{"id":6151,"date":"2024-02-14T16:35:38","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T16:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=6151"},"modified":"2026-07-31T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T00:00:00","slug":"bug-report-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/bug-report-template\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Free Bug Report Templates To Standardize QA Reporting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most effective way to communicate bugs is through a standardized bug report template.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this text, you\u2019ll find <strong>8 free and editable bug report templates<\/strong> you can start using right away. We\u2019ve covered every format, from Google Sheets, Google Docs, Excel, Word, and PDF to templates offered in various task management software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list key-takeaways\">\n<li>A bug report template is a standardized form for reporting software bugs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best bug report templates exist in a collaborative space alongside your projects instead of in passive documents and spreadsheets, helping developers notice and resolve bugs faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The perfect bug report should contain the following 8 elements: bug ID, title, description, environment, expected vs. actual results, steps to reproduce, visual proof, and bug severity and priority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-bug-report-template\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a bug report template?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A bug report template is a standardized document used for reporting software issues to the development team. <\/strong>A bug report helps developers reproduce, prioritize, and fix problems quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a template for reporting bugs allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gather essential information about the bug in a precise and systematic way.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Produce reports in a consistent and predictable format that\u2019s easy to skim and understand at a glance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eliminate unstructured, rambly reports that waste time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce back-and-forth messaging to clarify unclear bug reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best bug report templates are those that live in a shared space where all your project teams work and collaborate. This eliminates internal team silos and leads to faster bug resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">Free bug tracking software<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">Manage and resolve bugs faster \u2014 improve planning, finish tasks, and create more free time for yourself with Plaky by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2 text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sample-bug-report-template\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample bug report template<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This sample bug report template contains fields for both reporting bugs and tracking bug status. Use it to collect issues from your internal QA team or external sources and track their progress. The image below shows an example of a filled-out sample bug report.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1206\" height=\"1470\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sample-bug-report-template.webp\" alt=\"Sample bug report template\" class=\"wp-image-19139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sample-bug-report-template.webp 1206w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sample-bug-report-template-246x300.webp 246w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sample-bug-report-template-840x1024.webp 840w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sample-bug-report-template-768x936.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sample-bug-report-template-10x12.webp 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get this sample bug report example in 5 different formats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1WE3MM3yuWeiuGxkZLievsmO07Z8RacMQlpQHTayv2FA\/copy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Docs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sample-bug-report-form-Plaky.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Word<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1GbcnUpMnbc8wmaWQLvoGiYCPtJ2KfyR-M9EBPT-y78g\/copy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Docs \u2014 table<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1pwIqhqDpTlYzcUjplJ6z6_aFwnFQxQ_QsROANPvnq-o\/copy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Sheets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Simple-bug-report-template-Plaky.xlsx\">Excel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-write-the-perfect-bug-report-every-time\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to write the perfect bug report every time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To consistently produce bug reports developers will appreciate, your bug report template should contain the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bug ID<\/strong> \u2014 A unique ID that helps locate the bug within your bug tracking system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bug title<\/strong> \u2014 A short and precise name that gives developers a clear idea of what the bug is about at a glance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bug description<\/strong> \u2014 Describe when, where, and how the bug manifested and whether you could replicate it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bug environment <\/strong>\u2014 Specifies where the bug appeared (which device, operating system, browser, app version, etc.). If any system configurations might have influenced the bug, mention those too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expected vs actual result<\/strong> \u2014 What you expected to happen versus what actually happened. Sometimes reveal issues that aren\u2019t system flaws, but a disconnect between expected and actual results due to confusing UI decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steps to reproduce<\/strong> \u2014 List step-by-step instructions on how to reproduce the bug. This helps developers and QA testers deconstruct the issue and move it through the QA testing pipeline faster.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visual proof <\/strong>\u2014 Images, videos, GIFs, or links that show an example of the bug in action help developers and QA testers understand the problem and lead to faster resolution times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bug severity and priority<\/strong> \u2014 Bug severity describes how much of an impact the bug has on the functionality of the software. Bug priority determines how quickly it should be fixed. The 2 may or may not influence one another, which is why it\u2019s good to have both statuses listed in your bug report.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this seems like a lot of information at first, there\u2019s no need to complicate it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/draganatadic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dragana Tadi\u0107<\/a>, a QA Engineer at CAKE.com, revealed that the best bug reports are those that help developers resolve bugs fast, which makes precision more important than volume of information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dragana-Tadic.jpeg\" alt=\"Dragana Tadic\" class=\"wp-image-6153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dragana-Tadic.