GlitchTip vs Sentry
Self-host swap-in for Sentry. · Self-host Sentry · GlitchTip on os-alt
GlitchTip is one of the open-source self-host replacements for Sentry — license MIT, 15min docker-compose to stand up, and $5 vps — django + postgres + redis, very efficient. Compare against Sentry's Free up to 5k errors/mo; $26/mo Team and scales by event volume below.
| GlitchTipopen-source | Sentrypaid SaaS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Error tracking / APM | Error tracking / APM |
| License / pricing | MIT | Free up to 5k errors/mo; $26/mo Team and scales by event volume |
| Starting price | $0 self-host | $26/user/mo |
| GitHub | glitchtip/glitchtip | closed source |
| Setup time | 15min docker-compose | SaaS — sign up + bill |
| Monthly cost | $5 VPS — Django + Postgres + Redis, very efficient. | from $26/user/mo (Free up to 5k errors/mo; $26/mo Team and scales by event volume) |
Switching from Sentry to GlitchTip
GlitchTip is wire-compatible with Sentry's SDKs. In your apps, change the DSN host from sentry.io to your GlitchTip URL — no SDK code change. Historical Sentry events do not migrate, but new ones flow without disruption.
- Good fit for
- Teams that want Sentry's developer ergonomics on a $5 VPS.
- Weak at
- Performance/tracing surface is thinner than Sentry's APM.
Other open-source self-host alternatives to Sentry
In a terminal? npx os-alt sentry prints Sentry's self-host options —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Is GlitchTip a free alternative to Sentry?
Yes — GlitchTip is open source under MIT. Self-host cost: $5 VPS — Django + Postgres + Redis, very efficient.. Sentry starts at $26/user/mo (Free up to 5k errors/mo; $26/mo Team and scales by event volume).
How long does GlitchTip take to set up vs Sentry?
Self-hosting GlitchTip: 15min docker-compose. Sentry is a hosted SaaS — sign up and you're in.
What is GlitchTip good at, and what is it weak at?
Good fit for: Teams that want Sentry's developer ergonomics on a $5 VPS.. Weak at: Performance/tracing surface is thinner than Sentry's APM..