Side by side

Bugsee 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.

Bugsee

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Bugsee combines replay and diagnostic details to help trace app problems. Check device limits and retention against your needs; PRO starts at $99/mo billed annually.

Visit Bugsee

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

	Bugsee	Shakebug
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	PRO: $99 a year	Startup pricing (Premium plan discount): $20 a month
Plans published	3	5
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	bugsee.com	shakebug.com
On mobile app monitoring	#6 of 25	#16 of 25

Bugsee: what it does well

Interaction video is aligned with crash context.
Reports can include network, logs, traces, and environment details.
Secure fields are blacked out in supported views.
Issue integrations include Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and Trello.
A free Lite plan is available.

What to know first

Lite is limited to five unique devices monthly.
Lite retains data for three days.
PRO monthly billing is listed at $139.
Off-app-store production distribution requires contacting Bugsee about enterprise plans.

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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