Comparison
dunetrace vs zeno
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 zeno if zeno combines Python API with an interactive UI for evaluating ML models across various tasks.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 28, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | dunetrace | zeno |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d since push) As of Sep 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Archived (1088d since push) As of Sep 28, 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 28, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Jul 11, 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
- zeno
- AI Data Management & Evaluation Platform
Stars
- dunetrace
- 64
- zeno
- 214
Forks
- dunetrace
- 18
- zeno
- 11
Open issues
- dunetrace
- 20
- zeno
- 45
Language
- dunetrace
- Python
- zeno
- Svelte
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.
- zeno
- Zeno combines Python API with an interactive UI for evaluating ML models across various tasks.
Persona
- dunetrace
- -
- zeno
- -
Runtime
- dunetrace
- -
- zeno
- -
License
- dunetrace
- Other
- zeno
- MIT
Last pushed
- dunetrace
- Aug 31, 2026
- zeno
- Oct 5, 2023
Categories
- dunetrace
- Evaluation & Observability
- zeno
- Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- dunetrace
- Active (82%)
- zeno
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- dunetrace
- 10d
- zeno
- 1088d
Archived on GitHub
- dunetrace
- No
- zeno
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- dunetrace
- 20
- zeno
- 45
Stars delta
- dunetrace
- +5 (30d)
- zeno
- 0 (30d)
Open issues delta
- dunetrace
- -1 (30d)
- zeno
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- dunetrace
- User
- zeno
- Organization
Full report
- dunetrace
- Trust report
- zeno
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- LangChain · dunetrace: LangChain integration · zeno: LangChain integration
- Python · dunetrace: Python runtime · zeno: Python runtime
Choose dunetrace if…
- dunetrace is primarily Python; zeno is Svelte.
- License: dunetrace is Other, zeno is MIT.
- 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.
- 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 zeno if…
- zeno is primarily Svelte; dunetrace is Python.
- License: zeno is MIT, dunetrace is Other.
- Tags unique to zeno: ai, data-science, evaluation-framework, machine-learning.
- You need to analyze model performance interactively via a user interface
When NOT to use zeno
- Your project requires real-time monitoring capabilities not provided by Zeno's evaluation framework
- If you are looking for a specialized tool tailored only to specific data types, like just images or text without the modular versatility of Zeno
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 (zeno-ml/zeno) · observed Sep 28, 2026
- GitHub forks (zeno-ml/zeno) · observed Sep 28, 2026
- Last push (zeno-ml/zeno) · observed Oct 5, 2023
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 28, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: dunetrace 64 · zeno 214 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between dunetrace and zeno?
- dunetrace: Real-time monitoring of production AI agents. zeno: AI Data Management & Evaluation Platform. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose dunetrace over zeno?
- Choose dunetrace over zeno when dunetrace is primarily Python; zeno is Svelte; License: dunetrace is Other, zeno is MIT; 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; 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 zeno over dunetrace?
- Choose zeno over dunetrace when zeno is primarily Svelte; dunetrace is Python; License: zeno is MIT, dunetrace is Other; Tags unique to zeno: ai, data-science, evaluation-framework, machine-learning; You need to analyze model performance interactively via a user interface.
- 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 zeno?
- Your project requires real-time monitoring capabilities not provided by Zeno's evaluation framework If you are looking for a specialized tool tailored only to specific data types, like just images or text without the modular versatility of Zeno
- Is dunetrace or zeno more popular on GitHub?
- zeno has more GitHub stars (214 vs 64). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are dunetrace and zeno open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (dunetrace: Other, zeno: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to dunetrace or zeno?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at dunetrace alternatives and zeno alternatives (dunetrace markdown twin, zeno 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 zeno?
- dunetrace: Active. zeno: Archived. 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 zeno?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: dunetrace trust report; zeno trust report.