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Bug Monitor vs Download Monitor

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureBug MonitorDownload Monitor
Our scoreNot rated8.3/10
Starts at$39.99/year (better)$138/year
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–80K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAnalyticsAnalytics
VendorMust Have PluginsDownload Monitor
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Bug Monitor if…

  • Agencies that need to see client-reported bugs
  • Site owners who want error alerts with session context
  • You want the lower starting price
Bug Monitor reviewVisit Bug Monitor (opens in a new tab)

Choose Download Monitor if…

  • Sites that sell or gate PDF and file downloads
  • Teams that need download statistics
  • You want to start free
Download Monitor reviewVisit Download Monitor (opens in a new tab)

Features

Bug Monitor

  • JavaScript error detection
  • Network error detection
  • Realtime notifications
  • Session video recording
  • Screenshots of problem elements
  • WebVitals monitoring

Download Monitor

  • Download tracking
  • Access control
  • Version management
  • Email notifications
  • Reports and analytics
  • Shortcodes

Pros and cons

Bug Monitor

  • Session video and screenshots show what the user saw
  • Realtime notifications when an error occurs
  • Covers JavaScript, network, SEO and UI problems
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • No free version
  • The Single plan covers one website only
  • No independent Trustpilot profile found for this product

Download Monitor

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Download tracking and version control in one plugin
  • Form locks and rule-based access need the Complete plan
  • Annual plans renew automatically at the regular price
  • A 2024 security review found vulnerabilities in the plugin

Pricing plans

Bug Monitor

  • SingleStarts here

    $39.99/year

    1 site

    • Realtime notifications
    • Record a video of user sessions
    • Screenshot of problematic elements

  • Multi

    $119.99/year

    5 sites

    • Realtime notifications
    • Record a video of user sessions
    • Screenshot of problematic elements

  • Must-Have Pack

    $59.99/month

    Unlimited sites

    • All Must-Have Plugins included

Download Monitor

  • BasicStarts here

    $138/year

    1 site sites

    • Enhanced metrics
    • Anti-spam and bot protection
    • 1 year of support and updates

  • Popular

    $258/year

    3 sites sites

    • Email notifications and CSV import and export
    • Document library manager
    • Amazon S3 and Google Drive hosting

  • Complete

    $398/year

    5 sites sites

    • Rule-based access management
    • Form locks for Gravity Forms, WPForms and Contact Form 7
    • 1 year of priority support

Bug Monitor vs Download Monitor questions

Is Bug Monitor better than Download Monitor?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, Bug Monitor or Download Monitor?

Bug Monitor starts at $39.99/year and Download Monitor starts at $138/year.

Can I get Bug Monitor or Download Monitor cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

Bug Monitor

Frontend error monitoring for WordPress that detects and reports layout, functional, JavaScript, SEO, network, and PHP errors, with session replay to show what users did before a bug.

Free version
No
Price
From $39.99/year
Category
Analytics
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Bug Monitor

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