YourKit Java Profiler
YourKit Java Profiler: A deep Java profiler with broad diagnostics, remote access, and commercial licensing. Ranked #22 of 28 in Profiling Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: 15-day trial; best for teams needing deep Java profiling with support.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- Pricing15-day trial
- Best forTeams needing deep Java profiling with support
- Free planNo
- Paid from$449/seat/yr
- Profiling modesBoth
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Detailed CPU, memory, allocation, thread, SQL, and HTTP profiling
- Remote profiling over SSH with command-line and API automation
- Integrations for Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, and NetBeans
Where it doesn't
- Paid product with no general free plan
- Supports Java rather than multiple programming languages
- Per-seat licensing can be costly for larger teams
Our verdict on YourKit Java Profiler
YourKit Java Profiler is a desktop application and JVM agent for analyzing Java applications and servers locally or remotely. It is aimed at developers and teams investigating CPU usage, memory behavior, object allocations, thread activity, deadlocks, database queries, HTTP requests, and broader application performance. Windows, macOS, and Linux are supported, with Java profiling available through both sampling and tracing-oriented modes.
The profiler’s depth is its main strength. CPU sampling, tracing, and call counting are paired with memory snapshots, heap analysis, object allocation profiling, flame graphs, hotspot views, thread stacks, deadlock analysis, frozen-thread analysis, performance inspections, and Java Flight Recorder profiling. SQL query and HTTP request profiling extend the investigation beyond individual methods. Remote profiling over SSH, command-line profiling, export options, and Java and HTTP APIs also support repeatable analysis and automation.
Platform fit is practical for Java development teams. IDE plugins are available for Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, and NetBeans, while listed integrations include MongoDB, Cassandra, and HBase. The vendor’s pricing page shows a 15-day free trial and a starting price of $99 per seat per year. Listed single-seat plans range from $449 to $579 annually for Basic or Advanced support, while perpetual licenses range from $549 to $713 per seat. Five-seat annual plans range from $1,259 to $1,639, and five-seat perpetual plans range from $1,539 to $1,999; listed plans include one year of support and upgrades. Choose it when detailed Java diagnostics and commercial support justify paid licensing. Teams seeking a general-purpose, multi-language, or broadly free profiler should look elsewhere.
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YourKit Java Profiler fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $449/seat/yr |
| Profiling modes | Both |
| Supported languages | Java |
| CPU profiling | Yes |
| Memory profiling | Yes |
| Thread profiling | Yes |
| Deployment model | Desktop |
| Free trial | 15 days |
| Money-back guarantee | 15 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, NetBeans, MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase |
| Pricing | 15-day trial (source) |
| Website | yourkit.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
YourKit Java Profiler integrations
YourKit Java Profiler lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Eclipse
- IntelliJ IDEA
- NetBeans
- MongoDB
- Cassandra
- HBase
Alternatives to YourKit Java 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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