Free, open-source alternatives to Sentry
Error tracking for apps. 5 apps you can run yourself instead of Sentry, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
GlitchTipBest match
Error tracking app to collect errors reported by your app.
Sentry Self-Hosted
Powerful error tracking platform with wide language support and a robust API.
Bugsink
Real-time error tracking for your applications with all the details in one place. Easy setup with clear instructions included.
Rustrak
Error tracking server compatible with Sentry SDKs, using 32 MB of memory at idle with SQLite storage.
Telebugs
Lightweight error tracker without a subscription (alternative to Sentry).
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GlitchTip | 167 | MIT | Python, Docker, Kubernetes | |
| Sentry Self-Hosted | 45,539 | BUSL-1.1 | Python | |
| Bugsink | 2,121 | ⊘ Proprietary | Python, Docker | |
| Rustrak | 204 | GPL-3.0 | Rust, Docker | |
| Telebugs | - | ⊘ Proprietary | Docker |
Why replace Sentry?
Sentry works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Sentry?
GlitchTip is the closest open-source replacement for Sentry in our list. Sentry Self-Hosted and Bugsink are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Sentry?
Yes. All 5 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.