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Best Bug Tracking Software in 2026

Bug tracking software helps teams capture software issues, manage bug intake, and follow work through a chosen workflow. Tools in this category may support sprint planning and mobile access.

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    Redmine

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Redmine offers configurable project and issue management alongside collaboration, time reporting and repository browsing.

    8.7 Open source Visit site
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    Trac

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Trac combines project documentation and issue tracking with version-control links, timelines, and a roadmap.

    8.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Backlog

    by Backlog
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Backlog combines work tracking and code-management tools, with plan limits and features that scale across its tiers.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $35/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Bird Eats Bug

    Free plan ExtensionSelf-hostedWeb

    Choose Bird Eats Bug if your team needs bug reports that pair screen recordings with technical logs, or wants customers to report issues through an embedded widget.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $50/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Bugzilla

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Bugzilla combines configurable defect workflows with search, reporting, and access controls. Its self-hosted deployment and community-based support are key considerations.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Flyspray

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

    Choose Flyspray if you want a free, self-hosted tracker with project planning, configurable permissions, and several notification options.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Jira

    by Jira
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $7.91/user/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Linear

    by Linear
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Linear combines product planning and issue tracking with AI features and integrations. The Free plan has explicit team and issue limits, while paid plan prices are billed yearly.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    MantisBT

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    MantisBT offers issue and project management features for organizations prepared to host it themselves.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Phorge

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    Phorge brings project organization and development tools together while letting teams host the software and retain their data.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Roundup

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Choose Roundup if you want a free, adaptable issue tracker and can operate it on your own server.

    7.1 Open source Visit site
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    YouTrack

    by YouTrack
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+3

    Choose YouTrack if your team wants project management with automation rules, time tracking, and guest access across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $4.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Zoho BugTracker

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Zoho BugTracker combines issue tracking, configurable automation, collaboration, and time logging.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Axosoft

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Axosoft combines agile planning with support and documentation features, plus installed and hosted deployment choices.

    6.6 From $250/user Visit site
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    Azure Test Plans

    Free trial APIExtensionLinux+4

    Choose Azure Test Plans for traceable manual and exploratory testing, especially when your team needs reports and Azure Pipelines integration.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $52/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    GitHub Issues

    by GitHub
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    BugHerd

    by BugHerd
    Free trial APIExtensionWeb

    BugHerd brings client feedback, page context and task tracking together, with options for design files and text edits. Consider its paid plans and member limits when choosing it for a team.

    6.3 From $42/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    FogBugz

    by FogBugz
    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

    FogBugz combines case management with scheduling, search and an integrated support desk for development teams.

    6.2 14-day trial Visit site
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    BugHost

    Free plan Web
    6.1 Free plan · paid from $29/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    GitLab Issues

    Free plan Web
    5.9 Free plan · paid from $29/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Kuayle

    Free plan Web
    5.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Sifter

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Sifter combines issue tracking, Kanban views, email workflows and integrations in a cloud service. Pricing starts at $29.00 per month, and the 14-day trial has a 250 MB storage limit.

    5.9 From $29/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Usersnap

    by Usersnap
    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+2

    Usersnap combines visual feedback capture, surveys, AI analysis, and workflow integrations in one cloud service. Its mobile SDK limits and paid-only model are important considerations.

    5.9 Visit site
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    Marker.io

    Free trial ExtensionWeb

    Marker.io gathers visual feedback with technical context and can route reports through listed integrations.

    5.8 From $39/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
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    PatchDesk

    Free trial APIWeb

    PatchDesk combines customer support and engineering tracking with SLA tools, access controls, and API access.

    5.8 From $7/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site

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Questions

Is bug tracking software available for free?

Yes. Tools on this list offer free plans, including free products and freemium services. Check plan limits and features before choosing.

Can I use an open-source bug tracker?

Yes. Open-source code is offered by tools in this category. Review the licence and hosting requirements before adopting one.

Do bug trackers offer free trials?

Selected tools offer trials lasting 14 or 30 days. Check the individual product terms for trial length and conversion to paid use.

What pricing should I compare?

Compare free-plan terms with paid starting prices. Examples range from $29 per month to $250 per user, depending on the product.

Which platforms do these tools support?

Supported environments across the category include web, API, self-hosted, Linux, Windows, and macOS. Confirm support for your preferred setup.

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