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MicroProfile

Free#12 of 22 in Game Profiling Software

MicroProfile: A free, open-source profiler for CPU/GPU timing and browser-based frame analysis. Ranked #12 of 22 in Game Profiling Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for lightweight browser-based CPU/GPU profiling.

7.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Lightweight browser-based CPU/GPU profiling
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Frame-time analysis
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- CPU and GPU timing across major graphics APIs
- Live browser view with HTML or CSV capture export
- Markers, counters, comparisons, and optional instrumentation
Where it doesn't
- Requires integration into a native application
- The browser view depends on the instrumented application
- Dynamic instrumentation is limited to x86-64 applications

Our verdict on MicroProfile

MicroProfile is an embeddable C++ profiler for games and other native applications. It records CPU timers, GPU timings, counters, timelines, and frame captures, then presents live profiling data through a browser-based view served by the instrumented application. Its intended audience is developers who want a focused profiling layer inside their own projects rather than a hosted commercial service. The project is free and open source, and supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and self-hosted use.

The profiling feature set covers both frame-time investigation and broader runtime inspection. GPU timing supports OpenGL, Direct3D 11, Direct3D 12, and Vulkan, while CPU timer instrumentation helps trace application work. Timeline markers can identify long-running application states, and counter tracking adds context around captured activity. Developers can save captures as HTML or CSV, compare captures, and share exported results. Optional x86-64 dynamic instrumentation extends the tool beyond manually embedded instrumentation on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

MicroProfile fits teams that want direct control over profiling inside a native game or engine codebase, especially when browser access and portable capture formats are useful. Its main tradeoff is integration: it is an embeddable library, so adoption involves adding it to the application rather than opening a standalone hosted dashboard. The browser view also comes from the instrumented application, and dynamic instrumentation applies only to x86-64 applications. Choose MicroProfile for lightweight CPU/GPU analysis with source-level integration; choose another option if you need a hosted service or a profiling workflow centered on a standalone desktop interface.

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MicroProfile pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

MicroProfile fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
CPU profiling	Yes
GPU profiling	Yes
Memory profiling	Not verified
Frame-time analysis	Yes
Render API capture	Not verified
Remote profiling	Not verified
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux; console support is mentioned but consoles are unspecified
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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