18.4
Jira is a project management tool for teams that need to plan, organize and track work.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Bug Tracking Software in 2026
Bug tracking software helps teams record defects, assign work and follow fixes from intake through release. Tools in this category run across web, APIs, self-hosted setups, Linux, Windows and macOS. Compare free-plan terms, paid starting prices, issue limits, bug-intake methods and workflow controls. Check sprint planning, self-hosting and mobile apps, including Android availability, before choosing.
28.4
Linear is a product development system that organizes work from roadmap planning through release.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
38.1
Azure Test Plans provides tools for planning and tracking scripted, manual, and exploratory testing for apps.
Free planWebAPIExtension
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Redmine
Redmine is a free, open-source web application for project management that can be self-hosted.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinuxmacOS7.8Free plan - 5
Backlog
Backlog brings project management, issue tracking, and team collaboration together, with no per-user pricing.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.7From $35 a month - 6
Trac
Trac is a free, self-hosted system for software development projects that combines issue tracking with a wiki.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinuxmacOS7.6Free plan - 7
YouTrack
YouTrack is a project and work management service with automation rules, time tracking, and guest access.
Free planAndroidiOSWebWindows7.4From $5.40 a month - 8
Zoho BugTracker
Zoho BugTracker is a cloud-based collaborative tool for recording, tracking, and resolving bugs.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.4From $3 a month - 9
Usersnap
Usersnap is a product evidence platform that centralizes customer signals and supports product decisions.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From €49 a month - 10
MantisBT
MantisBT is a free, open-source bug tracking system built with PHP for installation on a web server.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.0Free plan - 11
Sifter
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.0From $29 a month - 12
Phorge
Phorge is a free, open-source platform for software teams to manage projects, review code, browse repositories, track bugs, and maintain a wiki.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS6.9Free plan - 13
Bird Eats Bug
Bird Eats Bug records screen activity alongside technical details so teams can give engineers useful bug reports.
Free planWebExtensionSelf-hosted6.7From $50 a month - 14
BugHerd
WebAPIExtension6.7From $50 a month - 15
FogBugz
FogBugz is a project management and issue-tracking system for software development teams.
WebAPISelf-hosted6.7From $62 a month - 16
Bugzilla
Bugzilla is free, web-based software for tracking bugs, issues, enhancements, and other change requests in products.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS6.6Free plan - 17
Marker.io
WebExtension6.6From $39 a month - 18
Axosoft
WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.4$250 one-time - 19
Roundup
Roundup is a customizable issue-tracking system for work ranging from bugs and TODOs to customer help desks, IETF issues, sales leads, and conference paper submissions.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.4Free plan - 20
Flyspray
Flyspray is a free, self-hosted bug tracking system for software development and project management.
Free planWebLinuxSelf-hosted6.3Free plan - 21
GitHub Issues
GitHub Issues is a freemium tool for tracking issues and project work across web, iOS, and Android.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb6.2Free plan - 22
PatchDesk
PatchDesk is a cloud product combining a customer support inbox with an engineering issue tracker.
WebAPI6.2From $7 a month - 23
BugHost
Web4.6 - 244.6
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Kuayle
Web4.6
Choosing well
Check free and paid terms
A free plan is available from tools on this list, while other products use paid pricing or freemium plans. Check what the free tier includes before moving work into it.
Published starting prices vary: Axosoft lists $250 per user, Bird Eats Bug lists $50 per month, and BugHost lists $29 per month. Azure Test Plans lists paid access from $52 per user per month.
Match your bug-intake process
Compare how a tool accepts bugs and sets issue limits. A simple intake flow may suit a small support queue, while a team may need structured fields and handoffs.
Look at workflow customization alongside bug intake so statuses, assignments and review steps fit the way your team works.
Plan work around releases
Sprint planning is a comparison point for teams that group fixes into short release cycles. Check whether the planning view matches your delivery process.
If you need broader issue tracking, compare workflow controls and sprint planning together rather than choosing from price alone.
Choose hosting and code terms
Web access is available across tools in this category, with platform coverage also including APIs, self-hosted setups, Linux, Windows and macOS. Confirm the platforms a product supports before signing up.
Open-source code is available from tools on this list. If you need to read or change code, check the licence and whether a self-hosted option is provided.
Verify phone access
Mobile apps are part of the comparison. Check for an Android app if you want to review or update bugs from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone, and confirm what the mobile app can do.
Questions people ask
Do these bug trackers have Android apps?
Mobile apps are a comparison field, but availability differs by product. Check the individual listing for Android support before choosing.
Can I use a free bug tracking plan?
Yes. A free plan is offered by products on this list, while other choices are paid or freemium. Review the included limits and features.
Which platforms can these tools run on?
The category includes web, API, self-hosted, Linux, Windows and macOS options. Confirm the platform details for the product you want.
Are open-source bug trackers available?
Yes. Open-source code is available from products in this category. Check the licence and self-hosting details if code access matters.
Do any tools include free trials?
Yes. Free trials are offered by products on this list. Trial length and paid starting prices differ, so read the listing details.