BugSnag alternative
A BugSnag alternative for Laravel teams with many clients.
BugSnag, part of SmartBear, is an error and performance monitoring tool for many platforms, with a strong focus on app stability. nopanic focuses on Laravel and adds uptime, SSL, scheduled tasks, status pages and security, priced per site.
Why teams look for an alternative to BugSnag
- Pricing by event and span volume is hard to predict across many client sites.
- Uptime, SSL and status pages still need a separate tool.
- Laravel teams do not need SDKs for dozens of platforms.
nopanic and BugSnag side by side
| Topic | nopanic | BugSnag |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Laravel apps run by agencies, organised per client | Error and performance monitoring for many platforms |
| Error tracking | Yes, through the nopanic/laravel package | Yes, with performance monitoring |
| Uptime checks | Yes, every 60 seconds | Not a listed feature |
| Scheduled task monitoring | Yes, Laravel scheduler sync and ping urls | Not a listed feature |
| SSL certificate monitoring | Yes, checked every hour | Not a listed feature |
| Status pages | Yes, on your client's own domain | Not a listed feature |
| Code security | Yes, code and dependency scanning | Not a listed feature |
| Data location | EU only, by Pixels Nederland B.V. (ISO 27001) | Not specified on the pricing page. On-premises available on higher plans |
| Pricing model | By number of sites, every module included | Per plan, by event and span volume |
Based on public information from BugSnag, checked in November 2026. BugSnag is a trademark of its owner. Spotted something outdated? Let us know and we will correct it.
Choose nopanic when
- You want errors, uptime and status pages for your Laravel clients in one place.
- You want a fixed price per site instead of event volume.
- You want EU-only processing by a company with ISO 27001.
Choose BugSnag when
- You build mobile apps and care about stability scores per release.
- You need SDKs for many languages and platforms.
- You need an on-premises installation.
Switching from BugSnag
Install the nopanic/laravel package next to BugSnag, compare the issues for a few days, then remove the BugSnag notifier. Add your sites for uptime and SSL monitoring in the same step.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run nopanic and BugSnag at the same time?
Yes. Both report from the Laravel exception handler, so you can compare them before switching.
Does nopanic support mobile apps?
No. nopanic is built for Laravel apps and websites.
All of this for every client site, in one place.
Monitoring, errors, debugging and security for every Laravel app you run. Hosted and processed in the EU.
