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Buoy provides in-app devtools for React Native, Expo and (beta) Flutter to inspect network, logs, storage and app state on mobile or desktop.
- for
- React Native developers, QA, support teams, and mobile app teams needing runtime inspection.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
- license
- open source
- v2.0.17Buoy Desktop 2.0.172 months ago
- v2.0.16Buoy Desktop 2.0.162 months ago
- v2.0.15Buoy Desktop 2.0.152 months ago
Key features
- Network inspector — Shows fetch/XHR calls, headers, bodies and timing without a proxy, with unlimited capture on paid plans.
- Console & logs — Displays app logs and state in real time on phone or desktop.
- Storage viewer — Lists storage keys and values, with read/write/delete on paid plans.
- React Query tool — Explore, refetch and invalidate queries directly from the app.
- Performance bench — Records FPS, CPU and memory to compare runs on real devices.
- Custom tools — Add your own React components as Buoy tools for unlimited extensibility.
Use cases
- Debug a production bug by viewing network requests and logs in a release build
- QA staff reproduce customer issues without code changes
- Support agents inspect app state to assist users
- Benchmark performance before and after a code change
- Allow AI coding agents like Claude or Cursor to control the app via MCP
Buoy pricing
- Free$0Development builds only · Last 25 network requests · Desktop dashboard with same limits
- Solo$9/mo/monthUnlimited request capture · MCP for AI agents · Release-build support
- Business$45/seat/mo/monthCompany license · Priority bug fixes · Seat-based pricing and SSO
Buoy vs alternatives
 Buoy |  Fluent CI |  Keel |  Calljmp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | In-app inspection of mobile apps | CI/CD pipeline scripting | Backend infrastructure | AI-driven code assistance |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 158 | 46 | 35 |
| Launched | Sep 2029 | Jan 2024 | Mar 2024 | Feb 2026 |
- Buoy vs Fluent CI: Fluent CI focuses on CI/CD pipelines, not in-app runtime inspection.
- Buoy vs Keel: Keel provides backend services and team tools, not client-side inspection tools.
- Buoy vs Calljmp: Calljmp offers AI agents for code, but Buoy embeds tools directly in the app for live debugging.
Buoy FAQ
Does the Free plan expire?+
No, it never expires and requires only a free account, but it has limits like the last 25 requests.
Do I need a credit card to start?+
A card is only needed for the 14-day Solo or Business trial; the Free plan is card-free.
Will Buoy work in my production app?+
Yes, with a Solo or Business plan you can run supported React Native tools in release builds.
Do I need a proxy or certificate for network capture?+
No, Buoy records fetch and XHR calls directly inside the app.
Can I build my own Buoy tools?+
Yes, you can add custom tools via the FloatingDevTools component at no extra cost.
Is my captured data sent to Buoy servers?+
No, data stays on the device and your desktop; Buoy’s servers only validate your key.
Summarized by DevHunt from buoy.gg · Sep 28, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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