Side by side

bitdrift Capture vs Shakebug

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.

bitdrift Capture

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.

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Shakebug combines reporting, crash grouping, session timelines, and product analytics. Check the free plan's project, member, and MAU limits before choosing it; paid plans start at $57 per month billed yearly.

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The facts

	bitdrift Capture	Shakebug
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone	Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Startup pricing (Premium plan discount): $20 a month
Plans published	2	5
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	bitdrift.io	shakebug.com
On mobile app monitoring	#5 of 25	#16 of 25

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.

Shakebug: what it does well

Bug reports can include screenshots, recordings, and logs.
Captures crashes automatically and groups related issues.
Session Journey includes visitors who are not logged in.
Integrates with Jira, Slack, GitHub, and others.

What to know first

Free Basic is limited to 3 projects.
Free Basic is limited to 3 members.
At 500 MAU, new reports pause until the next cycle.
Paid plans start at $57 per month billed yearly.

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