Sentry vs New Relic

Sentry

New Relic

AppAlter Comparison Verdict

Why Choose Sentry?

Sentry excels in real-time error tracking and performance monitoring for developers, particularly in complex software environments.

Best Suited For:

Development teams needing real-time insights into application performance.
DevOps teams focused on continuous integration and deployment.

⚠️ Potential Dealbreaker:

Not suitable for teams requiring self-hosting or on-premises solutions.

Why Choose New Relic?

New Relic excels in providing comprehensive observability for complex software environments, particularly for enterprise-level applications.

Best Suited For:

Large enterprises with complex software architectures
DevOps teams needing detailed performance metrics and insights

⚠️ Potential Dealbreaker:

Not suitable for teams requiring on-premises deployment as it is cloud-based only

Sentry vs New Relic comparison
Pricing	$26	$49
Free Trial	✗ No	✗ No
User Rating	No ratings	No ratings
Open Source	✗ No	✗ No
Category	Development	Development

Sentry Pros

Comprehensive error tracking with detailed stack traces and context.
Robust performance monitoring capabilities to identify bottlenecks.
Integrations with a wide range of development tools and platforms.

New Relic Pros

Robust real-time monitoring and alerting capabilities across multiple technology stacks
Advanced analytics and APM features that support deep performance insights
Extensive integrations with third-party tools and services

Sentry Cons

Limited support for on-premises deployment, primarily cloud-based.
Can become costly for larger teams due to per-user pricing.

New Relic Cons

Can be overwhelming for smaller teams due to its complexity and feature set
Pricing can escalate quickly with increased usage and additional features

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