Stacks / Monitoring
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GlitchTip
Sentry-compatible error tracking you host. Same SDK, your Postgres.
The problem
Sentry Team is a prepaid event pack that grows with every noisy client. GlitchTip speaks the Sentry protocol so you keep the SDK and drop the meter.
Replaces
Sentry
Estimated SaaS saved
$1,200
per year, small team, before lock-in
Deploy on RailwayPlaceholder: GlitchTip + Postgres + Redis. Point SENTRY_DSN at your instance.
The stack
- GlitchTip
Open-source Sentry-compatible error tracking
Cost table
| You stop paying | Typical / year | Self-host instead |
|---|---|---|
| Sentry Team | $1,200 | GlitchTip + Postgres |
Agent setup prompt
Replace Sentry with GlitchTip. - Postgres + Redis. Set the public URL. Create a project, copy the DSN into the app that currently talks to sentry.io. - Keep the Sentry SDK. Confirm one test event lands. Restrict signups.
Also as markdown: /stacks/glitchtip-errors.md
FAQ
- Can I self-host Sentry itself?
- Yes, Sentry is open source too, and it is a large stack. GlitchTip is the small compatible box. Start there unless you already run Sentry.