Sentry is a real-time error monitoring and performance tracking tool designed for developers. It helps identify and resolve issues in applications efficiently by providing detailed insights into errors, crashes, and performance bottlenecks.
Pricing
Sentry offers a free plan, and paid plans start at $26 per month. These plans provide additional features like unlimited events and enhanced support.
Things To Consider
Steep learning curve for new users with numerous features to navigate.
Customization can be challenging, especially in complex environments.
Monitoring may introduce performance overhead in some instances.
Pricing can be a concern for smaller teams or startups.
Benefits
Sentry, originally known as the OG of error tracking, has launched it’s own performance monitoring & tracing tool for teams.
Open Source: Sentry’s Error Monitoring tool is Open Source but APM is a cloud-only offering.
Language/Tech Stack Compatibility: Sentry offers broad support across numerous languages and frameworks, including Python, Java, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, and more.
Distributed Tracing: While Sentry's core strength lies in error tracking, it does support tracing.
Community Feedback: Generally positive, with users citing its intuitive interface, robust error tracking, and flexibility due to its open-source nature. Some potential considerations include requiring technical configuration and potential limitations for in-depth infrastructure monitoring.
Real-time error tracking and alert notifications
Detailed context for errors, making debugging faster and more efficient
Performance monitoring to identify slowdowns and optimize response times
Integration with popular development tools and platforms
Combines error and performance insights for quicker root cause identification
Helps reduce latency issues and improves application stability
User-friendly dashboard for clear visibility into application health
