Valgrind vs VisualVM
| Valgrind | VisualVM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Android | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Profiling modes | instrumentation | both |
| Supported languages | C, C++, Rust, assembly | Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, R |
| CPU profiling | Yes | Yes |
| Memory profiling | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | desktop | desktop |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Thread profiling | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Profiling Software. On Inferse, VisualVM scores higher on our published basis.