Blackfire Profiler
Blackfire Profiler: A deep profiler for PHP teams that need testing and CI/CD controls. Ranked #19 of 28 in Profiling Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Paid; best for PHP teams needing profiling plus performance testing.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forPHP teams needing profiling plus performance testing
- Free planNo
- Paid from€33.25/mo
- Profiling modesInstrumentation
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Function-level views cover CPU, memory, I/O, network, HTTP and SQL.
- Performance tests support builds, scenarios and custom assertions.
- CI/CD, hosting, browser extension and CLI integrations broaden workflows.
Where it doesn't
- There is no general free plan.
- The Development tier is limited to profiling and manual assertions.
- The annual-billing entry price is €33.25 per month.
Our verdict on Blackfire Profiler
Blackfire Profiler is a cloud-based profiling tool for PHP and Python applications. It measures runtime resource consumption at function-call level, with views for call stacks, timelines, wall time, CPU time, I/O, memory, network calls, HTTP requests and SQL queries. It is aimed at development, testing, staging and production workflows, particularly for PHP teams that need both diagnostic profiling and performance testing rather than a narrow snapshot of runtime behavior.
Its standout strength is the connection between investigation and regression prevention. Automated issue detection and recommendations help identify bottlenecks, while distributed profiling and subprofiles extend analysis across application components. Performance testing adds builds, scenarios and custom assertions, and the platform connects with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Travis CI, Behat, Symfony Functional Tests and Laravel Tests. Browser extension and CLI profiling also give teams multiple ways to capture performance data.
Pricing is structured around a Development plan at €33.25 per month with annual billing, including Profiling and Manual assertions. The Production plan adds Performance Monitoring, Continuous Profiling, Alerting, Continuous Testing and Integrations; it costs €189.90 per month with monthly billing or €158.25 per month with annual billing. Blackfire does not offer a general free plan, so teams seeking a no-cost profiler should consider alternatives. Choose Blackfire when function-level analysis, performance tests and CI/CD integration justify a paid platform; choose another tool when free access or a simpler profiling scope matters more.
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Blackfire Profiler fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €33.25/mo |
| Profiling modes | Instrumentation |
| Supported languages | PHP, Python |
| CPU profiling | Yes |
| Memory profiling | Yes |
| Thread profiling | Not verified |
| Deployment model | Cloud |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 14 integrations: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Travis CI, Behat, Symfony Functional Tests, Laravel Tests … See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | blackfire.io |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Blackfire Profiler integrations
Blackfire Profiler lists 14 integrations on its own site.
- GitHub Actions
- Jenkins
- Travis CI
- Behat
- Symfony Functional Tests
- Laravel Tests
- Platform.sh
- Upsun
- Adobe Commerce Cloud
- Docker
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Bitbucket
- Slack
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Alternatives to Blackfire Profiler
- Intel VTune ProfilerA free profiler covering CPU, memory, threading, GPU/NPU, I/O, MPI, and OpenMP.9.4
- AMD uProfA free AMD-focused profiler with broad CPU, system, threading, power, GPU, and tracing analysis.9.2
- PyroscopeA flexible profiler for teams that need continuous CPU and memory visibility at scale.9.1
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