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Best Debugging Software in 2026
Debugging software helps find and investigate problems in applications, websites, and mobile apps across Windows, macOS, Linux, web, iOS, and Android.
- 30 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Firefox Developer Tools
Free plan Open source AndroidLinuxMac+1Firefox Developer Tools cover page inspection, scripting, network analysis, responsive views, accessibility, storage, and web-app debugging in one Firefox-integrated toolkit.
- 2
PyCharm
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2PyCharm combines Python-focused editing with debugging, testing, integrations, and database tools across three desktop platforms.
- 3
Airbrake
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Airbrake combines error context, deployment tracking, and performance monitoring for technical teams. Check monthly quotas and on-demand excess charges when choosing a plan.
- 4
Backtrace
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4Backtrace combines error reporting, search, and debugging tools with several deployment options.
- 5
BugSnag
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5BugSnag combines error grouping, diagnostics, stability tracking, and performance monitoring across a broad range of platforms.
- 6
CLion
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2CLion covers core C and C++ development workflows alongside remote and embedded toolchains. Its free offer is limited to non-commercial use, so commercial developers need a paid subscription.
- 7
Apache NetBeans
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsApache NetBeans combines a code editor and tools with a modular Swing application framework, at no cost under the Apache License.
- 8
Eclipse IDE
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsEclipse IDE offers a free, extensible development platform with packages for several programming areas and dedicated Java tooling.
- 9
IntelliJ IDEA
Free plan APIExtensionLinux+2IntelliJ IDEA combines Java and Kotlin coding assistance with debugging, build, testing, and version-control integrations.
- 10
Delve
Free plan APILinuxMac+2Delve offers broad debugging commands and editor integrations for Go, with a free MIT-licensed project.
- 11
GDB
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsGDB covers program inspection across multiple operating systems, languages, and target types. Some capabilities depend on platform support or a Python-enabled build.
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LLDB
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2LLDB combines debugger tools with APIs and editor integrations, and is the default debugger in Xcode on macOS.
- 14
Microsoft Edge
by Microsoft EdgeFree plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Edge combines a free Chromium browser with extension support, tracking controls, security features, and Copilot tools.
- 15
Rollbar
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Rollbar combines error monitoring, session replay, and release context, with tools for tracing problems and proposing code fixes.
- 16
Rider
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose Rider if you need a cross-platform IDE for .NET or game development with integrated testing, debugging, version control, and database tools.
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Visual Studio Code
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1VS Code offers a broad editor toolkit and optional agent workflows across desktop and web. Consider the web environment’s limits and extension permissions when deciding how to use it.
- 19
Xdebug
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2Xdebug combines step debugging with tracing, profiling, and code coverage for PHP projects.
- 20
Visual Studio
Free plan APIWindowsVisual Studio brings development, debugging, testing, GitHub, and Azure workflows into a Windows IDE.
- 21
WebStorm
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose WebStorm for JavaScript or TypeScript work that benefits from integrated code assistance, debugging, tests, and database tools.
- 22
Xcode Cloud
Free plan iPhoneMacWebChoose Xcode Cloud if your team uses Xcode and wants cloud builds, parallel tests, and TestFlight delivery within connected Apple development tools.
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React Developer Tools
Free plan Web - 25
Sentry Session Replay
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare free plans, paid starting prices, trial periods, and open-source licences. Look for remote, browser, and mobile debugging, profiling, IDE integration, concurrent sessions, and the languages you use.
Questions
Which platforms do these debugging tools support?
The list includes tools for Windows, macOS, Linux, web, iOS, and Android. Check the platform details for the tool you are considering.
Are free debugging tools available?
Yes. The list includes tools with free plans, and tools such as Apache NetBeans, Delve, Eclipse IDE, GDB, and Firefox Developer Tools list free plans.
Which tools offer free trials?
Airbrake lists a 30-day trial, BugSnag a 14-day trial, and CLion and IntelliJ IDEA 30-day trials.
What paid prices are listed?
Annual-billing plans for Airbrake begin at $17 per month. Backtrace's paid plans begin at $600 per user per year.
Can I choose an open-source debugger?
Open-source code is offered by items on this list. Check the licence terms when you need to read, modify, or redistribute code.
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