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Stack traces (traceback) 

Stack trace with function calls and line numbers.

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Source maps support 

Source map support is used to reference original source code in cases where the code is minified.

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Error filtering

Rollbar allows ignoring specific exceptions simply by adding the error message to the ignoredMessages array.

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Integrates with Slack 

Rollbar can be integrated with Slack to send notifications of various event to a set Slack channel based on customizable rules.

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Capture any uncaught errors 

Rollbar allows sending any log messages to Rollbar not just exceptions enabling you to go back and check for missed exceptions.

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Error information from 3rd party scripts even without correct CORS

This feature is quite an interesting technical feat, considering that it shouldn't really be possible to get error information form 3rd party scripts. See this and this for discussions.

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Not blocked by ad blockers

At least as of 2015-July-14. Many other prominent loggers are blocked, e.g. Loggly and LogEntries.

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Generous free plan 

Free plan allows for up to 5000 events/month, customizable rate limits and 30 day retention.

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Old-school UI 

Built with the default Bootstrap theme. Looks like 2011.

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