gigapipe
Gigapipe is an open-source, all-in-one observability platform that consolidates logs, metrics, traces, and profiling into a single system. It provides drop-in compatibility with Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, Tempo, and Pyroscope, allowing teams to query data using familiar languages like LogQL, PromQL, and TraceQL without vendor lock-in.
Key facts
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | metrico/gigapipe |
| Owner | metrico |
| Primary language | Go |
| License | AGPL-3.0 — OSI-approved |
| Stars | 1.7k |
| Forks | 92 |
| Open issues | 1 |
| Latest release | v4.3.0 (2026-06-29) |
| Last updated | 2026-07-08 |
| Source | https://github.com/metrico/gigapipe |
What gigapipe is
Written in Go, Gigapipe implements polyglot ingestion (OpenTelemetry, Loki, Prometheus, Tempo, Pyroscope, Datadog, Elastic) and query protocols, using ClickHouse or DuckDB as storage backends with optional S3 object storage. It includes WASM-based PromQL execution, TraceQL metrics endpoints, built-in Explorer, and native Grafana datasource compatibility.
Get the gigapipe source
Clone the repository and explore it locally.
git clone https://github.com/metrico/gigapipe.gitcd gigapipe# follow the project's README for install & configurationNeed it deployed, integrated, or customized instead? DEV.co ships production installs.
Best use cases
Implementation considerations
- Storage backend selection (ClickHouse vs. DuckDB) impacts scale, performance, and operational complexity; ClickHouse is production-grade but requires cluster management.
- AGPL-3.0 copyleft terms require code publication if modified software is distributed; verify compliance requirements in your environment before customization.
- OpenTelemetry collector integration is optional but recommended; native ingestion support reduces middleware dependencies but may require protocol-specific configuration.
- Data model normalization across Loki, Prometheus, Tempo, and Pyroscope APIs requires understanding of each protocol's semantics to avoid query mismatches.
- S3 storage integration supports multi-tenant or geo-distributed deployments but introduces cloud provider dependencies and data egress costs.
When to avoid it — and what to weigh
- Managed Service Required — If operational overhead of self-hosting is unacceptable, Gigapipe's open-source deployment model requires infrastructure management; commercial hosting options appear limited in the provided data.
- Proprietary Data Format Lock-In Preferred — Teams seeking vendor-controlled stacks with native integrations should evaluate SaaS providers rather than Gigapipe's anti-lock-in, standards-based approach.
- Enterprise Support & SLAs Critical — AGPL-3.0 licensing and community-driven development may not satisfy enterprises requiring commercial support guarantees, indemnification, or named SLA commitments.
- Small Scale, Single-Signal Monitoring — For simple, single-purpose monitoring (logs-only or metrics-only), the operational complexity of managing a polyglot stack may be excessive.
License & commercial use
Gigapipe is licensed under AGPL-3.0 (GNU Affero General Public License v3.0), a copyleft open-source license requiring source code publication for any modifications and distribution. This is not a permissive OSI license.
AGPL-3.0 permits internal use without source publication, but any distribution of modified Gigapipe (including SaaS offerings) triggers copyleft obligations. Commercial use is possible under AGPL-3.0 terms, but requires legal review to ensure compliance. No explicit commercial license, support agreement, or warranty is stated in the provided data; business-critical deployments should clarify support and indemnification with the maintainer (metrico).
DEV.co evaluation signals
Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.
| Signal | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active |
| Documentation | Adequate |
| License clarity | Clear |
| Deployment complexity | Moderate |
| DEV.co fit | Good |
| Assessment confidence | High |
Gigapipe enables data sovereignty by supporting on-premises deployment with ClickHouse or DuckDB. No security audit, vulnerability disclosure policy, or built-in encryption details are stated in the provided data. AGPL-3.0 source availability allows community review but does not guarantee secure coding practices. Ingestion of sensitive data (logs, traces) from OpenTelemetry, Datadog, and Elastic requires network isolation, authentication, and encryption in transit. S3 backend integration introduces cloud provider IAM and data exposure risks. Security posture requires independent assessment.
Alternatives to consider
Grafana Loki + Prometheus + Tempo (separate open-source components)
Modular, best-in-class implementations of each signal; no single-product lock-in; mature ecosystems. Trade-off: operational complexity managing multiple services, separate backends, and no native correlation.
SigNoz (open-source, permissive license)
APL 2.0 license (permissive), similar all-in-one positioning for logs/metrics/traces/profiling, built-in UI explorer. Trade-off: smaller community, fewer query language options, less vendor compatibility.
Managed platforms (DataDog, New Relic, Grafana Cloud, Honeycomb)
Operational simplicity, professional support, enterprise SLAs, built-in security/compliance. Trade-off: vendor lock-in, high egress costs, no data sovereignty.
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gigapipe FAQ
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