BugSnag alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave BugSnag: performance and tracing features are less mature, and event-based pricing tiers can jump. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces BugSnag, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Sentry currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	GlitchTip	Open source	Yes	Web, Self-hosted	4 of 4	55.3

1. GlitchTipTop pick
Best for: Teams that want Sentry-compatible error tracking on their own server with minimal overhead
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from BugSnag
Open-source and cheap if you only need core error tracking.
Pros
Works with existing Sentry SDKs
Light self-hosted footprint
Cheap hosted plans with a free tier
Cons
Far fewer features than Sentry
Small team and community
Limited integrations
Visit GlitchTip Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is GlitchTip a good BugSnag alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free hosted tier
1,000 events/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026glitchtip.com(opens source in a new tab)
Small plan
$15/month, 100k events
Checked Oct 25, 2026glitchtip.com(opens source in a new tab)
Sentry SDK compatible
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026glitchtip.com(opens source in a new tab)
Self-hosting
Docker, needs PostgreSQL
Checked Oct 25, 2026glitchtip.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best BugSnag alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best BugSnag alternative for most people

Sentry

Broader developer toolkit with tracing, replay and a self-hosted option.

Best BugSnag alternative for a free option

GlitchTip

Open-source and cheap if you only need core error tracking.

Best BugSnag alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Rollbar

Web-focused error tracking with strong deploy correlation.

Best BugSnag alternative for open source

GlitchTip

Open-source and cheap if you only need core error tracking.

Best BugSnag alternative for self-hosting

Sentry

Broader developer toolkit with tracing, replay and a self-hosted option.

Best BugSnag alternative for working in the browser

Raygun

Crash reporting plus RUM and APM with unlimited apps and users.

BugSnag alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to BugSnag?

Sentry ranks first right now. Broader developer toolkit with tracing, replay and a self-hosted option. Raygun and Rollbar follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to BugSnag?

Yes. Sentry (free plan + paid), Rollbar (free plan + paid), Honeybadger (free plan + paid) and GlitchTip (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to BugSnag?

Yes: GlitchTip. GlitchTip can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from BugSnag?

The complaints we hear most: performance and tracing features are less mature; event-based pricing tiers can jump; brand changes have caused some confusion.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces BugSnag, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.