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A Bugsnag Alternative for Mobile & Web Apps - Shakebug

Shakebug is an alternative to BugSnag, a popular bug-tracking and error-monitoring tool. It enables developers to detect errors in their codebase quickly and track them over time. Its simple user interface makes debugging easier for both experienced and inexperienced developers.

Shakebug also includes features like real-time analytics, automated notifications when new bugs are discovered, and integration with other development tools like GitHub or Jira.

All Features

Shakebug has all the features that are needed for continuous integration, as well as other features which are not found in Bugsnag.

Unlimited Seats

With Shakebug, you never have to worry about that! We allow unlimited seats.

Free Integrations

With Shakebug you have free integrations and can export videos in all formats.

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BugSnag and Shakebug

CSV export Bugsnag does not offer

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BugSnag doesn't provide CSV export

BugSnag uses real user data to deliver high-quality data analysis.

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Shakebug provide CSV export

Shakebug provides features like CSV export for data analysis and advanced search capabilities to help developers quickly find the root cause of bugs.

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In-app bug reporting, not just error monitoring

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Bugsnag - error monitoring

BugSnag provides features like error monitoring and reporting but lacks in-app bug reporting.

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Shakebug - in-app bug reporting

Shakebug offers in-app bug reporting, allowing users to report bugs without leaving the app or going through any additional steps.

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Unlimited performance-data history

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Bugsnag provides limited performance data.

Bugsnag filters up to 30 days of performance data due to which limited performance data is obtained.,

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Shakebug provides unlimited performance data.

Shakebug is an alternative to BugSnag that provides performance data for an unlimited number of days This enables users to search through more than 30 days of performance data.

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Shake-to-report on mobile

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Bugsnag lacks a mobile
shaking feature.

BugSnag highlights critical areas of your app to deliver bugs and better performance but lacks mobile shaking features.

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Shakebug uses a mobile
shaking feature.

Shakebug has a unique feature that allows users to report bugs by shaking their mobile devices. This helps developers and testers alike by allowing them to quickly identify the source of any bugs or errors without having to manually search through logs.

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Flat pricing, not a per-event meter

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Bugsnag meters by event volume

Bugsnag (now part of SmartBear’s Insight Hub) prices its paid tiers by monthly event volume — sized from 50k up to 3M events — so a crashy release can push you into a bigger tier. Its free plan covers a single user with 7.5K events and 7-day retention (bugsnag.com/pricing, July 2026).

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Shakebug stays flat and predictable

Shakebug delivers crash analytics plus in-app bug reporting, session journeys and retention on flat $0, $75 and $125 plans — your bill doesn’t move with your crash count, and the free plan isn’t limited to one user.

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All the tech support you’ll ever need

Developers here to help

The thing that makes shakebug even more attractive than Bugsnag, though, is its customer service and excellent developers.

Crystal-clear documentation

Shakebug provides clear documentation, this will provide fewer headaches when creating bugs and can help resolve any issues faster.

Our developers are used to seeing the bugs because they’re the ones who build them. That’s why they look at it in Shakebug and fix those bugs before anyone else notices them.

Bugsnag vs Shakebug at a glance

BugsnagShakebug
Primary jobError & performance monitoring (now SmartBear’s Insight Hub)App quality: bugs, crashes & product analytics
Pricing modelMetered by event volume (tiers from 50k to 3M events/month)Flat: $0 / $75 / $125 per month
Free plan1 user, 7.5K events/month, 7-day retention3 members, 500 MAU, 10-day retention
In-app bug reportingNo (error capture, not user reports)Yes (shake to report)
Crash groupingYesYes (Crash AI)
Session & user journeyNoYes
Product analytics & retentionNoYes, built in
Data retention7 days free, 60 days on paid tiers10 / 90 / 180 days by plan
On-premise / self-hostedYes — Enterprise on-premises (Insight Hub)Yes (Enterprise)

(Bugsnag figures: bugsnag.com/pricing, July 2026.)

Not ready to add an SDK yet?

Not ready to add an SDK yet? Try the free Shakebug Chrome extension — screen recorder plus bug tracker, no account required. See the shake-to-report workflow before you touch any code.

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FAQs

What is Shakebug?

Shakebug is a bug reporting, crash reporting and product analytics tool for mobile apps and websites, used as an alternative to Bugsnag. One SDK captures bugs, crashes, sessions and events, and brings them into a single dashboard so teams can find and fix issues faster.

Why should I consider Shakebug as a Bugsnag alternative?

Bugsnag focuses on error and crash monitoring. Shakebug adds in-app, shake-to-report bug capture with annotated screenshots, screen recordings and full device data, plus session journeys and retention — so you get crash analytics and the human-reported context together, on flat pricing instead of a per-event meter.

How much does Bugsnag cost?

Bugsnag — now part of SmartBear's Insight Hub — has a free plan for a single user with 7.5K events per month and 7-day data retention. Its paid Select and Preferred tiers are priced by monthly event volume, sized from 50k up to 3M events with 60-day retention, and Enterprise is custom-priced. Shakebug's plans are flat: $0, $75 and $125 per month, regardless of how many crashes come in. (bugsnag.com/pricing, July 2026.)

Do I have to migrate data from Bugsnag to switch?

No complex migration is needed. You add the Shakebug SDK to your app or website and new bugs, crashes and sessions start flowing into the dashboard right away. Most teams are live in a few minutes.

Which platforms does Shakebug support?

Shakebug has SDKs for iOS, Android, Flutter, React Native and the web, so the same workflow covers your mobile apps and your website from one dashboard.

How does Shakebug handle crash and error alerts?

Crashes are captured automatically and grouped by AI. You can route notifications to Slack and email, and push individual issues to Jira, Trello, Asana, ClickUp, Monday.com or Wrike.

Does Shakebug offer a free plan?

Yes. Shakebug includes a free plan, so you can try it as a Bugsnag alternative on a real product without a credit card.

How does Shakebug collect user feedback?

Users report bugs in-app by shaking their device (or tapping a widget), annotating a screenshot or recording the screen, and adding a note. Shakebug also collects in-app ratings and reviews tied to each user's session.

Is Shakebug GDPR compliant?

Yes. Shakebug is built with user privacy and data security in mind and follows GDPR requirements.

Can I integrate Shakebug with my existing tools?

Yes. Shakebug integrates with Jira, Trello, Asana, Slack, ClickUp, Monday.com, Wrike and more, so issues land in the tools your team already uses.

How do I get started with Shakebug as a Bugsnag alternative?

Create a free account, add the SDK to your app or website, and your first bugs, crashes and sessions appear in the dashboard. No credit card is required to start.

Is Shakebug suitable for small development teams?

Yes. Shakebug works for solo developers and small teams as well as larger organisations, with plans that scale from a free tier upward.

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