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Boarbs

The Marker.io alternative for collecting feature feedback

Marker.io excels at visual bug reporting. But if you need feature voting, public roadmaps, and community feedback boards — Boarbs is purpose-built for that. Free to start, 2-minute setup.

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Free forever for small teams · No credit card required · Unlimited voters

Why teams switch

When bug reporting isn't enough

Marker.io solves visual bug reporting brilliantly. But teams looking for feature feedback, user voting, and product prioritization need a purpose-built tool.

Built for bugs, not feature requests

Marker.io is a visual bug reporting tool — screenshot annotation, console logs, session replay. It's excellent at that. But it has no feature voting, no public boards, and no way for users to submit and prioritize ideas. If you need feedback collection, you need a different tool.

No way for users to vote on features

Marker.io reports go straight into your project management tool as tickets. There's no public-facing board where your community can upvote ideas, see what's planned, or feel heard. Boarbs gives every user a voice with frictionless voting — no account required.

No public roadmap or changelog

With Marker.io, your users have zero visibility into what you're building next. There's no roadmap, no status updates, no changelog. Boarbs lets you share a public roadmap so users know their feedback leads to action — building trust and reducing repeated requests.

Per-seat pricing adds up fast

Marker.io starts at $39/mo for 3 seats and jumps to $149/mo for 15 seats. Boarbs charges by boards, not by users — $0 for 3 boards with unlimited voters and team members. Your bill stays the same no matter how many people participate.

Feature comparison

Boarbs vs Marker.io — side by side

Different tools for different jobs. Here's how Boarbs and Marker.io compare across feedback collection and product management features.

Boarbs
Marker.io
Feature voting boards
Public roadmap
Feature request collection
Visual bug reporting
Screenshot annotation
Session replay
Team plan ($149/mo)
No login required for voters
N/A
Embeddable widget
Starting price
Free
$39/mo
Unlimited voters / reporters
Keyboard shortcuts
API-first / Open API
Jira integration
Coming soon
Team plan ($149/mo)
Setup time
2 minutes
5-10 minutes
Self-serve cancellation
Pricing

Per-seat vs per-board pricing

Marker.io charges per seat — every team member who needs dashboard access costs extra. Boarbs charges per board with unlimited team members on every plan.

Team size
Boarbs
Marker.io
3 team members
$0
$39/moStarter plan
10 team members
$0
$39/mo + $42/mo add-ons7 extra seats at $6/mo
15 team members
$0
$149/moTeam plan
30 team members
$0
$149/mo + $135/mo add-ons15 extra seats at $9/mo
50+ team members
$0
Custom pricingBusiness plan required

Every Boarbs plan includes

  • Unlimited voters on every plan
  • Unlimited team members on every plan
  • 3 boards free, up to unlimited on Pro ($29/mo)
  • Feature voting, public roadmap, embed widget
  • No per-seat billing
  • Self-serve cancellation

Marker.io's per-seat model explained

Marker.io distinguishes between "seats" (paid team members with dashboard access) and "reporters" (free, anyone who submits feedback). While reporters are unlimited, every internal team member who manages, triages, or collaborates on feedback needs a paid seat.

Essential features like session replay, Jira integration, and console log recording are locked behind the Team plan at $149/mo. The jump from Starter ($39/mo) to Team is steep, with no in-between option.

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Honest take

Who should switch — and who shouldn't

Marker.io and Boarbs solve different problems. Here's an honest look at which tool fits your needs.

Choose Boarbs if…

Boarbs is the better choice when:

  • You need feature voting boards where users can submit and prioritize ideas
  • You want a public roadmap to show users what's planned and in progress
  • You're collecting product feedback, not just bug reports
  • You want frictionless voting — no account required for your users
  • You need a free, lightweight tool to get started with feedback collection
  • You value keyboard-first UX and an API-first architecture

Marker.io is better if…

Consider Marker.io when:

  • Your primary need is visual bug reporting with screenshot annotation
  • You need session replay and console log capture for QA workflows
  • You run a web agency and need clients to annotate bugs directly on your sites
  • You need 2-way sync between bug reports and Jira/Asana/ClickUp
Getting started

From bug reports to feature feedback in minutes

Whether you replace Marker.io or use Boarbs alongside it, getting started is fast and painless.

01

Gather your feature requests

Review your Marker.io tickets and project management tool for feature requests mixed in with bug reports. Export or note the ideas your users have been asking for.

02

Create your boards

Set up feedback boards in Boarbs for your product areas. Import feature requests via our API or add them manually. It takes minutes, not hours.

03

Separate bugs from features

Keep Marker.io for bug reporting if you need it. Use Boarbs for feature feedback and prioritization. Or go all-in on Boarbs — your users will love having a voice.

Need help getting started?

Reach out and we'll help you set up your boards and import your existing feature requests.

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