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Best Debugging Software in 2026

Use debugging software to examine faults on platforms such as Windows, macOS, Linux, the web, iOS and Android. This list is for developers comparing tools before choosing one.

  1. 01 CLion

    CLion suits C and C++ developers who need build, debugging and testing tools across desktop platforms.

    From $10.90/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    9.4 Visit Specs
  2. 02 IntelliJ IDEA

    IntelliJ IDEA suits developers working in Java or Kotlin who want an IDE with debugging, build-tool, and version-control integrations.

    From $8.33/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    9.2 Visit Specs
  3. 03 BugSnag

    BugSnag suits development teams monitoring mobile and web applications across multiple platforms.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.0 Visit Specs
  4. 04 PyCharm

    It suits Python developers working in web, data, or AI/ML projects who need integrated debugging, testing, version control, or database tools.

    From $8.33/mo Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    9.0 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Airbrake

    Airbrake suits technical teams monitoring application errors and performance across supported languages and frameworks.

    From $17/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.9 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Backtrace
    From $50/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.8 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Firefox Developer Tools
    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
    8.7 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Microsoft Edge

    Edge suits people looking for a free browser across desktop and mobile platforms, with extension support and built-in tracking protection.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.7 Visit Specs
  9. 09 LLDB

    LLDB suits developers working with C-family languages who need a debugger for desktop or supported mobile targets.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.5 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Visual Studio

    Visual Studio suits developers building the listed kinds of applications on Windows, from individuals to small teams and enterprise organizations.

    Free plan Windows · API
    8.5 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Apache NetBeans

    It suits developers working with Java, PHP, or other languages who want code editing, refactoring, and debugging tools across desktop operating systems.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.3 Visit Specs
  12. 12 GoLand
    Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.3 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Visual Studio Code

    It suits developers who want an editor with built-in coding tools, broad language support, and optional AI agent workflows.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.2 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Eclipse IDE

    It suits developers seeking a free desktop development platform, especially those working with Java or other areas covered by Eclipse packages.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.1 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Rider

    Rider suits .NET and game developers who want an IDE spanning supported game engines, web development and database tools.

    From $14.08/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.1 Visit Specs
  16. 16 GDB

    GDB suits developers who need to inspect and control programs running locally, remotely, or in a simulator.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.0 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Safari

    Safari suits people using Apple devices who want synchronized browsing, privacy controls, extensions, and web apps.

    Free plan macOS · iOS · Browser extension
    8.0 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Delve
    Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    7.9 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Rollbar

    Rollbar suits software teams investigating errors across releases and frontend sessions, especially those using its listed SDKs and integrations.

    Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    7.6 Visit Specs
  20. 20 WebStorm
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.5 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Xcode Cloud

    It suits Apple development teams using Xcode, remote Git repositories, and TestFlight distribution.

    From $49.99/mo Free plan Web · macOS · iOS
    7.5 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Xdebug

    Xdebug suits PHP developers who need interactive debugging, tracing, profiling, or code coverage.

    From £16.67/mo Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.3 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Firebase CrashlyticsGoogle
    Free plan iOS · Android
    6.8 Visit Specs
  24. 24 rr
    Linux
    6.8 Visit Specs
  25. 25 React Developer Tools
    Web
    5.7 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Review free plans, starting prices and trials, then weigh remote, browser and mobile debugging alongside profiling, IDE connections, concurrent sessions and language support.

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