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Middleware 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.

Middleware

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

Middleware covers a broad set of monitoring and observability products, with a free plan and a usage-billed option. Check the plan limits and retention period against your needs.

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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

	Middleware	Shakebug
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Pay As You Go: $0.30 a month	Startup pricing (Premium plan discount): $20 a month
Plans published	3	5
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	middleware.io	shakebug.com
On mobile app monitoring	#13 of 25	#16 of 25

Middleware: what it does well

Free Forever includes up to 100GB of data.
Lists 450+ built-in integrations.
Includes distributed tracing and real-user monitoring.
States encryption at rest and in transit.

What to know first

Free tier data retention is 14 days.
Free Forever support is community based.
Pay As You Go is billed based on usage.

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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