Honeybadger review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Honeybadger suits small businesses and solo developers who want a full developer toolset on a free plan, with paid plans from $26. Entry pricing is the trade-off: the paid plan sits above the site median, while the free trial of 30 days matches the site upper quartile.
Key facts
- Best for
- Small businesses that want a developer-ready accounting toolset they can open on a free plan.
- Price from
- $26 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free trial length
- 30 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Integrations
- 30 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- iOS (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Honeybadger Industries LLC (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2012 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Small business, Enterprise
- Pricing model
- Free plan, Free trial
- Official website
- honeybadger.io
Business tools
- Price from
- $26 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Usage limits
- Free Developer plan for solo developers (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free trial length
- 30 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Integrations
- 30 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Honeybadger Industries LLC (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2012 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Small business, Enterprise
- Pricing model
- Free plan, Free trial
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App Store
Pros and cons
Pros
- A free plan is available, with the free Developer plan aimed at solo developers (Free Developer plan for solo developers)
- A free trial of 30 days, matching the site upper quartile of 30 days
- 30 integrations are listed, so existing tools can stay in place
- Registered as Honeybadger Industries LLC in the US and shipping an iOS app (ios)
Cons
- Paid plans start at $26, above the site median of €13.15
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no phone or live chat line
- The free plan is built for solo developers (Free Developer plan for solo developers), so a team drawn from small business and enterprise moves to paid plans
Who it suits
- Solo developers and small businesses that want a free plan and a 30 day trial before paying
- Small businesses that need 30 integrations alongside the tools they already run
- Businesses in the US that want an iOS app (ios) for expense checks away from the desk
Who should look elsewhere
- Qonto, when the entry price decides it: Qonto lists €9
- Accountable, which starts at €9.90
How it compares on our data
On our data Honeybadger ranks 9 of 166 brands on free trial length and 127 of 200 on price from. The trial ranking is the stronger of the pair, while the price ranking pushes a paid plan down the accounting list we track.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Honeybadger cost to get going?+
Honeybadger offers a free plan, so a small business can open an account at no cost, and paid plans run from $26. The free trial lasts 30 days, and the free Developer plan is aimed at solo developers (Free Developer plan for solo developers).
Is there a free trial, and how long does it run?+
Yes. The free trial runs 30 days, and a free plan stays available after it, with a Developer tier built for solo developers (Free Developer plan for solo developers). The commercial model combines a free plan with a trial (free plan and free trial).
Who is Honeybadger built for?+
Honeybadger names small business and enterprise as its audiences, and its free Developer plan is aimed at solo developers (Free Developer plan for solo developers). The business is registered as Honeybadger Industries LLC and dates back to 2012, and it is based in the US.
Can I use Honeybadger on a phone?+
Honeybadger publishes an iOS app, listed under ios, which covers the mobile side on Apple devices. If a question comes up while you set up, support runs on email and help centre. The same free trial of 30 days applies.
What does Honeybadger connect to?+
Honeybadger lists 30 integrations, so it can sit alongside the tools a small business already runs day to day. It is aimed at small business and enterprise, and the company sits in the US with a free plan available.
How do I get help from Honeybadger?+
Support runs on email and help centre, so email and the help centre are the routes in. No phone or live chat line is listed. The company has been trading since 2012 under Honeybadger Industries LLC, and its documentation sits alongside the help centre.
How does Honeybadger compare on price?+
Paid plans from Honeybadger start at $26. Among the alternatives listed here, Qonto starts at €9 and Accountable at €9.90, so Honeybadger sits above both on entry, softened by its free plan and 30 day trial.
Sources
- apps.apple.com/us/app/honeybadger-mobile/id973629481 checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Platforms
“trackName=Honeybadger Mobile; sellerName=Honeybadger Industries LLC”
- docs.honeybadger.io checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Support”
- slashdot.org/software/p/Honeybadger checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters
“Headquarters: United States”
- honeybadger.io/about checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Audience
“In 2012, three indie developers built an error tracking app”
- honeybadger.io/integrations checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Integrations
“30+ other tools your team already uses”
- honeybadger.io/plans checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free plan, Free trial length, Pricing model, Price from, Usage limits
“Developer $0 /mo Free!”
- honeybadger.io/terms checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“operated by Honeybadger Industries LLC”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Local compliance.
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