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Rerun alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Rerun: needs code to log data rather than opening any file out of the box, and hosted Hub pricing is not published. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Rerun, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Foxglove currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Foxglove logoFoxgloveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +15 of 566.5
  1. Foxglove logo

    1. FoxgloveTop pick

    Best for: Robotics teams who need log visualization plus fleet-wide data upload, search and sharing

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rerun

    Ready-made viewer for ROS bags and MCAP files, plus a hosted platform for fleet data.

    Pros

    • Reads MCAP, ROS 1 and ROS 2 data and connects to live robots
    • Combines visualization with fleet data management and search
    • Free for small teams and for academic users

    Cons

    • Larger teams pay per developer seat, device and usage
    • Desktop Linux build needs a Debian-based system
    • No longer open source, unlike Lichtblick or Rerun
    Visit Foxglove Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Foxglove a good Rerun alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 3 developer seats
    Checked Oct 29, 2026foxglove.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $20/month + usage
    Checked Oct 29, 2026foxglove.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Data formats
    MCAP, ROS 1, ROS 2, Protobuf, JSON
    Checked Oct 29, 2026foxglove.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Academic use
    Free
    Checked Oct 29, 2026foxglove.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop platforms
    Linux, Windows, macOS
    Checked Oct 29, 2026foxglove.dev(opens source in a new tab)

The best Rerun alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Foxglove logo

Best Rerun alternative for most people

Foxglove

Ready-made viewer for ROS bags and MCAP files, plus a hosted platform for fleet data.

PlotJuggler logo

Best Rerun alternative for a free option

PlotJuggler

Lighter choice when you mostly need to plot time series from logs or live ROS topics.

Foxglove logo

Best Rerun alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Foxglove

Ready-made viewer for ROS bags and MCAP files, plus a hosted platform for fleet data.

PlotJuggler logo

Best Rerun alternative for open source

PlotJuggler

Lighter choice when you mostly need to plot time series from logs or live ROS topics.

Foxglove logo

Best Rerun alternative for Mac

Foxglove

Ready-made viewer for ROS bags and MCAP files, plus a hosted platform for fleet data.

Foxglove logo

Best Rerun alternative for Windows

Foxglove

Ready-made viewer for ROS bags and MCAP files, plus a hosted platform for fleet data.

Foxglove logo

Best Rerun alternative for Linux

Foxglove

Ready-made viewer for ROS bags and MCAP files, plus a hosted platform for fleet data.

Foxglove logo

Best Rerun alternative for working in the browser

Foxglove

Ready-made viewer for ROS bags and MCAP files, plus a hosted platform for fleet data.

Rerun alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Rerun?

Foxglove ranks first right now. Ready-made viewer for ROS bags and MCAP files, plus a hosted platform for fleet data.

Is there a free alternative to Rerun?

Yes. Foxglove (free plan + paid) and PlotJuggler (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Rerun?

Yes: PlotJuggler.

Which Rerun alternatives work on Linux?

Foxglove and PlotJuggler run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Rerun?

The complaints we hear most: needs code to log data rather than opening any file out of the box; hosted Hub pricing is not published; uses its own .rrd recording format.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Rerun, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.