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dragana-Tadic-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dragana-Tadic-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dragana-Tadic-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dragana-Tadic-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEvery great bug report should be clear, concise, intelligible, and informative so that the developers can easily reproduce the bug and fix it as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the easiest ways to speed up bug resolution is to stop using passive Excel or Google Sheet templates to log software bugs and switch to storing them in the same project management software you use to track other project-related tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Placing them in the same dynamic environment allows you to connect bugs to specific tasks and notify developers as soon as a bug is detected instead of relying on them to manually check spreadsheets in between tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-bug-report-templates-to-try-out-today\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 bug report templates to try out today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating a new report every time you find a bug is time-consuming and repetitive \u2014 it\u2019s much better to use a pre-made template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why I gathered some of the best bug report templates I could find. I tested each one, so let\u2019s see how they held up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-plaky-bug-report-template\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> bug report template<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"890\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Plaky-bug-report-template.webp\" alt=\"Plaky bug report template\" class=\"wp-image-19137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Plaky-bug-report-template.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Plaky-bug-report-template-607x300.webp 607w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Plaky-bug-report-template-1110x549.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Plaky-bug-report-template-768x380.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Plaky-bug-report-template-1536x759.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Plaky-bug-report-template-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plaky by CAKE.com is a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/project-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management tool<\/a>, which means that this bug report template lives in a collaborative workspace available to all your <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project teams<\/a>. Whenever a new report is added, developers get a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/notifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notification<\/a> and take over the issue, keeping handoffs clean and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/templates\/bug-tracking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get template<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Fully customizable fields<br>&#8211; Ability to create Item templates<br>&#8211; Effective for both reporting and tracking software bugs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Limited integrations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>This <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pre-made template<\/a> is available on the Free plan. You can use it as is or <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/help\/manage-project-in-plaky\/organize-board\/board-fields\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customize Fields<\/a> to fit your team\u2019s workflow. Opting for one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paid plans<\/a> will also give you access to <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/automations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Board automations<\/a> and custom <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/help\/manage-project-in-plaky\/item\/manage-item\/#set-item-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Item templates<\/a> that function as individual bug reports with custom, pre-determined <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fields<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1433\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-card-example-in-Plaky.webp\" alt=\"Plaky task card\" class=\"wp-image-19128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-card-example-in-Plaky.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-card-example-in-Plaky-377x300.webp 377w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-card-example-in-Plaky-1110x884.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-card-example-in-Plaky-768x611.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-card-example-in-Plaky-1536x1223.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-card-example-in-Plaky-15x12.webp 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bug report card example in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides bug reporting, you can also use this template to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Track bug status in Table or <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/kanban-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanban view<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your bug statistics with <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/updates\/chart-view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chart view<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track activity on your Boards and items with <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/activity-log\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Activity log<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight critical bugs with <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/conditional-coloring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conditional coloring<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See quick column summaries with <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summary row<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only thing I would like to see more of is integrations. For now, Plaky only integrates with 2 other free tools from the same app ecosystem by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify<\/a> for time tracking, budgeting, and invoicing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble<\/a> for team communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">Upscale your productivity game<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">Combine task management, team communication, and time tracking and invoicing with the CAKE.com bundle \u2014 get Plaky, Pumble, and Clockify Enterprise plans for just $12.99!<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/account.cake.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2 text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-github-bug-report-template\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GitHub<\/a> bug report template<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1038\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GitHub-bug-report-template.webp\" alt=\"GitHub bug report template\" class=\"wp-image-19135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GitHub-bug-report-template.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GitHub-bug-report-template-520x300.webp 520w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GitHub-bug-report-template-1110x640.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GitHub-bug-report-template-768x443.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GitHub-bug-report-template-1536x886.