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JProfiler

Paid#5 of 28 in Profiling Software

JProfiler: A broad Java and Kotlin profiler for deep JVM performance investigations. Ranked #5 of 28 in Profiling Software by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Paid; best for deep Java and Kotlin application profiling.

8.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.9 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Deep Java and Kotlin application profiling
Free plan
No
Profiling modes
Both
Founded
2001 · Munich, Germany
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Covers CPU, memory, threads, locks, databases, web, messaging, and more
- Supports live, offline, remote, snapshot, and automated profiling workflows
- Integrates with IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, NetBeans, and Visual Studio Code
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is listed
- Desktop deployment may not suit browser-first profiling workflows
- Its primary language focus is Java and Kotlin

Our verdict on JProfiler

JProfiler is a desktop profiler for Java Virtual Machines, designed for developers, QA teams, and production engineers investigating application performance and memory behavior. It covers CPU hotspots, allocations, leaks, threads, locks, database activity, HTTP traffic, and other JVM behavior. Support for Windows, macOS, and Linux, along with local and remote JVM analysis, makes it suitable for teams working across development and production environments.

Its main strength is breadth within the Java profiling workflow. CPU profiling combines sampling and instrumentation, while memory tools support heap analysis and leak investigation. Thread, monitor, lock, and deadlock analysis extend the view beyond application speed. Probes cover JDBC, JPA, HTTP, RPC, MongoDB, and Kafka, and the product can save and compare snapshots. Remote profiling through SSH and JVM attachment, plus JFR, HPROF, and PHD snapshot analysis, adds practical coverage for both live systems and recorded investigations.

The published plans show four paid license choices: a single license, a single license with one year of support and upgrades, a floating license, and a floating license with one year of support and upgrades. Each is perpetual, with floating options suited to shared access across a team. IDE integrations include IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, NetBeans, and Visual Studio Code, while Docker, Kubernetes, Spring, gRPC, RMI, and other listed technologies broaden its fit. JProfiler is a strong choice for teams that need detailed Java or Kotlin diagnostics and can work with desktop tooling; teams seeking a free plan or a profiler centered on other languages should choose another product.

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JProfiler pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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JProfiler fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Profiling modes	Both
Supported languages	Java, Kotlin
CPU profiling	Yes
Memory profiling	Yes
Thread profiling	Yes
Deployment model	Desktop
Deployment	Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	17 integrations: IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, NetBeans, Visual Studio Code, Docker, Kubernetes …
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	ej-technologies.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

JProfiler integrations

JProfiler lists 17 integrations on its own site.

IntelliJ IDEA
Eclipse
NetBeans
Visual Studio Code
Docker
Kubernetes
JDBC
JPA
Spring
MongoDB
Kafka
HTTP
RMI
gRPC
JFR
HPROF
PHD

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