What is GlitchTip?
GlitchTip is an open-source error tracking and monitoring platform designed to help developers identify and resolve software issues efficiently. It collects exceptions, log messages, and Content Security Policy violations from applications in real time, organizing them for easy triage and resolution. The platform is compatible with Sentry client SDKs, making integration straightforward while offering a simpler, more affordable alternative.
Beyond error tracking, GlitchTip provides application performance monitoring to pinpoint slow web requests and database calls, along with uptime monitoring that alerts users via email or webhook when sites become unresponsive. Available as both a hosted service and a self-hosted solution, it emphasizes simplicity, affordability, and the flexibility of open-source software, allowing users to run it on their own servers or subscribe to managed plans.
Features
- Error Tracking: Report exceptions, log messages, and Content Security Policy violations for triage and resolution
- Application Performance Monitoring: Identify slow web requests, database calls, and transactions without dashboard building
- Uptime Monitoring: Ping sites to detect downtime and send alerts via email or webhook
- Open Source: View, modify, and run the code on your own server or use the hosted version
- Sentry SDK Compatibility: Use Sentry's open source SDKs to receive error data from applications
Use Cases
- Monitoring software errors and exceptions in web applications
- Identifying performance bottlenecks in database calls and web requests
- Ensuring website uptime and receiving downtime alerts
- Managing error tracking for multiple projects with unlimited team members
- Self-hosting an error monitoring solution for custom deployment needs
FAQs
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What is an event in GlitchTip pricing?
An event occurs when your project sends data to GlitchTip one time. For example, if ten users trigger the same bug, GlitchTip will receive ten events. -
Can I run GlitchTip on my own server?
Yes, GlitchTip is open source and can be self-hosted on your own server. Installation instructions are provided for those who want to try it. -
Are there discounted plans available?
Yes, GlitchTip offers discounted plans for non-profits and open source projects starting at $5 per month. -
How does GlitchTip compare to Sentry?
GlitchTip is compatible with Sentry client SDKs but offers a simpler, more affordable, and open-source alternative for error tracking and monitoring.