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GitHub-bug-report-template-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GitHub offers a professional bug report system that lets you submit bug reports directly to the software development team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Submits a report directly to the dev team<br>&#8211; Lets you create issues directly from comments, code, discussions, or projects<br>&#8211; Stores bug reports in the same place as source codes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; The bug reporting process can be long and tedious<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>GitHub uses Markdown for bug descriptions, but I had no problem creating a bug report even without being familiar with the language.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When creating a bug report in GitHub, you need to add a bug title and description, as well as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assign people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add labels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-milestones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project milestone<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tool offers one dedicated bug report template, but if that one doesn\u2019t suit you, you can always make your own or see what other users have created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you can generate an issue directly from a comment, a piece of code, a discussion, or a project.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1552\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Issue-comments-and-history-in-GitHub.webp\" alt=\"Issue comments and history in GitHub\" class=\"wp-image-19136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Issue-comments-and-history-in-GitHub.webp 1552w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Issue-comments-and-history-in-GitHub-721x300.webp 721w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Issue-comments-and-history-in-GitHub-1110x462.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Issue-comments-and-history-in-GitHub-768x320.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Issue-comments-and-history-in-GitHub-1536x639.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Issue-comments-and-history-in-GitHub-18x7.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1552px) 100vw, 1552px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Issue comments and history in GitHub<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it may be convenient to use GitHub to report bugs directly to developers, I found the bug report format to be disorganized. Moreover, reporting a bug, especially a more complex one, can take a lot of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But because it allows you to reference comments, code, and discussions in an issue, GitHub is a great option for developers creating bug reports for other developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 PLAKY PRO TIP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GitHub is one of the most widely used software in development teams around the world, but it\u2019s not the only one. Check out our list of some of the most useful tools you could use for software and game development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/software-development-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 Best Software Development Tools to Try Out<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/game-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7 Intuitive Game Project Management Tools to Streamline the Creative Process<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-jira-bug-report-template\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlassian.com\/software\/jira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jira<\/a> bug report template<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"904\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Jira.webp\" alt=\"Bug report details in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-19130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Jira.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Jira-597x300.webp 597w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Jira-1110x557.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Jira-768x386.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Jira-1536x771.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Jira-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jira is a task management tool that lets you manage bugs and issues in a meticulous and organized way. It allows developers, QA testers, managers, and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/stakeholder-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project stakeholders<\/a> to have a clear insight into the project and the issues it\u2019s facing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Simple to use<br>&#8211; Good customization options for fields and work types<br>&#8211; Lets you link bugs to other issues or comments<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Customization isn\u2019t very intuitive<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re creating a Jira account for the first time when opening this template, you need to answer a few questions about what you do and how you will be using Jira. This might result in a slightly different workspace than what I got based on my responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve created a bug report, you can link it to other issues, add comments, create subtasks, see the issue activity log, etc. For lengthier descriptions, there\u2019s also an option to generate an AI summary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I especially liked Jira\u2019s customization in this case. You can create customized bug reports based on the \u201cwork type\u201d you choose, with templates and customizable fields that fit your project\u2019s specific needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"908\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Customizing-a-bug-report-template-in-Jira.webp\" alt=\"Customizing a bug report template in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-19134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Customizing-a-bug-report-template-in-Jira.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Customizing-a-bug-report-template-in-Jira-595x300.webp 595w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Customizing-a-bug-report-template-in-Jira-1110x560.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Customizing-a-bug-report-template-in-Jira-768x387.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Customizing-a-bug-report-template-in-Jira-1536x775.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Customizing-a-bug-report-template-in-Jira-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Customizing a bug report template in Jira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">Free Jira alternative<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">If you want the same customization power with more ease of use \u2014 try Plaky by CAKE.com as a simpler and more affordable Jira alternative!<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2 text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/compare\/jira-alternative\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-clickup-bug-report-template\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp<\/a> bug report template<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"908\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ClickUps-bug-report-template.webp\" alt=\"ClickUp\u2019s bug report template\" class=\"wp-image-19132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ClickUps-bug-report-template.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ClickUps-bug-report-template-595x300.webp 595w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ClickUps-bug-report-template-1110x560.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ClickUps-bug-report-template-768x387.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ClickUps-bug-report-template-1536x775.