CompareFalkenr
Choose the debugging path that matches the problem.
Falkenr combines local runtime inspection with optional hosted collaboration. It complements existing Spring tools; it does not replace every debugger, log system, or production observability platform.
| Tool | Best fit | Tradeoff | Falkenr relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE debugger | Step-through code and breakpoints | Pauses execution and centers one developer | Use Falkenr to inspect and share surrounding runtime state |
| Spring Boot Actuator | Operational endpoints and application health | Not a unified debugging workflow by itself | Falkenr presents development-focused runtime tools together |
| Logs | Events and historical text output | Context is often spread across files and services | Falkenr links logs with requests, config, jobs, and queries locally |
| Hosted observability | Production telemetry and long-term monitoring | Requires collection and hosted infrastructure | Falkenr currently targets development debugging, not production monitoring |
Local vs hosted boundary
No account until the debugging session leaves your machine.
The public starter is for local development. Team beta starts when Falkenr hosts collaboration state, viewer sessions, invitations, or replay context for other people.
Workflow
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Team beta
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Install and open /_dev locally
Free
IncludedTeam beta
Not requiredAccess
No accountInspect endpoints, requests, logs, config, jobs, DB queries, flags, fakes, and time controls
Free
IncludedTeam beta
Not requiredAccess
No accountUse the public GitHub repo, examples, and Apache-2.0 starter
Free
IncludedTeam beta
Not requiredAccess
No accountAttach a local session to the Falkenr hosted relay
Free
Not includedTeam beta
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Team account