hubble

The premium Open Source alternative to Datadog

🎯 Best for:Teams running Cilium on Kubernetes seeking network transparency.
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What is hubble?

A Kubernetes-native observability platform that uses eBPF to provide deep visibility into network flows and service dependencies. It integrates with Cilium to provide transparent monitoring of L3/L4 and L7 protocols without sidecars.

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MakefileMonitoring & Logs

Why hubble?

  • Zero-overhead observability
  • Service dependency graphing
  • Identity-aware security monitoring

Limitations

  • Requires Cilium CNI
  • Complex K8s setup
  • High storage requirements for flow logs
3/5/2026
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