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ClickUps-bug-report-template-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ClickUp offers several different bug tracking templates, all of which are customizable and available in at least 2 different views.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Multiple template options<br>&#8211; Custom and shareable bug submission forms<br>&#8211; Automatically turns bug submission forms into tasks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; The interface can be hard to navigate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best thing about bug reporting in ClickUp is bug submission forms. The tool lets you create your own bug report form with custom fields. You can then copy the link to the form and send it to users or team members who\u2019ve encountered an issue with your software. Once they submit the form, ClickUp automatically creates a task on your project page.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1168\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Creating-a-bug-submission-form-in-ClickUp.webp\" alt=\"Creating a bug submission form in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-19133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Creating-a-bug-submission-form-in-ClickUp.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Creating-a-bug-submission-form-in-ClickUp-462x300.webp 462w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Creating-a-bug-submission-form-in-ClickUp-1110x720.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Creating-a-bug-submission-form-in-ClickUp-768x498.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Creating-a-bug-submission-form-in-ClickUp-1536x997.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Creating-a-bug-submission-form-in-ClickUp-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a bug submission form in ClickUp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its useful features and templates, I think ClickUp\u2019s interface is awkward at times, and I had some trouble navigating it to get to the features I needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 PLAKY PRO TIP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like a full, in-depth review of ClickUp and how it compares to some other popular PM tools, such as Asana and monday.com, definitely check out these reviews:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/clickup-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/clickup-vs-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp vs. monday.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-asana-bug-report-template\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 <a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana<\/a> bug report template<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Asanas-bug-report-template.webp\" alt=\"Asana\u2019s bug report template\" class=\"wp-image-19127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Asanas-bug-report-template.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Asanas-bug-report-template-599x300.webp 599w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Asanas-bug-report-template-1110x556.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Asanas-bug-report-template-768x385.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Asanas-bug-report-template-1536x770.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Asanas-bug-report-template-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like Plaky and ClickUp, Asana is primarily a project management tool. It doesn\u2019t have dedicated bug-tracking functions, but it\u2019s fairly easy to use and keep track of project issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Has multiple views that cater to different projects and team habits<br>&#8211; Offers automations that speed up issue management&nbsp;<br>&#8211; Easy to use<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; The template is too simple, so it\u2019s almost like starting from scratch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asana\u2019s bug report template is very simple and doesn\u2019t offer much more to work with \u2014 it saved me barely any time compared to starting from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Asana\u2019s base functionality is good for bug reporting. For example, the different views it offers can be useful for specific team habits \u2014 like <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/agile-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agile<\/a> teams preferring the Kanban view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also add plenty of elements to your report, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A due date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assignee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attachments for visual proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subtasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I used the description field for a detailed explanation of the bug, including information such as the environment, expected and actual behavior of the software, steps to reproduce the bug, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you can create a custom text field for each of those elements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1364\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Asana.webp\" alt=\"Bug report details in Asana\" class=\"wp-image-19129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Asana.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Asana-396x300.webp 396w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Asana-1110x841.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Asana-768x582.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Asana-1536x1164.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Asana-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bug report details in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asana\u2019s paid plans provide you with more customization options, such as additional fields, views, and most importantly, rules (automations) that make the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/issue-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">issue management process<\/a> smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the prices are definitely on the higher end of the spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 PLAKY PRO TIP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to compare how Asana fares overall against some of the other bug tracking tools on this list, such as Jira and Trello, check out our detailed comparisons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/asana-vs-jira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana vs. Jira<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/trello-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-light plaky-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">Free Asana alternative<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">Asana doesn\u2019t offer nearly enough users in its free plan for a software development project. Instead, enjoy an unlimited user count with Plaky by CAKE.com!<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2 text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/compare\/asana-alternative\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-trello-bug-tracking-template\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 <a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello<\/a> bug tracking template<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"904\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Trellos-bug-tracking-template.webp\" alt=\"Trello's bug tracking template\" class=\"wp-image-19141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Trellos-bug-tracking-template.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Trellos-bug-tracking-template-597x300.webp 597w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Trellos-bug-tracking-template-1110x557.