The BugHerd alternative for collecting product feedback — not just bugs
BugHerd is great for visual bug tracking during development. But if you need ongoing product feedback, public voting, and a roadmap your users can see — Boarbs is built for that. Free to start, 2-minute setup.
Free forever for small teams · No credit card required · Unlimited voters
Why teams outgrow BugHerd
BugHerd is a solid bug tracking tool for agencies and web teams. But when you need ongoing product feedback from real users, it falls short.
Bug tracking isn't feedback collection
BugHerd pins bugs on web pages during development — that's its strength. But once your product is live and you need to collect feature requests, gauge demand, and prioritize your roadmap with real user input, you need a feedback tool. Boarbs is built for exactly that.
Per-seat pricing adds up fast
BugHerd starts at $42/mo for 5 members on the Standard plan. Need 10 members? That's $67/mo. 25 members? $125/mo. Extra members cost $6.60–$8 each. Boarbs gives you unlimited team members on every plan — including free.
No public-facing feedback portal
BugHerd is an internal tool — there's no way for your users to see what others requested, vote on features, or follow a public roadmap. Boarbs gives you embeddable boards, a public portal, and voting without login walls.
Websites only — nothing else
BugHerd requires a JavaScript widget installed on a website. If you're building a mobile app, desktop software, API, or any non-web product, BugHerd simply doesn't work. Boarbs is product-agnostic — any product, any platform.
Boarbs vs BugHerd — side by side
Different tools for different jobs. Here's how they compare when it comes to collecting and managing product feedback.
What you actually pay as your team grows
BugHerd charges per member per month — every developer, designer, and PM added to the project increases your bill. Boarbs includes unlimited team members on every plan.
Every Boarbs plan includes
- Unlimited team members on every plan
- Unlimited voters — no tracked-user billing
- 3 boards free, up to unlimited on Pro ($29/mo)
- Embed, widget, and portal
- Public voting and roadmap
- Self-serve cancellation
BugHerd's per-seat model explained
BugHerd's Standard plan includes 5 members for $42/mo. Need more? You either upgrade to a higher tier (Studio at $67/mo for 10, Premium at $125/mo for 25) or pay $6.60–$8 per additional member.
For growing teams where multiple people need to manage feedback, this per-seat cost adds up quickly. Boarbs never charges per user — team members, voters, and submissions are always unlimited.
Who should switch — and who shouldn't
BugHerd and Boarbs solve different problems. Here's an honest look at when each tool is the right choice.
Choose Boarbs if…
Boarbs is the better choice when:
- You need ongoing product feedback from real users, not just QA bugs
- You want public voting so users can upvote and prioritize features
- You're building something that isn't a website (mobile app, API, desktop software)
- You want a public roadmap your community can follow
- You need unlimited team members without per-seat costs
- You want zero-friction feedback — no login walls for voters
BugHerd might be better if…
Consider sticking with BugHerd when:
- Your primary need is visual bug tracking on staging websites
- You're a web agency collecting client feedback during site builds
- You need automatic browser metadata and screenshot capture for bugs
- You rely on Jira/Asana integration specifically for bug triage workflows
Moving from BugHerd to Boarbs
Since BugHerd and Boarbs serve different purposes, the switch is more of an upgrade than a migration. Set up your feedback boards and go live in minutes.
Export your feedback data
Export your tasks and feedback from BugHerd. We support CSV and API-based imports for posts, votes, and statuses.
Create your boards
Set up your feedback boards in Boarbs — organize by product area, feature category, or however your team works. Takes 2 minutes.
Share with your users
Embed the widget, share your portal link, or add a feedback button. Your users can start voting and requesting features immediately — no account required.
Need help getting started?
Reach out and we'll help you set up your boards and import any existing feedback data.
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