dotMemory vs CLR Profiler for .NET Framework

Struggling to choose between dotMemory and CLR Profiler for .NET Framework? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

dotMemory is a Development solution with tags like memory, profiler, net, c, f, vbnet.

It boasts features such as Detailed memory snapshot analysis, Allocation tracking to detect memory leaks, CPU profiling to find performance bottlenecks, Integrates with Visual Studio and JetBrains Rider, Supports .NET, .NET Core and .NET Framework apps and pros including Very detailed memory diagnostic capabilities, Easy to use UI and integration with IDEs, Support for a wide range of .NET application types, Can be used in production via profiler API.

On the other hand, CLR Profiler for .NET Framework is a Development product tagged with net, clr, profiler, performance, optimization.

Its standout features include CPU and memory profiling, Method-level profiling, Exception call stack tracing, ASP.NET profiling, SQL profiling, IL code instrumentation, and it shines with pros like Lightweight and non-intrusive, Easy to use interface, Detailed performance insights, Identify bottlenecks, Optimize managed code.

Feature	dotMemory	CLR Profiler for .NET Framework
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Primary Category	Development	Development

Product Overview

dotMemory

Description: dotMemory is a .NET memory profiler developed by JetBrains. It helps .NET developers analyze memory usage in their .NET applications to find memory leaks and optimize memory usage. dotMemory provides detailed heap analysis, allocation tracking, memory traffic views and can integrate with Visual Studio.

CLR Profiler for .NET Framework

Description: CLR Profiler is a performance profiling tool for .NET Framework applications. It helps developers identify performance bottlenecks and optimize managed code.

Key Features Comparison

dotMemory Features

• Detailed memory snapshot analysis
• Allocation tracking to detect memory leaks
• CPU profiling to find performance bottlenecks
• Integrates with Visual Studio and JetBrains Rider
• Supports .NET, .NET Core and .NET Framework apps

CLR Profiler for .NET Framework Features

• CPU and memory profiling
• Method-level profiling
• Exception call stack tracing
• ASP.NET profiling
• SQL profiling
• IL code instrumentation

Pros & Cons Analysis

dotMemory

Pros

• Very detailed memory diagnostic capabilities
• Easy to use UI and integration with IDEs
• Support for a wide range of .NET application types
• Can be used in production via profiler API

Cons

• Not free for commercial use
• Lacks some advanced profiling features found in competitors
• Steep learning curve for some advanced analysis features

CLR Profiler for .NET Framework

Pros

• Lightweight and non-intrusive
• Easy to use interface
• Detailed performance insights
• Identify bottlenecks
• Optimize managed code

Cons

• Limited reports
• No remote profiling
• No .NET Core support

Pricing Comparison

dotMemory

• Free limited trial
• Subscription-based for commercial use

CLR Profiler for .NET Framework

• Free
• One-time Purchase