Tool Comparison · 2026 Edition
Atatus vs Sentry: Full-Stack APM vs Error Tracking
Sentry excels at error tracking. Atatus provides comprehensive APM including errors, performance, RUM, and infrastructure monitoring.
TL;DR
Key takeaways
- Sentry specializes in error tracking and crash reporting. Atatus provides full-stack observability including APM, RUM, infrastructure, logs, and errors.
- Use Sentry for: Frontend/backend error tracking, release tracking, issue management.
- Use Atatus for: Complete application observability - errors PLUS performance monitoring, user experience tracking, infrastructure metrics, and logs.
- Many teams use both: Sentry for errors, another tool for APM. Atatus consolidates everything in one platform.
Side-by-side comparison
Sentry
Pros
- Excellent error tracking
- Great developer experience
- Release tracking
- Affordable for errors only
Cons
- Limited APM features
- No infrastructure monitoring
- Basic performance monitoring
- Need additional tools
Pricing: From $29/month for error tracking
Best for: Teams needing only error tracking
Atatus
Pros
- Full-stack APM
- Errors + performance + RUM + infrastructure
- All-in-one platform
- Better value for complete observability
Cons
- More expensive than Sentry error-only plan
Pricing: Comprehensive APM with all features
Best for: Teams wanting complete observability in one platform
Verdict
Choose Sentry if you only need error tracking and crash reporting. Choose Atatus if you want comprehensive observability including errors, performance monitoring, RUM, infrastructure monitoring, and logs in one platform.
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