Bugzilla

Bugzilla is a web-based defect-tracking system for managing software bugs, issues, and change requests.

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Overview

Bugzilla is a mature, open-source bug-tracking system used to track defects, issues, and enhancements in software development projects. It supports advanced search, customizable workflows, time tracking, and security controls, and is installable on multiple operating systems.

Last updated: Sep 8, 2026

Key Features

Advanced Search Capabilities

Provides both simple and advanced search options including time-based and specific queries to find bugs efficiently.

Email Notifications Controlled By User Preferences

Users can customize email alerts for any changes in bugs according to their preferences.

Reports and Charts

Generates detailed reports and visual charts based on bug data with customizable axes and export options.

Automatic Duplicate Bug Detection

Detects similar bugs during bug filing to prevent duplicates and allows users to join existing bug discussions.

Time Tracking

Allows estimation and tracking of hours spent on bugs, with deadlines and visibility controls.

Request System

Enables users to request actions from others on bugs or attachments with tracking of responses.

Private Attachments and Comments

Supports marking certain comments and attachments as private, visible only to authorized groups.

Move Bugs Between Installations

Supports transferring bugs between different Bugzilla installations, even across versions.

Pros

Open-source and free to use without licensing fees.
Highly customizable with support for custom fields, workflows, and extensions.
Robust security features including group-based visibility and protection against common web vulnerabilities.
Supports multiple database engines and authentication methods.
Used and trusted by large open source projects and organizations globally.

Cons

Requires installation and hosting on own servers, which may require technical expertise.
User interface may be less modern compared to newer SaaS bug trackers.
No hosted or cloud version officially provided; users must self-host.
May have a steeper learning curve for new users due to extensive features.
Limited direct integrations compared to some commercial bug tracking tools.

Pricing

Bugzilla pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Free	0	Open-source and free to use Self-hosted installation Full access to all features Community support

Pricing is collected from the official Bugzilla website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

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Key Features

Advanced Search Capabilities

Provides both simple and advanced search options including time-based and specific queries to find bugs efficiently.

Email Notifications Controlled By User Preferences

Users can customize email alerts for any changes in bugs according to their preferences.

Reports and Charts

Generates detailed reports and visual charts based on bug data with customizable axes and export options.

Automatic Duplicate Bug Detection

Detects similar bugs during bug filing to prevent duplicates and allows users to join existing bug discussions.

Time Tracking

Allows estimation and tracking of hours spent on bugs, with deadlines and visibility controls.

Request System

Enables users to request actions from others on bugs or attachments with tracking of responses.

Private Attachments and Comments

Supports marking certain comments and attachments as private, visible only to authorized groups.

Move Bugs Between Installations

Supports transferring bugs between different Bugzilla installations, even across versions.

Pros

Open-source and free to use without licensing fees.
Highly customizable with support for custom fields, workflows, and extensions.
Robust security features including group-based visibility and protection against common web vulnerabilities.
Supports multiple database engines and authentication methods.
Used and trusted by large open source projects and organizations globally.

Cons

Requires installation and hosting on own servers, which may require technical expertise.
User interface may be less modern compared to newer SaaS bug trackers.
No hosted or cloud version officially provided; users must self-host.
May have a steeper learning curve for new users due to extensive features.
Limited direct integrations compared to some commercial bug tracking tools.

Pricing

Bugzilla pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Free	0	Open-source and free to use Self-hosted installation Full access to all features Community support

Pricing is collected from the official Bugzilla website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

Bugzilla

Overview

Key Features

Advanced Search Capabilities

Email Notifications Controlled By User Preferences

Reports and Charts

Automatic Duplicate Bug Detection

Time Tracking

Request System

Private Attachments and Comments

Move Bugs Between Installations

Pros

Cons

Pricing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ratings & reviews

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (0)

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (0)

Key Features

Advanced Search Capabilities

Email Notifications Controlled By User Preferences

Reports and Charts

Automatic Duplicate Bug Detection

Time Tracking

Request System

Private Attachments and Comments

Move Bugs Between Installations

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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