunetrace trust report; openlit trust report.