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Sentry alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Sentry: self-hosted package needs many containers and a lot of memory, and usage-based quotas can be confusing to tune. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Sentry, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GlitchTip currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Better Stack logoBetter StackFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 353.6
  1. Better Stack logo

    1. Better StackTop pick

    Best for: Small and mid-sized teams wanting uptime, on-call, status pages and logs from one vendor

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sentry

    Pairs error tracking with uptime, logs and on-call in one subscription.

    Pros

    • Replaces several separate tools with one bill
    • Polished, fast setup for monitors and status pages
    • Phone-call alerting and on-call included

    Cons

    • Pricing has many add-ons across products
    • Telemetry side is younger than dedicated log vendors
    • Hosted only
    Visit Better Stack Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Better Stack a good Sentry alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    10 monitors and 1 status page
    Checked Oct 25, 2026betterstack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free error tracking
    100,000 exceptions/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026betterstack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    60 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026betterstack.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Sentry alternative for…

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

GlitchTip logo

Best Sentry alternative for most people

GlitchTip

Open source, accepts Sentry SDKs and is much lighter to self-host.

GlitchTip logo

Best Sentry alternative for a free option

GlitchTip

Open source, accepts Sentry SDKs and is much lighter to self-host.

Rollbar logo

Best Sentry alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Rollbar

Similar error grouping with a free tier and a focus on real-time deploy feedback.

PostHog logo

Best Sentry alternative for open source

PostHog

Error tracking bundled with product analytics, replay and feature flags.

GlitchTip logo

Best Sentry alternative for self-hosting

GlitchTip

Open source, accepts Sentry SDKs and is much lighter to self-host.

Better Stack logo

Best Sentry alternative for iPhone and Android

Better Stack

Pairs error tracking with uptime, logs and on-call in one subscription.

BugSnag logo

Best Sentry alternative for working in the browser

BugSnag

Strong mobile crash reporting with stability scores for release decisions.

Sentry alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Sentry?

GlitchTip ranks first right now. Open source, accepts Sentry SDKs and is much lighter to self-host. Rollbar and BugSnag follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Sentry?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Sentry?

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

Why do people switch from Sentry?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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