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Ray Developer Tools

from €49/year

Ray (Developer Tools): Ray is a desktop app that beautifully organizes debug output from PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, and more. Pricing: from €49/year. (data verified July 2026)

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About Ray

What is Ray?

Ray is a dedicated desktop application that centralizes and displays debug output from your code. Instead of using cluttered var_dump() or dd() calls in your terminal or browser, Ray sends strings, arrays, objects, queries, and more to a clean, searchable interface. It supports PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, and other languages, and works via HTTP, SSH, or an MCP server for AI integration.

Who needs Ray?

Ray is built for developers—especially Laravel, PHP, and full-stack JavaScript devs—who want a more organized, persistent debugging experience. It’s ideal for debugging complex queries, remote servers, AI-generated output (Ray 3.0), and multiple concurrent projects. It is not a CI/CD tool, a code editor, or a testing framework.

Key use cases

Debugging remote servers over SSH; inspecting Laravel queries, jobs, emails, and exceptions automatically; pausing and measuring PHP execution time; rendering HTML components and Mermaid diagrams generated by AI; archiving and filtering messages across sessions; jumping directly to the relevant line in your IDE.

Key features

  • Multi-language support — Send debug output from PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, and more using the same syntax.
  • Remote debugging — Connect to remote servers over SSH and stream all debug calls to your local Ray app.
  • Search & filter — Find any message instantly by type, label, or color; archive sessions for later comparison.
  • Ray 3.0: AI integration — Render AI-generated HTML components and Mermaid/ERD diagrams directly inside Ray.
  • IDE jump — Click on any call to open the exact file and line in your editor.
  • Pause & measure — Pause PHP code execution and measure time between calls for performance debugging.
  • Auto-capture — Automatically receive queries, jobs, exceptions, emails and more without adding any ray() calls.

SaaSpartout Score

7.3 /10
Ease of use 8.5
Features depth 8.0
Value for money 7.5
Support quality 6.5
Integrations 7.0
Scalability 6.0
Documentation 7.0
Onboarding speed 8.0

Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.

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Ray Pricing

Ray pricing: from €49/year.

Ray Personal License — €49/year

Includes full access to Ray 3.0 features: all debug output, remote debugging, AI integrations, pause & measure, archive, filter, IDE jump, and auto-capture. Licenses are valid for 1 year, managed through Spatie. VAT added at checkout. Licenses purchased before Ray 3 remain valid.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Ray cost?
Ray costs €49 per year for a personal license. Licenses are valid for 1 year and managed via Spatie.
Is there a free trial for Ray?
Yes, Ray offers a free trial. You can download the app and test all features before buying a license.
What languages and frameworks does Ray support?
Ray supports PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, and more. You can also create custom clients for other languages.
What's new in Ray 3.0?
Ray 3.0 adds AI integration: render HTML components and Mermaid/ERD diagrams from AI output, plus pause & measure execution tools and remote debugging improvements.
Can I debug remote servers with Ray?
Yes, Ray supports remote debugging over SSH. All debug output from remote servers streams directly to your local Ray desktop app.
What are the best alternatives to Ray?
Common alternatives include Laravel Telescope (free, browser-based), Symfony VarDumper, and browser dev tools. Ray is unique for being a cross-language desktop debugger with AI features.

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