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CDviz vs Sleuth ​

Looking for a self-hosted or open-source Sleuth alternative? This page compares CDviz and Sleuth for teams evaluating DORA metrics, deployment tracking, data ownership, and cost.

CDviz is an open-source platform with self-hosted and SaaS options. Sleuth is a fully-managed commercial SaaS. They target different constraints.

Last updated March 2026. Corrections welcome.

At a glance ​

CDvizSleuth
LicenseApache 2.0Proprietary
Self-hosted✅❌
SaaS option⏳ waitlist✅
Commercial support✅✅ (included)
Data ownership✅ full❌ vendor-hosted
CDEvents standard✅❌
DORA metrics✅✅
Deployment tracking✅✅
Change failure rate✅✅
Beyond monitoring: trigger workflows✅❌
Slack / PR tool integrations✅✅
Customizable storage backends✅ (PostgreSQL, ClickHouse…)❌
VisualizationGrafana, BI, AI agents, MCP, IDPbuilt-in dashboards
CostInfra + optional supportPer-user pricing

Key differences ​

  • Deployment model: Sleuth tracks deployments via explicit "deploy sources" tied to VCS branches or PR merges — each environment is tracked separately. CDviz ingests the full SDLC event stream across all systems (CI, CD, artifact registries, incident managers) using the CDEvents standard, not just deployments.
  • DORA calculation: Sleuth derives DORA metrics from deployment annotations on your PR commit history. CDviz derives DORA metrics from events emitted by your pipeline toolchain in real time as they happen — push-first, with polling available for backfill or webhook-less systems.
  • Data sovereignty: With CDviz, your SDLC event data stays in your infrastructure. Sleuth stores all data on Sleuth servers.
  • Observe and act: CDviz events can trigger downstream workflows — the same event stream drives both observability and automation. Sleuth is monitoring-only.
  • Cost model: CDviz self-hosted is free (infra costs only), with optional commercial support. Sleuth's per-user SaaS pricing scales linearly with team size.
  • Operational burden: Sleuth requires near-zero ops. CDviz self-hosted requires operating PostgreSQL, Grafana, and the collector — offset by commercial support or the upcoming SaaS option.

When to choose CDviz ​

  • Data ownership or privacy regulations make vendor-hosted SaaS unacceptable.
  • You want events to trigger workflows — not just observe them.
  • Your organization is adopting the CDEvents open standard.
  • You need flexible storage or reporting (BI, AI agents, MCP, IDP integrations).
  • You want to avoid per-seat vendor pricing.
  • You want commercial support without vendor lock-in (email us [email protected]).

When to choose Sleuth ​

  • Your team wants zero operational overhead and fast time-to-value.
  • You need tight native integrations with Jira, GitHub, and Slack out of the box.
  • DORA metrics with deployment annotations is the primary use case.
  • Per-user SaaS pricing fits your team size and budget.

Summary ​

Sleuth is a fast, polished SaaS for teams that want DORA metrics with minimal setup and tight Git/issue tracker integrations. CDviz is the right choice when data ownership, open standards, event-driven automation, and cost control matter — with commercial support available to reduce operational risk.

Get started with CDviz

Self-host CDviz — free, Apache 2.0. Or join the SaaS waitlist.

FAQ ​

Is Sleuth open-source? No. Sleuth is a proprietary SaaS product with no self-hosted option.

Does Sleuth support CDEvents? No. Sleuth uses a proprietary deployment signal model tied to its own integrations.

Is CDviz free? Yes — Apache 2.0. Infrastructure costs only when self-hosted; optional commercial support.