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Erlang Debugger

Free#21 of 27 in DebuggersIn-Memory Databases

Erlang Debugger: A focused Erlang debugger with graphical controls, process attachment, and remote-node support. Ranked #21 of 27 in Debuggers by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Open source; best for erlang developers.

6.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.9 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Erlang developers
Paid from
Free
Supported languages
Erlang
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Conditional breakpoints and detailed execution controls
- Process attachment, monitoring, and variable editing
- Remote-node debugging in global mode
Where it doesn't
- Supports Erlang rather than multiple programming languages
- Depends on the Erlang interpreter and wx application
- Debugging centers on interpreted modules with debug information

Our verdict on Erlang Debugger

Erlang Debugger is a graphical interface for debugging and testing Erlang programs. Distributed as part of Erlang/OTP, it is aimed at Erlang developers who need visual control over program execution rather than a general-purpose debugger. Its core workflow covers interpreting Erlang modules compiled with debug information, setting line, function, and conditional breakpoints, and moving through execution with step, next, continue, finish, and skip controls. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Its strongest area is the depth of its Erlang-focused inspection workflow. Developers can attach to and monitor processes, inspect and edit variable values, and examine stack traces and back-traces. The global mode can display and attach to processes executing interpreted code on other known Erlang nodes, giving distributed Erlang development a direct debugging path. These capabilities make the application a practical fit for investigating process behavior and stepping through interpreted code in an Erlang/OTP environment.

The trade-off is a narrow scope. Erlang Debugger supports Erlang, depends on the Erlang interpreter and wx application, and is centered on modules compiled with debug information. It is a strong choice for Erlang developers who want a graphical debugger included with Erlang/OTP, especially when conditional breakpoints, process attachment, variable editing, or remote-node debugging matter. Developers seeking a multi-language debugger or workflows beyond interpreted Erlang modules should choose a broader debugging tool instead.

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Erlang Debugger pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Erlang Debugger fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Supported languages	Erlang
Target platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Remote debugging	Yes
Conditional breakpoints	Yes
Exception breakpoints	Not verified
Time-travel debugging	Not verified
Core dump debugging	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	erlang.org
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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