# Bugsink

> Bugsink is a source-available app you can self-host in the helpdesk & ticketing category. Real-time error tracking for your applications with all the details in one place. Easy setup with clear instructions included. It has 2,114 GitHub stars, is source-available under the PolyForm Shield 1.0.0 (not an OSI-approved open-source license) and ships a Docker image. It is a self-hosted alternative to Sentry.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/bugsink/bugsink |
| Website | https://www.bugsink.com/ |
| GitHub stars | 2,114 |
| Forks | 136 |
| Open issues | 117 |
| License | PolyForm Shield 1.0.0 |
| License type | Source-available |
| License file | https://github.com/bugsink/bugsink/blob/main/LICENSE |
| Language | Python |
| Docker image | Yes |
| Platforms | Python, Docker |
| Categories | Helpdesk & Ticketing |
| Commits, last 12 months | 708 |
| Last commit | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Latest release | 2.6.1 (Sep 25, 2026) |
| Created | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained |
| Archived | No |

## Install

Bugsink ships a Docker image; follow the README at https://github.com/bugsink/bugsink for the image name and environment variables.

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## Bugsink replaces

- [Sentry alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/sentry): A hosted error tracking and performance monitoring service for developers.

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## Articles

- [Sentry self-hosted: requirements, costs and the lighter alternatives](https://appsgit.com/blog/sentry-self-hosted): Sentry self-hosted in 2026: hardware requirements, licence, hidden costs and missing features, plus the lighter Sentry-compatible options GlitchTip and Bugsink.

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