OpenLIT
Open-source observability platform for GenAI and LLM applications. Real-time monitoring, distributed tracing, prompt management, and AI model evaluation built on OpenTelemetry.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/openlit/openlit or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Arize.
Replaces 6 paid apps
up to $210/mo ($2,520/yr) in subscriptions
OpenLIT FAQ
Common questions
Is OpenLIT free and open source?+
OpenLIT is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Open-source observability platform for GenAI and LLM applications. Real-time monitoring, distributed tracing, prompt management, and AI model evaluation built on OpenTelemetry.
What paid software does OpenLIT replace?+
OpenLIT serves as a free replacement for 6 paid SaaS applications: Arize, Galileo, Humanloop, LangSmith, Maxim, Weights and Biases, saving up to $210/month ($2,520/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up OpenLIT?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/openlit/openlit or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with OpenLIT?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Arize.