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Appelium vs BugSnag
Both stand on mobile app monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Appelium brings crash reporting, UI-test analysis, performance monitoring, and beta distribution together for mobile apps. The free plan is limited by app count, users, and retention, while network request limits may affect higher-traffic use.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
BugSnag combines error grouping, diagnostics, stability tracking, and performance monitoring across a broad range of platforms. Check the plan's retention and usage limits, or consider Enterprise for custom retention and customer-hosted deployment.
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| Appelium | BugSnag | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | BASIC: 250 CHF a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | appelium.com | bugsnag.com |
| On mobile app monitoring | #2 of 22 | #4 of 22 |
Appelium: what it does well
- Free monthly plan covers one app and one user.
- Bug reports can include videos, user steps, and device details.
- Records UI-test videos, screenshots, and logs.
- Includes beta build distribution.
- Customer data is stored in Switzerland, according to the site.
What to know first
- FREE plan limits use to one app and one user.
- FREE plan retains data for one month.
- Excess network traffic may lead to throttling or a higher package requirement.
BugSnag: what it does well
- Groups errors by root cause and user impact
- Captures diagnostic details such as stack traces and breadcrumbs
- Tracks stability scores and performance measures
- Supports more than 50 platforms
- Enterprise supports on-premises hosting
What to know first
- Free plan retains data for seven days
- Free plan is limited to one user
- Enterprise pricing is listed as Contact Us
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