In simple English
This tool collects error reports and crash logs from your website or app. It runs on your own server, so your data stays with you. It works with the error-reporting libraries you might already be using. You do not need to rewrite your code or install a new helper library. It costs nothing to run beyond the server space you already pay for.
What it is
Rustrak is a lightweight server that speaks the Sentry error-reporting protocol and stores incoming crash data. It runs as a single compiled program with SQLite by default, making it simple to deploy with Docker.
What it is good for
Solo developers who want to track errors and crashes in their software without paying a monthly cloud subscription or running a heavy monitoring stack.
- Works with existing error-reporting SDKs by changing only the server address.
- Uses very little memory and handles traffic spikes without slowing down your app.
- Combines error logs, performance checks, and user session health in one dashboard.
- Requires you to manage your own server updates, backups, and disk space.
- Licensed under GPL-3.0, which has specific sharing rules if you modify the code and distribute it.
- Lacks a built-in pricing calculator for AI token costs, leaving math up to you.
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