Bug Monitor vs ExactMetrics

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

At a glance

FeatureBug MonitorExactMetrics
Our scoreNot rated5.1/10
Starts at$39.99/year (better)$99.50/year
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs–200K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAnalyticsAnalytics
VendorMust Have PluginsExactMetrics
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

Choose ExactMetrics if…

  • WordPress site owners who want Google Analytics without code
  • Store owners tracking WooCommerce sales
  • You want to start free

Features

Bug Monitor

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

ExactMetrics

  • Realtime analytics dashboard
  • Automatic tracking setup
  • eCommerce reports
  • Form conversion tracking
  • Popular posts and headline analyzer
  • Multi-site management

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

ExactMetrics

  • Free Lite version is listed on WordPress.org
  • Plus plan starts at $99.50 per year for one site
  • Standard setup adds Google Analytics tracking without code
  • eCommerce reports for WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads on Pro
  • WordPress.org reviews average 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • WooCommerce and eCommerce reports need the Pro plan at $199.50 per year
  • No Trustpilot or G2 rating was found for 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

ExactMetrics

  • PlusStarts here

    $99.50/year

    1 site sites

    • Realtime analytics dashboard
    • Popular posts and headline analyzer
    • Standard support
  • Pro

    $199.50/year

    5 sites sites

    • eCommerce and form conversion reports
    • WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads integrations
    • Priority support
  • Agency

    $399.50/year

    25 sites sites

    • Site management
    • Client license management
    • WordPress multisite support

What Reddit says

Bug Monitor

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

ExactMetrics

Reddit users who discuss ExactMetrics are critical, based on two 2020 threads. One complains that an update put the useful features behind a paywall, and another reports a setup flow that led to a 404 page with support available only on the Pro version.

Bug Monitor vs ExactMetrics questions

Is Bug Monitor better than ExactMetrics?

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

Which is cheaper, Bug Monitor or ExactMetrics?

Bug Monitor starts at $39.99/year and ExactMetrics starts at $99.50/year.

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

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

Both products

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

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