Bird Eats Bug (now Bug Capture by BrowserStack) is a screen-recording bug reporting tool that auto-captures console logs and network data. See features,…
Researched and fact-checked by Bartu Cavusoglu · Updated August 8, 2026
Bird Eats Bug is a bug-reporting and session-replay tool built for product, QA, support, and engineering teams. In 2024 it was acquired by BrowserStack and the product now operates under the name "Bug Capture by BrowserStack," though it still runs at its original birdeatsbug.com domain. Users install a Chrome extension or embed a Web SDK to record their screen while reproducing an issue; the tool automatically captures console logs, network requests, clicks/keystrokes, and environment/system details alongside the video, so engineers get a data-rich bug report instead of a vague description. Reports can be organized into shared collections and pushed into issue trackers and chat tools such as Jira, GitHub, Slack, Zapier, Linear, and Trello. Higher tiers add an E2E test generator that turns recorded sessions into Cypress/Selenium test scripts, custom-branded Web SDK widgets, advanced roles/permissions, and an on-premise enterprise option with SAML SSO and audit logs. The company states it is used by more than 30,000 users at organizations including Microsoft, Amazon, Atlassian, and Airbus, and has been recognized as a SoftwareAdvice Frontrunner, Capterra Shortlist leader, and GetApp Category Leader.
Key Features
One-click screen recording — Record your screen via a Chrome extension or embeddable Web SDK to capture a bug as it happens.
Automatic technical context capture — Every recording automatically attaches console logs, network requests, click/keystroke history, and environment/system details.
Instant replay — Background error detection with instant playback so reporters don't have to manually reproduce issues.
Shared collections — Organize bug reports into shared, permissioned collections for teams.
Issue tracker integrations — Push reports into Jira, GitHub, Slack, Zapier, Linear, and Trello.
E2E test generator — Higher tiers turn recorded sessions into Cypress/Selenium end-to-end test scripts.
Enterprise controls — On-premise deployment option with SAML SSO, custom terms, and audit logs.
Pros & Cons
Pros
One-click screen recording automatically bundles console logs, network requests, and system/environment data with the video, cutting down on back-and-forth clarifying questions
Direct integrations with Jira, GitHub, Slack, Zapier, Linear, and Trello fit into existing dev workflows
Free plan (15 uploads/month, no credit card) and a 14-day trial of premium features make it low-friction to evaluate
Premium tier includes an E2E test generator that converts recorded sessions into Cypress/Selenium test scripts
Enterprise option offers on-premise deployment, SAML SSO, and audit logs for larger, security-conscious teams
Cons
Paid plans start at $50/month for only 5 seats, with per-seat add-on pricing that can add up for larger teams
Free plan is capped at 15 uploads per month, which is thin for active QA workflows
Only 1 integration is included on the entry Starter plan — all integrations require upgrading to Premium
Recent acquisition by BrowserStack and rebrand to "Bug Capture" adds uncertainty about how long birdeatsbug.com will remain the product's home versus folding fully into browserstack.com