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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 July 2026. Corrections welcome.

At a glance ​

CDvizSleuth
LicenseApache 2.0Proprietary
Self-hostedYesNo
SaaS optionCloud (€20/mo, 14-day free trial)Yes
Commercial supportYesYes (included)
Data ownershipfullvendor-hosted
CDEvents standardYesNo
DORA metricsYesYes
Deployment trackingYesYes
Change failure rateYesYes
Beyond monitoring: trigger workflowsYesNo
Slack / PR tool integrationsYesYes
Customizable storage backendsYes (PostgreSQL, ClickHouse…)No
VisualizationGrafana, BI, AI agents, MCP, IDPbuilt-in dashboards
CostFree self-host · Cloud €20/mo · Pro €200/moPer-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 only 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. It is 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: The same CDviz event stream drives both observability and automation (downstream workflows). 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. The Pro plan adds support, and the Cloud plan removes the operations work.

When to choose CDviz ​

  • Data ownership or privacy regulations make vendor-hosted SaaS unacceptable.
  • You want events to trigger workflows, not only to 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. The Pro plan includes it (€200/month per organization).

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. Commercial support is available to reduce operational risk.

Get started with CDviz

Self-host CDviz: free, Apache 2.0. Or try CDviz Cloud: €20/mo, 14-day free trial, no credit card.

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. The Community plan is free forever (Apache 2.0, infrastructure costs only). Cloud (€20/month) adds managed hosting; Pro (€200/month) adds extra integrations and support. Both are billed per organization, not per seat.