ACRA
Mobile crash reporting software
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Mobile development software
Mobile analytics software
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What is ACRA
ACRA (Application Crash Reports for Android) is an open-source crash reporting library for Android applications. It captures uncaught exceptions and other failure signals on-device and sends crash reports to a configurable endpoint (for example, email, HTTP, or a self-hosted collector). It is primarily used by Android developers who want to add crash reporting without relying on a hosted SaaS backend. ACRA differentiates through its library-first approach, flexible report destinations, and the ability to run fully self-managed data collection.
Open-source, library-first approach
ACRA is distributed as an Android library that developers embed directly into their apps. This makes it suitable for teams that prefer code-level control and want to avoid vendor lock-in to a hosted crash platform. The project’s open-source licensing also supports internal review and customization. It fits well when crash reporting is a component within a broader in-house observability stack.
Flexible report delivery options
ACRA supports multiple report “sender” mechanisms, allowing teams to route crash data to different destinations. This can include self-hosted endpoints or simple delivery methods that do not require a third-party service account. The flexibility helps organizations align crash data flows with existing security and compliance requirements. It also enables lightweight setups for smaller apps or internal tools.
Self-hosting and data control
Because ACRA can post to endpoints you operate, it supports deployments where crash data must remain within a controlled environment. Teams can integrate it with internal incident workflows, log pipelines, or custom storage. This is useful for regulated environments or apps with strict data residency constraints. It provides a path to crash reporting without sending telemetry to an external vendor by default.
Android-focused, not cross-platform
ACRA is designed for Android and does not provide a unified SDK for iOS or other platforms. Organizations building multi-platform mobile apps may need additional tooling to cover non-Android crash reporting. This can increase operational overhead compared with platforms that standardize crash and error reporting across environments. It also complicates consolidated reporting across mobile and backend services.
Limited hosted analytics experience
ACRA is primarily a crash reporting library rather than a full analytics and session diagnostics suite. It does not inherently provide the same level of out-of-the-box dashboards, issue triage workflows, or session replay features common in broader mobile observability products. Teams often need to build or integrate their own backend and visualization layer. As a result, time-to-value can be longer for organizations expecting a turnkey UI.
Requires backend and maintenance
To use ACRA beyond basic delivery methods, teams typically need to operate an endpoint or collector and manage storage, retention, and access controls. This adds engineering and operational responsibility compared with fully managed crash reporting services. Ongoing maintenance includes SDK updates, endpoint compatibility, and ensuring reports are correctly symbolicated and actionable. Smaller teams may find the operational burden disproportionate to their needs.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Open-source / Free Plans: No paid subscription plans listed on the official vendor site (ACRA is distributed as free open-source software). Notes: Official ACRA homepage states the project is "FREE" and "OPEN SOURCE"; the project documentation describes ACRA as a library to be integrated into your app and points to backends (self-hosted or community solutions) rather than paid ACRA-hosted plans.
Seller details
ACRA (open-source project; originally created by Kevin Gaudin)
Open Source
https://github.com/ACRA/acra
