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Rollbar alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Rollbar: no full tracing or log management, and interface feels dated in places. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Rollbar, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Sentry currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Sentry logoSentryFree plan + paidNoWeb, Self-hosted5 of 566.5
2BugSnag logoBugSnagFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 462.6
3Honeybadger logoHoneybadgerFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 359.6
4GlitchTip logoGlitchTipOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 455.3
  1. Sentry logo

    1. SentryTop pick

    Best for: Development teams that want detailed error reports tied to releases and code

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rollbar

    Adds tracing, replay and profiling to error tracking in one tool.

    Pros

    • Rich error context with stack traces, breadcrumbs and releases
    • SDKs for almost every language and framework
    • Free plan for solo developers

    Cons

    • Self-hosted package needs many containers and a lot of memory
    • Usage-based quotas can be confusing to tune
    • Source-available licence rather than OSI open source
    Visit Sentry Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Sentry a good Rollbar alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, one user
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sentry.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $26/month (billed annually)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sentry.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan errors
    5k errors/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sentry.io(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    FSL-1.1-Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, for low-volume deployments
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. BugSnag logo

    2. BugSnag

    Best for: Mobile and game teams that judge release health by crash-free rates

    Free plan + paidWeb

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rollbar

    Stronger mobile crash reporting with stability scores.

    Pros

    • Release stability scores help with rollout decisions
    • Broad mobile and game engine SDK support
    • Clear prioritisation of errors by impact

    Cons

    • Performance and tracing features are less mature
    • Event-based pricing tiers can jump
    • Brand changes have caused some confusion
    Visit BugSnag Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 BugSnag a good Rollbar alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, for solo users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bugsnag.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bugsnag.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    SmartBear
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bugsnag.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Stability score
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bugsnag.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Honeybadger logo

    3. Honeybadger

    Best for: Small web app teams that want errors, uptime and cron checks in one place

    Free plan + paidWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rollbar

    Errors plus uptime and cron checks with simple flat pricing.

    Pros

    • Errors, uptime, cron check-ins and status pages in one product
    • Free developer plan
    • Simple, predictable monthly plans

    Cons

    • Performance monitoring is lighter than dedicated APM tools
    • Smaller ecosystem than Sentry
    • Front-end and mobile support is less deep
    Visit Honeybadger Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Honeybadger a good Rollbar alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Developer plan, free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026honeybadger.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $26/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026honeybadger.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $80/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026honeybadger.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. GlitchTip logo

    4. GlitchTip

    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 Rollbar

    Open-source and self-hostable error tracking at low cost.

    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 Rollbar 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 Rollbar alternative for…

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

Sentry logo

Best Rollbar alternative for most people

Sentry

Adds tracing, replay and profiling to error tracking in one tool.

GlitchTip logo

Best Rollbar alternative for a free option

GlitchTip

Open-source and self-hostable error tracking at low cost.

BugSnag logo

Best Rollbar alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

BugSnag

Stronger mobile crash reporting with stability scores.

GlitchTip logo

Best Rollbar alternative for open source

GlitchTip

Open-source and self-hostable error tracking at low cost.

Sentry logo

Best Rollbar alternative for self-hosting

Sentry

Adds tracing, replay and profiling to error tracking in one tool.

Honeybadger logo

Best Rollbar alternative for working in the browser

Honeybadger

Errors plus uptime and cron checks with simple flat pricing.

Rollbar alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Rollbar?

Sentry ranks first right now. Adds tracing, replay and profiling to error tracking in one tool. BugSnag and Honeybadger follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Rollbar?

Yes. Sentry (free plan + paid), BugSnag (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 Rollbar?

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

Why do people switch from Rollbar?

The complaints we hear most: no full tracing or log management; interface feels dated in places; volume-based pricing needs monitoring.

How is this list ranked?

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