Sentry vs Grafana
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right devops & ci/cd for your business needs.
Platform Overview
Both Sentry and Grafana are popular devops & ci/cd solutions. Here's how they compare.
Sentry
An application monitoring platform that provides real-time error tracking, performance monitoring, and release health insights.
Grafana
An open-source observability platform for visualizing metrics, logs, and traces from multiple data sources in customizable dashboards.
Feature Comparison
Sentry Features
- Real-time error tracking
- Performance monitoring
- Release health tracking
- Source map support
- Issue assignment and workflow
Grafana Features
- Multi-source data visualization
- Customizable dashboards
- Alerting and notification channels
- Plugin ecosystem
- Log and trace exploration
Best For
Sentry — Best For
- Application error tracking
- Frontend and backend monitoring
- Release quality management
Grafana — Best For
- Metrics visualization and dashboards
- Multi-source observability
- Infrastructure monitoring dashboards
Our Verdict
Both Sentry and Grafana are excellent choices. Sentry excels at application error tracking, while Grafana shines at metrics visualization and dashboards. The best choice depends on your specific needs, budget, and technical requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Sentry or Grafana?
Neither is universally better — it depends on your needs. Sentry is best for application error tracking, while Grafana excels at metrics visualization and dashboards. We can help you evaluate which fits your business.
Can I switch from Sentry to Grafana?
Yes, migration is possible. The complexity depends on your current setup and data. Our team can plan and execute a smooth migration with minimal downtime.
Can I use Sentry and Grafana together?
In many cases, yes. Sentry and Grafana can complement each other depending on your architecture. We can advise on the best integration strategy.
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