Jira
by JiraJira gives teams a place to plan, organize, and follow work across cloud, self-managed, web, mobile, API, and other supported environments.
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Best Bug Tracking Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Teams use bug tracking software to record defects and oversee issue work. Review how each product supports bug submission, workflow updates, sprint planning and phone or tablet use.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jira | Jira gives teams a place to plan, organize, and follow work across cloud, self-managed, web, mobile, API, and other supported environments. | 6.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Backlog | 5.9 | $35 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 | |
| 03 Linear | 5.9 | $10 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 Zoho BugTracker | Zoho BugTracker suits teams that need to assign issues, track progress, and configure workflows or automated updates. | 5.7 | $3 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Redmine | It suits teams that want to host project management software themselves and configure separate roles, visibility, and workflows across projects. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Azure Test Plans | Azure Test Plans may suit teams that need traceable manual or exploratory testing connected to Azure Pipelines. | 5.5 | $6 a month | Free trial | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Sifter | 5.4 | $29 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 Usersnap | Usersnap suits product and support teams collecting visual feedback, survey responses, and workflow signals. | 5.4 | €49 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 10 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Trac | Trac suits software teams that want self-hosted issue tracking, wiki documentation, version-control links, timelines, and roadmaps. | 5.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Bird Eats Bug | 5.0 | $50 a month | Free plan | Web, Browser extension, Self-hosted | 11 Oct 2026 |
This finder puts newest releases first, using figures published by makers and no score. Before deciding, review free access, entry pricing, issue caps, hosting models and supported platforms.
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Backlog
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.9 Visit
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Linear
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record5.9 Visit
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Zoho BugTracker
Zoho BugTracker suits teams that need to assign issues, track progress, and configure workflows or automated updates.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.7 Visit
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Redmine
It suits teams that want to host project management software themselves and configure separate roles, visibility, and workflows across projects.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record5.6 Visit
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Azure Test Plans
WebWindowsMac+4 $6 a month Record5.5 Visit Azure Test Plans may suit teams that need traceable manual or exploratory testing connected to Azure Pipelines.
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Usersnap
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 €49 a month Record5.4 Visit Usersnap suits product and support teams collecting visual feedback, survey responses, and workflow signals.
9
Trac
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.3 Visit Trac suits software teams that want self-hosted issue tracking, wiki documentation, version-control links, timelines, and roadmaps.
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Bugzilla
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.0 Visit Bugzilla suits teams that need defect tracking on their own server, particularly where custom workflows, bug visibility controls, or custom fields matter.
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MantisBT
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.0 Visit MantisBT suits teams responsible for evaluating, installing, and maintaining a bug tracker in a company.
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FogBugz
WebAPISelf-hosted — Record4.9 Visit FogBugz is intended for software development teams, particularly teams of 5–50 people seeking to minimize management overhead.
16
Phorge
WebMacLinux+2 Free plan Record4.8 Visit Phorge is for professional software teams coordinating development across code, review, bugs, and documentation.
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Roundup
WebWindowsLinux+2 Free plan Record4.7 Visit Roundup suits teams that need adaptable issue tracking for software work, customer support, or other listed workflows.
Before you choose
Compare free and paid access
Some products in this category include a no-cost plan. Entry prices differ: Axosoft starts at $250 per user, Bird Eats Bug at $50 per month and BugHost at $29 per month.
Azure Test Plans starts at $52 per user per month, while GitLab Issues starts at $29 per user per month on annual billing.
Check trial terms
Trial lengths are not the same across products: Bird Eats Bug allows 14 days, whereas Azure Test Plans and GitLab Issues allow 30 days.
A free plan and a trial are separate terms, so compare both before starting paid use.
Align issue and sprint work
Look at issue limits, bug submission, workflow customization and sprint planning in the comparison fields. Together, these indicate how each product supports recording and moving bugs.
If sprint planning matters, review that field alongside workflow customization rather than treating issue tracking alone as the deciding factor.
Choose a hosting model
Products in this category support web, API, self-hosted, Linux, Windows or macOS environments. Check the platform details against your working setup.
Running software on your own environment may make a self-hosted option relevant.
Review licensing needs
Some products in this category provide open-source code. If you need to inspect or modify it, review the product's licence.
Check mobile access
This list compares mobile-app availability. Review that field if you need to capture or follow bug work away from a desktop.
Questions
Do bug tracking products offer free plans?
Yes. Products including Bugzilla, Flyspray, GitHub Issues, GitLab Issues, Bird Eats Bug and BugHost have a free plan.
Which products list a free trial?
Bird Eats Bug offers a 14-day trial; Azure Test Plans and GitLab Issues offer 30-day trials.
What platforms can these products run on?
The listed platform choices are web, API, self-hosted, Linux, Windows and macOS. Check the platform field for the product you are considering.
Is open-source bug tracking software available?
Yes. Some products provide open-source code. Review the licence before reading or changing code.
How do listed prices compare?
Starting prices shown are $250 per user for Axosoft, $50 per month for Bird Eats Bug, $29 per month for BugHost, $52 per user per month for Azure Test Plans and $29 per user per month annually for GitLab Issues.
Can I compare mobile support?
Yes. Mobile apps are compared along with bug intake, workflow customization, sprint planning and hosting options.
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