OpenTelemetry that just works
Honeycomb’s industry-leading support for OpenTelemetry lets you maximize the value of your data with less effort. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling your OpenTelemetry implementation, Honeycomb is your trusted partner.
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Why you’ll love Honeycomb
All the data you need
Get more value out of the data you collect with more efficient log analysis.
Faster queries, faster fixes
Quicker log query performance ensures rapid issue resolution. That’s good for you and your customer.
All-in-one platform
Use one unified tool to manage logs, traces, and metrics, simplifying workflows and tooling.
Why you need OpenTelemetry
Full-stack observability
Honeycomb’s integrated platform accepts structured telemetry from any source, replacing the need for separate APM, RUM, and monitoring tools. Add custom attributes—for free—and get instant aggregations to unlock the full context of your applications, from backend systems to frontend performance. Navigate between traces, logs, and metrics in a unified interface to resolve issues faster and deliver better experiences.
Boost team productivity
Honeycomb unlocks the true value of OpenTelemetry by enabling engineers at all levels to debug production systems, optimize performance, and gain actionable insights. With Honeycomb, you reduce the cost of managing telemetry and increase engineering efficiency, empowering teams to focus on delivering reliable, high-performance software.
Ingest and manage data at scale
Honeycomb integrates with your existing agents and Collectors through OpenTelemetry to streamline telemetry ingestion from your current systems. Preprocess, enrich, and dynamically route data to Honeycomb or other destinations, ensuring flexibility and control. Scale your observability with ease using Honeycomb’s support for Collector/agent management, enabling centralized control over diverse telemetry sources. Learn more about the Telemetry Pipeline.
OpenTelemetry documentation
Whether you’re just starting or scaling your implementation, our step-by-step guides, best practices, and detailed examples simplify the process for developers and platform engineers alike. Backed by our expertise as active OpenTelemetry contributors, the documentation empowers you to instrument, optimize, and get value from your telemetry faster—so you can focus on delivering exceptional software. Send data with OpenTelemetry.