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BugSnag 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.
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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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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| BugSnag | Shakebug | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Startup pricing (Premium plan discount): $20 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bugsnag.com | shakebug.com |
| On mobile app monitoring | #4 of 25 | #16 of 25 |
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
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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