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GlitchTip
Self‑hosted error tracking platform with Django and Angular
GlitchTip provides a self‑hosted, Sentry‑compatible error monitoring solution built on Django and Angular, deployable on DigitalOcean, Heroku, and other cloud platforms.
Overview
Overview
GlitchTip is a self‑hosted error monitoring system that offers Sentry‑compatible APIs for both backend (Django) and frontend (Angular) applications. It stores events in PostgreSQL, uses Redis for real‑time notifications and task queues, and includes a Celery worker for background processing.
Deployment
The project supplies ready‑to‑use deployment specifications for DigitalOcean App Platform and Heroku. With a single click you can launch a web service, worker, migration job, and the required PostgreSQL and Redis instances. Minimal configuration is needed—primarily a secret key and optional email settings. Production deployments can be hardened by upgrading to managed PostgreSQL and larger Redis instances.
Who it's for
Ideal for development teams that require full control over their error data, need on‑premise compliance, or already operate within Django/Angular stacks. The MIT‑licensed codebase can be customized, extended, and integrated into existing CI/CD pipelines.
Highlights
Sentry‑compatible API for seamless SDK integration
Real‑time alerts powered by Redis
Multi‑project organization with searchable events
One‑click deployment on DigitalOcean and Heroku
Pros
- Full data ownership and self‑hosting control
- MIT license allows unrestricted modification
- Clear deployment guides for major cloud platforms
- Built on familiar Django and Angular stack
Considerations
- Requires management of PostgreSQL and Redis services
- UI is less polished than commercial SaaS alternatives
- No official hosted service provided
- Scaling may need manual tuning of workers and resources
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Fit guide
Great for
- Teams needing on‑premise error data for compliance
- Projects already using Django or Angular frameworks
- Small to medium businesses wanting cost‑effective monitoring
- Developers comfortable configuring cloud resources
Not ideal when
- Organizations seeking a fully managed SaaS solution
- Teams without operational expertise for databases and queues
- High‑volume enterprises requiring advanced analytics out‑of‑the‑box
- Users needing extensive mobile SDK support not covered by core features
How teams use it
Capture backend exceptions in a Django API
Centralized view of stack traces, searchable by tag, with email alerts.
Monitor frontend JavaScript errors in an Angular SPA
Real‑time UI error dashboard with user context and notification.
Deploy quick error tracking for a new microservice on DigitalOcean
One‑click launch, auto‑configured PostgreSQL/Redis, ready within minutes.
Upgrade production environment with managed PostgreSQL and larger Redis
Improved reliability and performance for high‑traffic applications.
Tech snapshot
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Frequently asked questions
Does GlitchTip support existing Sentry SDKs?
Yes, GlitchTip implements the Sentry API, allowing you to use standard Sentry client libraries.
How do I configure email notifications?
Set the appropriate email environment variables (e.g., EMAIL_HOST, EMAIL_PORT) as described in the installation docs.
What database does GlitchTip require?
A PostgreSQL database is required for storing projects, events, and user data.
Can I run multiple Celery workers?
Yes, you can scale workers by adding additional dynos or app components and pointing them to the same Redis broker.
Is there a hosted version of GlitchTip?
GlitchTip is provided as self‑hosted software; no official hosted service is offered.
Project at a glance
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LicenseMIT
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