Introducing ClickStack: A New Era in Observability Built on
Introduction
Today marks an exciting milestone as we unveil ClickStack, a revolutionary open-source observability solution built on . ClickStack is designed to handle logs, metrics, traces, and session replays in a seamless, integrated manner, offering an immediate and complete experience. While leveraging the performance and efficiency of , it aims to be an open, accessible observability stack for everyone.
To embark on your journey with ClickStack, be sure to check the Getting Started guide available in our documentation. Previously, large engineering teams such as Netflix and eBay have favored for their observability needs. The column-oriented design, compression, and high-throughput vectorized query engine have made it ideal for storing rich-context, high-cardinality wide events.
This modern approach to observability, often referred to as "Observability 2.0," moves away from the traditional three-pillar model, simplifying the complexities of connecting fragmented telemetry resources.
The Need for a Unified Observability Solution
Until now, only teams with the resources to build their own observability experience on could fully enjoy the benefits of this model. Many others relied on generic visualization tools or third-party commercial platforms built on . While these tools provided basic interfaces for , they often required lengthy SQL queries for routine observational tasks, hindering the full potential of 's performance and open architecture.
Everything changes with the release of ClickStack, backed by HyperDX, which provides all users with a fair choice of a fully open-source stack. This comprehensive solution includes an immediately usable OpenTelemetry collector, a UI optimized for wide events, natural language querying, session replay, alerts, and more—all running on the trusted, high-performance, high-compression engine.
Previously, many teams faced a dilemma: opt for expensive, closed-source SaaS products or assemble their own solutions using open-source components. Search engines offered flexible and fast querying but struggled with scale operations and rapid aggregations. Conversely, metrics stores excelled in aggregation performance but lacked the flexibility and search capabilities needed for high-cardinality data. Integrating both approaches only added to the complexity without solving the core problems.
The Evolution of Observability with
has long been the heart of observability stacks because early users recognized that observability is fundamentally a "data problem." Choosing the right database is one of the most important architectural decisions for both self-hosted observability setups and observability startups, as it determines cost, scale, and functionality.
As a result, has consistently supported a variety of substantial log, metrics, and trace requirements—from large corporations like Netflix and eBay to observability startups like Sentry and Dash0. Its column-oriented storage, aggressive compression, and vectorized execution engine significantly reduce costs and provide sub-second query responses, allowing engineers to debug systems in real time without waiting for tool sluggishness.
The trend of centering on wide events instead of siloed logs, metrics, and traces aligns perfectly with the concept of "Observability 2.0," where wide events consolidate all observability signals into a single queryable structure, resolving silos that lead to fragmentation and unnecessary complexities.
Conclusion
ClickStack embodies a significant evolution in 's contributions to the observability field, providing an intuitive and thoughtfully designed full-stack experience propelled by open-source and open standards. By integrating the high-performance columnar engine of , the standardized instrumentation of OpenTelemetry, and the specialized user interface of HyperDX, we have made modern observability approaches accessible to everyone. ClickStack is more than just a tool; it is a unified platform built on a high-performance columnar database, ready to ensure that all telemetry signals are integrated and available instantly, including features like natural language queries, session replay, and alerting functionalities.
To kickstart your ClickStack journey, remember to refer to the Getting Started guide in the documentation.
Questions and Answers
Q: What is ClickStack?
A: ClickStack is an open-source observability solution built on , designed to handle logs, metrics, traces, and session replays efficiently.
Q: How does ClickStack leverage ?
A: It utilizes 's high performance, efficiency, and scalability to offer a complete observability experience.
Q: What features does ClickStack offer?
A: ClickStack includes an OpenTelemetry collector, a UI specialized for wide events, natural language querying, session replay, and alerting.
Q: Who can benefit from ClickStack?
A: ClickStack is designed for any user or team looking to simplify their observability practices and gain insights from telemetry data.
Q: Where can I find the Getting Started guide?
A: The Getting Started guide is available in the ClickStack documentation.
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