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Playloop vs Tombstack

Both stand on game crash reporting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Playloop

Free plan APIWeb

Choose Playloop if your indie team wants to review session recordings, feedback, and game events together, with AI-suggested findings and evidence to assess. The Free plan includes two seats and 30-day history, while paid options add larger usage allowances and longer histories. Consider the United States billing-address requirement before choosing a paid plan or buying credits.

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Tombstack

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

Tombstack brings crash reports, retention comparisons, and customizable dashboards into one game telemetry workspace. Check its engine limitations and usage-based Studio pricing against your needs before choosing a plan.

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The facts

PlayloopTombstack
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPI, WebLinux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planIndie: $40 a monthStudio: $1 a month
Plans published53
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteplayloop.ggtombstack.com
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Playloop: what it does well

  • Reviews recordings, player feedback, and events together.
  • AI suggests findings and provides supporting evidence for review.
  • Lists connections for Unity, Unreal, Godot, Python, TypeScript, and REST.
  • Routes crash alerts to Slack or Discord.
  • Sends issues to Linear, GitHub Issues, or Notion.

What to know first

  • Free accounts have daily limits on Free and trial AI.
  • Paid plans and credit purchases require a United States billing address.
  • Free plan includes 5 GB storage and 30-day history.
  • The trial lasts 14 days and starts with the first playtest.

Tombstack: what it does well

  • Crash reports include stack traces, breadcrumbs, and session context.
  • Compares D1, D7, and D30 retention across several dimensions.
  • Dashboard views can be saved, duplicated, and rearranged.
  • Free plan allows up to 10 peak CCU.
  • Raw data can be exported at any time.

What to know first

  • Free plan has 30-day retention.
  • Godot's GDScript addon does not automatically intercept script errors.
  • Dedicated Unreal plugin is listed as a roadmap item.
  • Studio rates graduate by usage band above the free allowance.

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