GlitchTip

Self-Hosted

Open-source error tracking & ticketing alternative to Sentry

Overview

GlitchTip is an open-source platform combining error tracking and ticketing to manage application issues. It captures stack traces, monitors exceptions across multiple languages (Python, JS, Ruby), and integrates with CI/CD pipelines. Deployable via Docker, Kubernetes, or self-hosted instances, it offers customizable alerts, issue prioritization, and team collaboration tools. Lightweight and privacy-focused, it avoids vendor lock-in, making it ideal for teams wanting control over their error data and ticketing workflows without proprietary SaaS costs.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  glitchtip:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: glitchtip
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Error capture & stack trace analysis
Built-in ticketing for issue management
Multi-language support (Python, JS, Ruby)
Docker/Kubernetes deployment options
Customizable alerts & team notifications

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is GlitchTip hard to install?

No—GlitchTip can be deployed via Docker Compose with a single command or Kubernetes manifests. It has clear documentation for self-hosting, including setup guides for various environments, making it accessible for teams with basic DevOps experience.

? Is it a good alternative to Sentry?

Yes—GlitchTip replicates core Sentry features like error tracking and issue ticketing but as open-source software, letting you host data on your servers. It’s cost-effective for teams prioritizing privacy and avoiding vendor lock-in, though it lacks some enterprise-grade features.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—GlitchTip is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host without licensing fees. You only incur costs for hosting infrastructure (servers, storage) if you self-host.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Ticketing

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ No subscription fees (MIT License)
⊕ Lightweight & easy to deploy
⊕ CI/CD pipeline integration
⊕ Multi-language compatibility

Cons

⊖ Smaller community compared to Sentry
⊖ Lacks some enterprise features (e.g., advanced performance monitoring)
⊖ Requires basic server administration skills
⊖ Fewer third-party integrations than proprietary tools