The BugHerd alternative with a free plan
BugHerd and Annoture both capture visual bug reports and track them on a Kanban board. The difference is price: BugHerd starts at $50/month, while Annoture has a free plan that never expires and paid plans from £15/month.
Choose Annoture if…
- You want a free plan to use indefinitely, not a time-limited trial.
- Your team is small and $50/month for 5 members is hard to justify.
- Your testing is mainly on live websites and web apps in Chrome.
- You want Jira or GitHub integration without upgrading: both are on Annoture's free plan, while BugHerd's Jira integration starts on its $150/month Premium plan.
Stick with BugHerd if…
- You collect feedback from lots of clients: BugHerd includes unlimited guest users on every plan.
- You need feedback on Figma files, PDFs, or images as well as websites.
- You rely on integrations Annoture doesn't offer yet, such as Trello, Slack, or Microsoft Teams.
- You want video feedback built in.
BugHerd vs Annoture pricing
Side by side on the things that decide the bill.
| BugHerd | Annoture | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No, free trial only | Yes, free forever |
| Entry paid plan | Standard: $50/mo ($42/mo billed yearly) | Starter: £15/mo (£12/mo billed yearly) |
| Members on entry plan | 5 | 10 |
| Next plan up | Studio: $80/mo, 10 members | Team: £39/mo, unlimited members |
| Guest / client users | Unlimited on every plan | Client-specific boards on the Agency plan |
| Jira integration | Premium plan ($150/mo) and above | Included on the free plan |
BugHerd prices are in US dollars and Annoture's are in pounds. BugHerd pricing taken from its pricing page on 17 September 2026; check there for the latest figures.
Feature comparison
| Feature | BugHerd | Annoture |
|---|---|---|
| One-click visual bug capture | ||
| Screenshot with technical details (URL, browser, OS) | ||
| Built-in Kanban board | ||
| Chrome extension | ||
| Free plan with no time limit | ||
| GitHub integration | ||
| Jira integration on the entry planBugHerd includes Jira from its Premium plan. Annoture includes it on the free plan. | ||
| Feedback on Figma, PDF, and image files | ||
| Video feedback | ||
| Slack and Microsoft Teams integrationsAnnoture's Slack integration is coming soon. |
Switching from BugHerd
- 1
Install the Chrome extension
Add Annoture from the Chrome Web Store and create a free account. No card needed.
- 2
Create a project and invite your team
Add the site you're testing as a project and invite up to 5 teammates on the free plan.
- 3
Connect GitHub or Jira (optional)
If your developers work in GitHub or Jira, connect it so every captured bug is filed there automatically.
- 4
Run both tools side by side for a sprint
Capture new bugs in Annoture while you finish open items in your current tool, then switch over once the backlog is clear.
BugHerd alternative FAQs
Is there a free alternative to BugHerd?
Yes. Annoture has a free-forever plan with 3 projects, 5 team members, 100 screenshots a month, and 7-day retention. BugHerd offers a free trial, but no permanent free plan.
How much does BugHerd cost compared to Annoture?
BugHerd's Standard plan is $50/month ($42/month billed yearly) for 5 members, and Studio is $80/month for 10 members. Annoture's Starter plan is £15/month (£12/month billed yearly) for 10 members, and Team is £39/month with unlimited members. BugHerd prices are in US dollars and Annoture's are in pounds.
Does Annoture have a Kanban board like BugHerd?
Yes. Both tools include a built-in Kanban board, so captured bugs can be tracked and moved through your workflow without a separate project management tool.
What does BugHerd do that Annoture doesn't?
BugHerd includes unlimited guest users on every plan, feedback on Figma files, PDFs, and images, video feedback, and a wider range of integrations including Trello, Slack, and Microsoft Teams. If those are central to how you work, BugHerd may be the better fit.
Can I move from BugHerd to Annoture?
Yes. Install the Annoture Chrome extension, create a project for your site, and invite your team. Most teams capture new bugs in Annoture while they close out open items in BugHerd, then switch fully once that backlog is clear.
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