RoastNest vs Marker.io
Marker.io is a mature bug reporting tool with session replay and deep issue-tracker sync. RoastNest is an open-source SDK that also collects ratings and runs your referral program. An honest comparison.
Checked on 18 September 2026. Prices change — every claim is sourced at the bottom.
The short version
Pick Marker.io if the job is QA and the reports must live in Jira. Pick RoastNest if you want feedback, ratings and referrals from one SDK you can self-host.
Marker.io: Website bug reporting for agencies and product teams, built around two-way sync with your issue tracker.
At a glance
RoastNest and Marker.io, feature by feature
| Capability | RoastNest | Marker.io |
|---|---|---|
| How it installs | React SDK (@roastnest/react) | Widget script or browser extension |
| Open source | Yes, SDK is open source | No |
| Self-hosted mode | Yes, submissions go to your backend | No |
| Element picker + screenshots | Yes | Yes, with annotation |
| Screen recording | Yes, from Starter | Yes, plus session replay from Team |
| Session replay | No | Yes |
| Ratings / NPS | Yes: stars, 1-10, emotion, thumbs | Not offered |
| Referral program | Yes, with conversion tracking | Not offered |
| Signed webhooks | From Starter ($19/mo) | On Business (custom pricing) |
| Issue tracker sync | Slack, Jira, Discord and webhooks | 15+ trackers with two-way sync |
What each one costs
List prices as of 18 September 2026
| Plan | RoastNest | Marker.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free: 1 site, 2 members, 50 feedback and 250 ratings a month | None, 15-day trial |
| Entry paid plan | $19/mo ($15 annual), 3 sites, 5 members | Starter $39/mo annual ($59 monthly), 3 users, 10 projects |
| Mid plan | $49/mo ($39 annual), 10 sites, 15 members | Team $149/mo annual ($199 monthly), 15 users, 50 projects |
| Usage caps | Monthly feedback and rating limits per plan | 5k page views on Starter, 25k on Team |
Where Marker.io is stronger
Session replay
Marker.io can replay what the user did before the report. RoastNest gives you a screen recording only when the reporter chooses to record one.
Two-way issue sync
Reports sync both ways with Jira, Linear, Asana, ClickUp, GitHub and a dozen more. Close it in Jira and it closes in Marker.io.
Guest reporters and QA workflow
Guest seats, data masking and workspace analytics are built for agencies running formal QA rounds with clients.
Where RoastNest is stronger
You can host it yourself
The SDK is open source and has a self-hosted mode, so submissions can go to your own backend and never touch our servers.
Ratings and referrals in the same install
Marker.io lists neither on its features page. With RoastNest, the widget that collects bugs also collects star ratings and hands users a referral link.
Webhooks without the enterprise tier
Signed webhooks with retries are included from $19/mo. On Marker.io they sit on the Business plan, which is custom-priced.
A free plan that includes every widget
Marker.io has a 15-day trial and no free tier.
Which one should you pick?
The honest split
Choose Marker.io if
your team runs structured QA rounds, you live in Jira or Linear and want issues to sync both ways, and session replay is worth the price step.
Choose RoastNest if
you want feedback, ratings and referrals from one React SDK, you care about owning the data, or you want to start free and pay $19 when you outgrow it.
Questions people ask
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Sources
We checked these on 18 September 2026. If something here is out of date or wrong, tell us and we will correct it.
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