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bitdrift Capture vs EAS Observe
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
Capture combines mobile issue context with real-time control over telemetry uploads. Check the free-tier limits and whether its listed integrations meet your needs before choosing a plan.
Visit bitdrift Capture Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
EAS Observe focuses on performance timing and release comparisons for Expo apps. Check the SDK, build, and usage requirements before choosing a plan.
Visit EAS ObserveThe facts
| bitdrift Capture | EAS Observe | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bitdrift.io | expo.dev |
| On mobile app monitoring | #5 of 22 | #8 of 22 |
bitdrift Capture: what it does well
- Groups fatal issues and adds session context.
- Instant Insights shows app and network performance.
- Compiled SDK is under 1 MB, according to the maker.
- Free tier includes three custom workflows.
What to know first
- Free tier is limited to five users.
- Free tier retains data for 14 days.
- Jira, Linear, Grafana and Runway are coming soon.
EAS Observe: what it does well
- Tracks launch, render, and interaction timings
- Compares metrics across app versions and OTA updates
- Custom events can be analyzed with performance data
- Free plan includes 100K events per month
What to know first
- Requires Expo SDK 55 or later
- Not available in Expo Go
- Error and crash reporting are preview features
- Starter plan has additional usage costs
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