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Error monitoring platform for tracking application exceptions and performance issues
Exceptionless
Real-time error reporting for .NET, JavaScript and more
Exceptionless captures and organizes exceptions from .NET, JavaScript, Node, and other platforms, delivering actionable insights via a web UI or API for faster debugging.
Overview
Overview
Exceptionless provides real‑time error reporting across a wide range of platforms, including .NET Core, ASP.NET, MVC, WPF, Console, JavaScript, and Node. It aggregates exception data, enriches it with stack traces and request details, and presents the information in a clean, searchable UI that helps developers pinpoint root causes quickly.
Deployment Options
You can run Exceptionless locally with a single Docker command for testing, or deploy a persistent instance using the self‑hosting guides. A hosted service is also available, offering managed infrastructure and support. The SPA front‑end can be developed independently, while the API can be exercised directly via the provided HTTP request collection.
Who Benefits
Ideal for development teams that need immediate visibility into production errors, want to reduce time‑to‑resolution, and prefer a flexible deployment model that fits both cloud‑native and on‑premises environments.
Highlights
Real‑time aggregation of exceptions from multiple platforms
Actionable UI with searchable stack traces and request data
Separate SPA UI and API for flexible development workflows
One‑command Docker launch for quick local testing
Pros
- Supports a broad set of languages and frameworks
- Self‑hosted or managed hosting options
- Rich UI that turns raw errors into actionable insights
- Active community and regular contributions
Considerations
- Self‑hosted setup requires external storage (e.g., Elasticsearch, Redis)
- Advanced configuration may need familiarity with Docker and .NET tooling
- Limited built‑in alerting compared to some commercial services
- UI development relies on Node tooling, adding extra dependencies
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Fit guide
Great for
- Teams needing cross‑platform error monitoring without vendor lock‑in
- Projects that prefer self‑hosting for data privacy or compliance
- Developers who want a customizable UI and API
- Organizations looking for a cost‑effective alternative to paid APM tools
Not ideal when
- Small hobby projects that don’t require real‑time monitoring
- Environments without Docker or .NET runtime support
- Teams that need out‑of‑the‑box alerting and on‑call escalation
- Users seeking a fully managed solution with zero maintenance
How teams use it
Production crash diagnostics
Automatically capture unhandled exceptions from live services and view detailed stack traces in the web UI to reduce MTTR.
Local development testing
Run the Docker image, generate test errors, and verify that Exceptionless records and displays them correctly.
Custom UI integration
Develop a tailored front‑end against the Exceptionless API to match internal branding or workflow requirements.
Self‑hosted compliance deployment
Deploy on-premises with controlled storage back‑ends to meet regulatory data residency policies.
Tech snapshot
C#46%
Svelte18%
JavaScript15%
HTML11%
TypeScript7%
Less2%
Frequently asked questions
Can Exceptionless be used without Docker?
Yes, you can build and run the .NET services directly from source or use the provided self‑hosting documentation.
What storage back‑ends are required for a persistent installation?
A typical setup uses Elasticsearch for search and Redis for caching; both are documented in the self‑hosting guide.
Is there a free hosted tier?
Exceptionless offers reasonably priced hosted plans; a free tier is not mentioned in the provided materials.
How do I contribute to the project?
Contributions are welcomed via pull requests on GitHub; the repository includes a contributors guide.
What licensing governs Exceptionless?
The project is released under the Apache‑2.0 license.
Project at a glance
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LicenseApache-2.0
Repo age11 years old
Last commit2 days ago
Primary languageC#
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