Hey everyone! 
I’m currently working on a game development project, and my current system for bug tracking, ToDo.TXT, is no longer sufficient. I’m looking for a solution that can effectively manage bug reports from both experienced developers and new testers.
The key requirements for this software are a searchable issue database and a structured issue-entry form with specific fields to help maintain focus and clarity.
Crucially, I’m looking for recommendations for bug-tracking software that is free (as in beer). What tools would you suggest for a small-to-medium game development team that wants something clean, user-friendly, and feature-rich without any cost? Any insights or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!
Hi @suneelak.673. One of the best free bug-tracking solutions I’ve used is Trello with a couple of Power-Ups that add bug-tracking functionality. Trello is incredibly user-friendly and customizable, making it easy to use for both seasoned devs and novice testers.
You can create a board with columns like “To Do,” “In Progress,” “Testing,” and “Done”, and use the Trello cards to represent each issue or bug.
For issue-entry forms, you can configure the cards to include fields like “Bug Description,” “Steps to Reproduce,” “Severity,” and “Status.” These can be easily customized to match your needs.
The search function in Trello makes it easy to find any specific issue, and you can also use labels to categorize the issues (like “Graphics Bug”, “Gameplay Bug”, etc.).
The free version of Trello offers unlimited boards, but if you want to unlock some advanced features (like more Power-Ups or better automation), there are paid options. But for a small team, the free version should be enough!
Well now go and use it!!! don’t just read 
Hope it works out well for you.
I think any discussion about coding tools feels incomplete without mentioning GitHub. It’s virtually everywhere! 
So Hi @shashank_watak & @suneelak.673! I am here with another tool offered by this giant 
. So, if you’re already using GitHub for your version control, then GitHub Issues could be the perfect fit for bug tracking. It’s free, deeply integrated into your codebase, and works well for both developers and testers.
GitHub Issues allows you to create custom issue templates with specific fields that help streamline the bug reporting process. You can include fields like “Expected Behavior,” “Actual Behavior,” “Reproducible Steps,” and “Severity.”
Additionally, GitHub Issues includes powerful search functionality and labels that allow you to easily filter through different types of bugs, such as “Critical,” “UI Bug,” or “Audio Bug”. You can also assign issues to developers, link them to pull requests, and track progress with milestones.
It’s ideal if your team is familiar with GitHub, and since it’s free for public repositories and for private repositories with up to three collaborators, it’s a great no-cost option for indie devs.
Happy bug tracking! 
Hola amigos! 
@suneelak.673, you already received excellent suggestions from @shashank_watak (Trello) and @dipen-soni (GitHub Issues). But let’s spotlight another popular tool: Jira!
For more robust project management and bug tracking, Jira is a strong option, especially with its free tier for small teams. It’s widely used in the software industry and offers powerful features for tracking both bugs and feature requests.
Jira allows you to create customized issue forms with specific fields for each issue (like “Priority,” “Bug Type,” and “Steps to Reproduce”). It also features advanced search functionality using JQL (Jira Query Language), making it easy to search and filter issues based on any criteria you define.
For small teams (under 10 users), the free plan of Jira offers many essential features for tracking bugs in your game dev project, including Kanban boards to visualize issue progress, customizable workflows, and integrations with Slack, GitHub, and other tools.
Although the learning curve is a bit steeper, Jira is a solid choice if you’re looking for something with more enterprise-level capabilities that still fits within a small team’s budget.
Wishing you smooth issue resolution! 