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BugHerd vs Percy

BugHerd logo

BugHerd

Testing

Visual feedback and bug tracking for websites

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Percy logo

Percy

Testing

Visual regression testing owned by BrowserStack, with a permanent free tier for low screenshot volume

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BugHerd additional team members cost $8/user/month or $6.60/user/year; Percy pixel-based diffing generates more false positives from font rendering and anti-aliasing noise than Applitools' AI-based comparison, which trains some teams to start ignoring diff alerts over time.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BugHerd and Percy actually diverge.

Attributes where BugHerd and Percy differ
AttributeBugHerdPercy
Pricing modelsubscriptionFreemium, paid tiers by screenshot volume

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Testing).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BugHerd

Nothing recorded that Percy does not also cover.

Only in Percy

  • Screenshot diffing
  • Framework integrations
  • Responsive and cross-browser snapshots
  • Review workflow
  • Build history
  • BrowserStack platform integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BugHerd

  • Website feedback collectionnot Percy
  • Design review collaborationnot Percy
  • Client feedback managementnot Percy

Percy

  • A team already on BrowserStack for device testing that wants to add visual regression without a separate vendor relationshipnot BugHerd
  • A low-traffic project that can run indefinitely on the 5,000-screenshot free tier without paying anythingnot BugHerd
  • A team wanting a lower cost per screenshot than Applitools and willing to tolerate more manual false-positive triagenot BugHerd
  • A Cypress or Playwright test suite adding visual checks without changing its existing test runnernot BugHerd

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BugHerd

  • Additional team members cost $8/user/month or $6.60/user/year
  • Premium plan required for custom branding and advanced integrations

Percy

  • Pixel-based diffing generates more false positives from font rendering and anti-aliasing noise than Applitools' AI-based comparison, which trains some teams to start ignoring diff alerts over time.
  • It is billed separately from core BrowserStack device testing, and stacking Percy with other BrowserStack modules such as Accessibility Testing materially increases total contract value beyond the headline device testing price.
  • Paid tier pricing above the free tier is not transparently published as a fixed number, requiring a quote to know actual cost at scale.
  • The free tier's 5,000-screenshot cap is easy to exceed for any team running visual tests across multiple browsers and viewports on every commit, pushing many active projects into a paid tier faster than the free number suggests.
  • As part of a larger acquired portfolio, Percy's roadmap priority within BrowserStack's broader product strategy is less certain than it would be as a standalone company's sole focus.

Pricing, plan by plan

BugHerd

Free
  • Standard$50/month
    • 5 included members
    • 10 GB storage
    • Unlimited projects and client users
  • Studio$80/month
    • 10 included members
    • 25 GB storage
    • Unlimited projects and client users
  • Premium$150/month
    • 25 included members
    • 50 GB storage
    • Custom branding, premium integrations
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • Custom member limit
    • Everything in Premium plus dedicated success manager
    • SSO, 99.9% SLA

Percy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5,000 screenshots a month
    • Unlimited users and projects
    • 30-day build history
  • Percy$undefined/month
    • Priced by screenshot volume above the free tier
    • Sold separately from core BrowserStack device testing plans
    • Get a current quote before assuming bundled pricing with other BrowserStack products

Which should you pick?

Choose BugHerd if

  • You want to start without paying.
BugHerd review

Choose Percy if

  • You need screenshot diffing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want framework integrations.
Percy review

Questions people ask

Is BugHerd or Percy better?
Neither clearly leads. BugHerd starts at Free and Percy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BugHerd or Percy?
BugHerd starts at Free and Percy at Free.
Does BugHerd or Percy run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use BugHerd for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is BugHerd best used for?
BugHerd is most often used for website feedback collection, design review collaboration, client feedback management. Of those, website feedback collection and design review collaboration are not what Percy is typically brought in for.
What can BugHerd do that Percy cannot?
Percy covers Screenshot diffing, Framework integrations, Responsive and cross-browser snapshots, Review workflow.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BugHerd: How much does BugHerd cost?

Plans start at $50/month (Standard); Studio is $80/month; Premium is $150/month; Enterprise has custom pricing. Annual billing saves approximately 2 months' cost.

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Percy: Is Percy free?

Yes for up to 5,000 screenshots a month with unlimited users and projects; beyond that it is a paid, quote-priced module.

BugHerd: How many team members are included in each BugHerd plan?

Standard includes 5 members; Studio includes 10; Premium includes 25. Additional members cost $8/user/month or $6.60/user/year with annual billing.

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Percy: Is Percy included if I already pay for BrowserStack device testing?

No, it is billed separately by screenshot volume, not bundled into core device testing plans.

BugHerd: What storage limits does BugHerd provide?

Standard includes 10 GB storage; Studio includes 25 GB; Premium includes 50 GB. All plans offer unlimited projects and unlimited client user access.

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Percy: How does it compare to Applitools?

Percy uses pixel-based diffing, which is generally cheaper per screenshot but produces more false positives than Applitools' AI-based perceptual comparison.

BugHerd: Does BugHerd offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes, 60-day money-back guarantee available on purchases. Free trial also available to test the platform.

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