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Raygun vs Sentry:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Raygun had more branded searches than Sentry among application error tracking platforms in New Zealand. Raygun had about 9,900 branded searches, while Sentry had 40. Raygun made up 91.7% of all application error tracking platform searches we track, and Sentry accounted for 0.37%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about application error tracking platforms, Sentry appeared in all four answers and Raygun in two. Sentry was mentioned before Raygun in three out of four answers.

Among application error tracking platforms in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Raygun, about 248 searches for every 1 for Sentry

Raygun 9.9K searchesSentry 40 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Sentry, mentioned in every answer we collected

Sentry in 4 of 4Raygun in 2 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Sentry, named ahead of Raygun in 3 of 4 answers

Sentry first in 3Raygun first in 1

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Top application error tracking platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Sentry appeared in all four answers. Raygun was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Sentry was listed before Raygun in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Sentry1st
  2. Datadog2nd
  3. Raygun3rd
  4. Bugsnag4th
  5. Rollbar5th
  6. Airbrake–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Datadog4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Sentry4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Bugsnag3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Raygun2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Rollbar2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Airbrake0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about application error tracking platforms

4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which application error tracking platform should I use in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Sentry
    2. 2Datadog
    3. 3Bugsnag
    4. 4Rollbar
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best application error tracking platforms in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Raygun
    2. 2Sentry
    3. 3Bugsnag
    4. 4Rollbar
    5. 5Datadog
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best application error tracking platform in New Zealand for software teams?”

    1. 1Sentry
    2. 2Raygun
    3. 3Datadog
    4. 4Bugsnag
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “application monitoring tool”

    1. 1Datadog
    2. 2Sentry
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “application error tracking platforms”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Raygun or Sentry more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Raygun and Sentry by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six application error tracking platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Raygun and Sentry among application error tracking platforms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Raygun, Sentry. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthRaygunDatadogRollbarAirbrakeSentryBugsnag
Oct 202550.3%36.2%4.5%2.5%3%3.5%
Nov 202557%31.6%3.9%1.3%3.1%3.1%
Dec 202556.1%30.6%5.7%1.9%2.5%3.2%
Jan 202656.2%33.1%3.9%1.7%2.8%2.2%
Feb 202652.6%37.9%4.7%1.6%2.1%1.1%
Mar 202651.5%37.1%4.6%2.6%2.6%1.5%
Apr 202661.9%28.1%4.3%1.9%2.4%1.4%
May 202654.6%37%2.9%1.7%2.1%1.7%
Jun 202652.6%37.9%3.7%1.6%2.6%1.6%
Jul 202651.3%36.9%4.6%2.6%2.6%2.1%
Aug 202671.4%21.4%3.3%1.2%1.5%1.2%
Sep 202691.7%6.7%0.65%0.37%0.37%0.28%

How has the Raygun and Sentry comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand application error tracking platforms in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Raygun gained share of searches among application error tracking platforms in New Zealand, from 71.4% to 91.7%.

  2. In September 2026, Sentry lost share of searches among application error tracking platforms in New Zealand, from 1.5% to 0.37%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Raygun’s and Sentry’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Raygun

1 branded search term

  • raygun

Sentry

2 branded search terms

  • sentry io
  • sentry logging

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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