Sentry self-hosted vs Sentry
Self-host swap-in for Sentry. · Self-host Sentry · Sentry self-hosted on os-alt
Sentry self-hosted is one of the open-source self-host replacements for Sentry — license FSL (Functional Source) — was BSL — was Apache before, 60min (their install.sh) to stand up, and $30+ vps — wants 16gb ram minimum, clickhouse + kafka + many services. Compare against Sentry's Free up to 5k errors/mo; $26/mo Team and scales by event volume below.
| Sentry self-hostedopen-source | Sentrypaid SaaS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Error tracking / APM | Error tracking / APM |
| License / pricing | FSL (Functional Source) — was BSL — was Apache before | Free up to 5k errors/mo; $26/mo Team and scales by event volume |
| Starting price | $0 self-host | $26/user/mo |
| GitHub | getsentry/self-hosted | closed source |
| Setup time | 60min (their install.sh) | SaaS — sign up + bill |
| Monthly cost | $30+ VPS — wants 16GB RAM minimum, ClickHouse + Kafka + many services. | from $26/user/mo (Free up to 5k errors/mo; $26/mo Team and scales by event volume) |
Switching from Sentry to Sentry self-hosted
Same SDKs, change DSN. To migrate historical data from Sentry SaaS to self-hosted, use `sentry import` after `sentry export` on the SaaS side (limited support; check version).
- Good fit for
- Teams who specifically need Sentry's full APM + replay surface and have the hardware budget.
- Weak at
- Heavy stack; license is restrictive vs GlitchTip.
- License note
- License changed in 2023 from BSL to FSL; production self-hosted use is permitted but the license is no longer OSI-approved. Reread before deploying.
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 Sentry self-hosted a free alternative to Sentry?
Yes — Sentry self-hosted is open source under FSL (Functional Source) — was BSL — was Apache before. Self-host cost: $30+ VPS — wants 16GB RAM minimum, ClickHouse + Kafka + many services.. Sentry starts at $26/user/mo (Free up to 5k errors/mo; $26/mo Team and scales by event volume).
How long does Sentry self-hosted take to set up vs Sentry?
Self-hosting Sentry self-hosted: 60min (their install.sh). Sentry is a hosted SaaS — sign up and you're in.
What is Sentry self-hosted good at, and what is it weak at?
Good fit for: Teams who specifically need Sentry's full APM + replay surface and have the hardware budget.. Weak at: Heavy stack; license is restrictive vs GlitchTip..