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Trellos-bug-tracking-template-768x386.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Trellos-bug-tracking-template-1536x771.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Trellos-bug-tracking-template-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trello\u2019s bug tracking templates are great for devs who don\u2019t want to use an overcomplicated bug management system. That said, it\u2019s worth mentioning that Trello doesn\u2019t have a native bug report or bug tracking template that I could find, so you\u2019ll have to choose among those made by other users (for this review I used the Bug Tracker by Robin Warren).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Easy to use<br>&#8211; Offers clear and intuitive visual task tracking via Trello\u2019s Kanban board<br>&#8211; Enables workflow enhancements through Power Ups and automations<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; The most useful features are accessible only on paid plans<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This bug report template leaves much to be desired if you\u2019re on Trello\u2019s free plan. It contains the expected fields, such as assignee, date, description, tags, and attachments, but anything more than that requires an upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the bright side, Trello\u2019s signature Kanban-style <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/what-is-task-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task management<\/a> and user-friendly interface make <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/simplify-bug-tracking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bug tracking<\/a> easy for Agile teams. The free plan also lets you connect Power-Ups (add-ons and integrations) to your Trello workspace, which gives your template additional functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In my case, I found the Blue Cat Reports Power-Up useful. This add-on lets you quickly create reports for your issues, which helps with progress tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using Trello Forms is also a simple way to add bug reports \u2014 Trello Forms will let you create up to 25 custom and shareable forms a month that people can fill out to report a bug.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1115\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Trello.webp\" alt=\"Bug report details in Trello\" class=\"wp-image-19131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Trello.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Trello-484x300.webp 484w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bug-report-details-in-Trello-1110x688.webp 1110w, 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that doesn\u2019t hide customizable fields behind a paid plan \u2014 try Plaky by CAKE.com!<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2 text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/compare\/trello-alternative\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/landing-1@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/landing-1.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-software-bug-report-template-google-sheets-excel-google-docs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7 Software bug report template: Google Sheets, Excel, Google Docs<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Software-bug-report-template.webp\" alt=\"Software bug report template\" class=\"wp-image-19140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Software-bug-report-template.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Software-bug-report-template-646x300.webp 646w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Software-bug-report-template-1110x516.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Software-bug-report-template-768x357.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Software-bug-report-template-1536x713.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Software-bug-report-template-18x8.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1T9EEnTUi9XPBTtkC49rK7zaYDmgItAX2Q7fqx9h1DGY\/copy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Docs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1_GqlBIo-YDuho8nvNvy5mqZ8r4k65FSZLacLMpQw2g0\/copy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Sheets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Software-bug-report-template-Plaky.xlsx\">Excel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using templates for bug reporting is supposed to make your life easier, not harder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why I took some time to create simple bug tracking templates for Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Docs \u2014 so that you don\u2019t need to introduce yet another software to your team\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-management-workflow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project workflow<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The templates for Google Sheets and Google Docs allow you to add people, dates, statuses, and files and collaborate with your colleagues, just like you would if you were using dedicated bug tracking tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bug report template for Excel is not as collaborative, but it\u2019s definitely useful for anyone who prefers to keep their information offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The templates are entirely customizable, so feel free to add or remove fields as you see fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div 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src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QA-bug-report-form-template.webp\" alt=\"QA bug report form template\" class=\"wp-image-19138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QA-bug-report-form-template.webp 1070w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QA-bug-report-form-template-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QA-bug-report-form-template-769x1024.webp 769w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QA-bug-report-form-template-768x1022.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QA-bug-report-form-template-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1070px) 100vw, 1070px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-GiOQhADwFNRrskQ451rFdE_sHvNZT9F0WOZ5mNGCXk\/copy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Docs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bug-report-form-template-Plaky.docx\">Word<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If what you need isn\u2019t a template for issue tracking, but a bug report form that other people can fill out and return to you, this is the template for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This bug report form template contains fields for your bug ID, title, environment in which the bug manifested, expected and actual results, steps to reproduce the bug, links, files, and resolution notes, as well as drop-down fields to mark the bug status, priority, severity, classification, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be sent out basically as a form for your QA team, clients, or anyone else to fill out and submit a bug report to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Google Docs and Word forms are easily customizable in case there are fields you\u2019d like to add, remove, or 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The clean interface and zero learning curve make Plaky the perfect tool for internal defect logging since it enables developers to easily collect bug reports from techies and non-techies alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-default\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">A tool for everyone<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">Why pay tons for complex tools only some of your teams truly understand how to use? 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