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BugHerd alternatives

BugHerd compared with 4 alternatives: Jira, Linear, Trello and GitHub Issues.

BugHerd is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $42 per month for up to 5 members, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly). All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
BugHerdThis toolFree trial · from $42/moTrial onlyWeb, Browser extension
JiraFree plan · from $9.70/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
LinearFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
TrelloFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
GitHub IssuesFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

BugHerd starts at $42 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Jira, Linear, Trello and GitHub Issues.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessBugHerdJiraLinearTrelloGitHub Issues

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of project management tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from BugHerd

  1. Jira

    Issue and project tracking for software and business teams

    • Jira starts at $9.70 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users). BugHerd starts at $42 per month for up to 5 members, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
    • Jira has a free plan. BugHerd does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Jira lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only BugHerd lists a browser extension.
    • Jira also covers tasks, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.

    Suits: Software teams tracking bugs and development work

    Jira vs BugHerdJira pricing and details

  2. Linear

    Issue tracking and product planning for software teams

    • Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. BugHerd starts at $42 per month for up to 5 members, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
    • Linear has a free plan. BugHerd does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Linear lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only BugHerd lists a browser extension.
    • Linear also covers tasks.

    Suits: Software teams planning work in issues, cycles and projects

    Linear vs BugHerdLinear pricing and details

  3. Trello

    Kanban boards with an inbox, planner and built-in automation

    • Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). BugHerd starts at $42 per month for up to 5 members, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
    • Trello has a free plan. BugHerd does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Trello lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only BugHerd lists a browser extension.
    • Trello also covers tasks, calendar, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.

    Suits: Individuals and small teams that plan work on kanban boards

    Trello vs BugHerdTrello pricing and details

  4. GitHub Issues

    Issue tracking and project planning built into GitHub

    • GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team). BugHerd starts at $42 per month for up to 5 members, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
    • GitHub Issues has a free plan. BugHerd does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GitHub Issues lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only BugHerd lists a browser extension.
    • GitHub Issues also covers Markdown, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.

    Suits: Software teams that already host their code on GitHub

    GitHub Issues vs BugHerdGitHub Issues pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in BugHerd

  • There is no free plan: a 7-day trial, then Standard for 5 members. Extra members cost $8 a month each, or $80 a year on yearly plans.
  • Jira, Asana, Linear, ClickUp, Monday.com and Teamwork links need Premium, at $125 a month billed yearly.
  • Custom branding and the client task board start on Premium; single sign-on needs the sales-priced Custom plan.
  • Feedback is collected through a script on your site or a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari; there are no phone apps.
BugHerd pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to BugHerd?

The alternatives to BugHerd in this directory are Jira, Linear, Trello and GitHub Issues. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BugHerd.

Is there a free alternative to BugHerd?

Yes. Jira, Linear, Trello and GitHub Issues have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which BugHerd alternatives work on Windows?

The BugHerd listing does not include a Windows app. Linear and Trello list one.

Which BugHerd alternatives work on macOS?

The BugHerd listing does not include a macOS app. Linear and Trello list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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