Observability

Openlit

Open-source GenAI/LLM observability platform with APM, native to OpenTelemetry.

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Verdict

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Best if
You are aI Engineers and need: Visualize traces for application and request tracing to improve performance visibility
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Open-source GenAI/LLM observability platform with APM, native to OpenTelemetry

Overview

OpenLIT is an open-source GenAI and LLM observability platform native to OpenTelemetry. It provides Application Performance Monitoring (APM) & Observability for GenAI and LLM applications, unifying traces and metrics in a single interface. OpenLIT simplifies AI development workflows, especially for Generative AI and LLMs, by streamlining tasks like experimenting with LLMs, organizing prompts, and securely handling API keys.

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Best for

Short scenarios where Openlit tends to shine.

  • Visualize traces for application and request tracing to improve performance visibility.

    Best for AI Engineers

  • Monitor exceptions and troubleshoot issues with detailed stacktraces.

    Best for MLOps Engineers

  • Test and compare different LLMs side-by-side based on performance and cost.

    Best for Data Scientists

  • Manage prompts with versioning and variable substitution.

    Best for Software Developers

  • Securely store and manage sensitive application secrets.

    Best for DevOps Engineers

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Platforms

Web

Capabilities

What this tool accepts, produces, and is strongest at.

Highlights

  • Application and Request Tracing
  • Detailed Span Tracking
  • Cost Tracking
  • Exceptions Monitoring
  • Centralized Prompt Repository
  • Secure Secrets Management (Vault Hub)
  • OpenTelemetry Native Integration
  • Granular Usage Insights
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  • Real-Time Data Streaming
  • Low Latency

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FAQ 5

What is OpenLIT?
OpenLIT is an open-source GenAI and LLM observability platform native to OpenTelemetry. It provides Application Performance Monitoring (APM) & Observability for GenAI and LLM applications, unifying traces and metrics in a single interface. OpenLIT simplifies AI development workflows, especially for Generative AI and LLMs, by streamlining tasks like experimenting with LLMs, organizing prompts, and securely handling API keys.
How to use OpenLIT?
Integrate OpenLIT into your LLM application by adding `openlit.init()` to start collecting data. You can also run `docker-compose up -d` to quickly start using the open-source tool.
What is OpenLIT?
OpenLIT is an open-source GenAI and LLM observability platform native to OpenTelemetry, providing APM and observability tools.
How do I integrate OpenLIT into my application?
Add `openlit.init()` to your LLM application to start collecting data, or use `docker-compose up -d` for a quick start.
What features does OpenLIT offer?
OpenLIT offers features like application tracing, cost tracking, exception monitoring, prompt management, and secure secrets management.
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