React Buoy · House #25,818

What it is

Calls itself “devtools”.

• Calls itself: devtools

“In-app devtools for React Native and Expo.”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Flipper. Publishes a comparison page.

• Alternative to: Flipper

“You don't need a proxy or a root certificate.”

“Buoy vs Flipper”

What it costs

Monthly subscription. A free tier, free forever. Trial: “14 days”. Has an enterprise plan. No yearly plan. Prices quoted: $45/seat/mo, $9/mo.

• Monthly: yes
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever
• Price: $45/seat/mo · $9/mo
• Trial: 14 days
• Enterprise plan: yes

“$ 45 a seat when the company pays”

“…then $ 9 /mo · cancel anytime”

Who it sells to

Sells to developers. Built for solo users. Made for Customer support, Developers and QA.

• Sells to: developers
• Company size: solo / indie
• Made for: Customer support · Developers · QA

“Solo $9 per month · for one developer”

“Developers Inspect the running app QA Force the states that are hard to set up Customer support See what the customer sees”

How it runs

A desktop app for Linux, Windows and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the npm. AI is a side feature.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: Linux · Windows · macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: npm
• AI role: a side feature

“Desktop app included”

“…or download Buoy Desktop for macOS, Windows & Linux”

What it works with

Replaces Buoy and Flipper. Built on Expo and React Native. Names Claude Code, Codex and 2 more on its pages.

• Replaces: Buoy · Flipper
• Built on: Expo · React Native
• Names: Claude Code · Codex · Cursor · +1

“Inspect React Native requests, logs and state with Buoy.”

“…paste into Claude Code, Cursor or Codex · no agent? manual setup”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Shows customer logos. Trying it asks for a card. Publishes docs.

• Customer logos: yes
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: a card

“Start free trial”

“14 days free · card required”