Airbrake alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Airbrake: no free plan, and credit card needed for the trial. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Airbrake, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Sentry currently ranks first.
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Best Airbrake alternative for most people
SentryFree plan, more active development and broader features.
Best Airbrake alternative for a free option
GlitchTipOpen-source, self-hostable and cheap for basic error tracking.
Best Airbrake alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
HoneybadgerSimilar Rails heritage with a free plan and uptime checks.
Best Airbrake alternative for open source
GlitchTipOpen-source, self-hostable and cheap for basic error tracking.
Best Airbrake alternative for self-hosting
SentryFree plan, more active development and broader features.
Best Airbrake alternative for working in the browser
RollbarComparable error tracking with a free tier.
Airbrake alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Airbrake?
Sentry ranks first right now. Free plan, more active development and broader features. Honeybadger and Rollbar follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Airbrake?
Yes. Sentry (free plan + paid), Honeybadger (free plan + paid), Rollbar (free plan + paid) and AppSignal (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Airbrake?
Yes: GlitchTip. GlitchTip can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Airbrake?
The complaints we hear most: no free plan; credit card needed for the trial; slower feature development than rivals.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Airbrake, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.