Testing & Monitoring

Datadog vs Sentry

An honest comparison to help you pick the right testing & monitoring tool for your startup.

Our Verdict

Sentry is our pick, but Datadog has its strengths

Sentry is our recommendation for most founders. Datadog is a solid alternative.

Datadog

Datadog

Freemium

Infrastructure monitoring for the big leagues. Logs, APM, dashboards. The bill will also be big.

VS
Sentry

Sentry

Freemium

Error tracking that shows you what broke, why, and for whom. Every production app needs this.

Read full Datadog review | Read full Sentry review

Comparison

FeatureDatadogSentry
PricingFreemiumFreemium
Best forYou have a production app with real users
Use whenYou have a production app with real users
Avoid whenYou're still building locally, add this at launch
CategoryTesting & MonitoringTesting & Monitoring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Datadog better than Sentry?

Sentry is our recommended pick in this category.

Is Datadog free?

Datadog offers a free tier with limited features. Paid plans unlock additional capabilities.

What are alternatives to Datadog and Sentry?

Other popular alternatives in this category include Playwright, LogRocket, BrowserStack, Checkly. Each has different strengths depending on your stage and needs.

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