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Overview

Backlog hits the sweet spot: powerful enough for real workflows, simple enough for everyone to use—and easier on your budget than complicated tools. Whether you're collaborating onsite, remotely, or across time zones, Backlog keeps work visible, organized, and moving forward. Built for teams of all sizes, it helps you manage sprints, client projects, and internal requests without the clutter of disconnected tools.

Backlog Specifications

  • Time Tracking
  • Task Management
  • Reporting
  • Budget Management

Backlog Features

Subtasking

This feature enables the grouping of related tasks. It helps maintain organization within each project and ensures no task is overlooked. The software provides a clear overview of all the tasks, making managing and completing them on time easier. Moreover, Backlog grooming streamlines project planning and ensures a structured system is implemented regarding project management.

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Wikis

Backlog allows for the creation of collaboratively edited web pages. These pages serve as a valuable knowledge base for the team, providing answers to common questions and instructions. The platform saves time and ensures everyone has access to the same information, promoting consistency across the team.

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Issue And Bug Tracking

The bug and issue tracking functionality provides efficient tracking, prioritization, and resolution of software issues, playing a vital role in maintaining software quality. Minor-seeming bugs can potentially lead to broader system degradation and user experience issues. The software addresses these bugs to save developers time so they can focus on priority tasks.

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Burndown Charts

This feature showcases your current milestones and reflects your milestone progress. Plotting a line graph of work hours remaining on the vertical axis and the milestone’s timeline on the horizontal axis shows the remaining work to be done over time. Backlog indicates whether you will reach your goal; if you are not, you can take steps to get your team back on track.

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Kanban Boards

The Kanban boards provide project managers with systematic organization and prioritization of issues as they come in. The software sets a work-in-progress (WIP) limit for issues or tasks and uses custom statuses to define your workflow. It helps manage tasks through your workflow with boards.

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Code Management

Backlog integrates Git and Subversion repositories for easy code management. It makes project knowledge available and editable through Wikis and keeps all related project files in one workspace through drag-and-drop file sharing. Backlog software manages code and documentation alongside project work.

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Gantt Chart

A Gantt chart is a visual project management tool that uses a horizontal bar chart to display a project's timeline, tasks, and dependencies over time. Tasks are listed on the vertical axis, and time is on the horizontal axis, with bars showing task duration and connections illustrating dependencies, helping teams visualize progress and manage complex projects effectively.

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Pros And Cons of Backlog

Pros

  • User-friendly design aids navigation

  • Facilitates efficient team communication

  • Easily manage complex projects

  • Connects with popular third-party apps

  • Effective resolution for software issues

Cons

  • New users may require time to adapt

  • Advanced search features could be improved, according to some reviews

  • Customization options are limited

Backlog Pricing

Free

Starter

Standard

Premium

  • 10 users

  • 1 project

  • 100 MB storage

  • Git & Subversion

  • Board

  • 30 users

  • 5 projects

  • 1 GB storage

  • Subtasking

  • Unlimited users

  • 100 projects

  • 30 GB storage

  • Gantt charts

  • Burndown chart

  • Issue templates

  • 100 GB storage

  • Custom fields

  • Dedicated support

Disclaimer: The pricing details were last updated on Sep 07, 2026 from the vendor's website. Please contact us for a tailored pricing list.

Backlog Reviews

Total 45 reviews

4.6

All reviews are from verified customers

Rating Distribution

5

Stars

69%

4

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29%

3

Stars

0%

2

Stars

0%

1

Stars

2%

Share your experience

U

Ulf

IT, 1-10 employees

More than a year

5.0
April 2024

“Versatile task and issues tracker tool”

Pros

As someone who loves efficiency, I adore this versatile project management tool. It accommodates various needs seamlessly without limiting any potential use.

Cons

I wish there was a quicker way for me to update the progress of tasks or issues. Currently, I have to open each one individually to make changes, like marking them as "resolved". It'd be great if I could do this with just one click or selecting an option from a dropdown menu on the list of issues.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

8

Customer Support

8

Functionality

10

B

Bishal

IT, 11-50 employees

Less than 6 months

4.0
October 2023

“Where Tasks Meet Their Match and Teams Get Stuff Done!”

Pros

This tool feels like the ultimate to-do list supercharged! With all my tasks consolidated in one spot, staying on top of everything is effortless. It's a vital asset for anyone serious about managing projects efficiently.

Cons

I find the file storage limitations particularly challenging when dealing with larger files, which can be crucial for extensive projects. Managing lengthy task lists can also be overwhelming, increasing the risk of misplacing or overlooking tasks.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

9

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

S

Saili

IT, 11-50 employees

Less than 6 months

5.0
August 2023

“My Experience so far”

Pros

The ease of scheduling tasks and tracking progress is unmatched.

Cons

So far, we haven't encountered any issues, even though our project is currently quite extensive and still expanding.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

Frequently Asked Questions

What features make Backlog stand out in project management software?

Task management: Create detailed tasks and sub-tasks and assign them to team members. Gantt charts: Visualize project timelines for individuals and teams with auto-generated Gantt charts. Kanban boards: Visually manage projects with real-time Kanban boards and custom status levels. Burndown charts: Backlog’s burndown charts help project managers track progress and identify bottlenecks. Communication tools: exchange comments, send notifications, assign tasks.

How does the 30-day free trial work?

Backlog is completely free for 30 days. Once your trial is over, you can continue using Backlog by activating your subscription and entering your payment details. You can cancel anytime during your trial period.

How does Backlog enhance collaboration among team members?

Team members can communicate easily with each other, exchanging comments, sending notifications, and sharing files on individual tasks and subtasks. Users can create project wikis that serve as a central repository for shared team resources and documentation. Important project files can be uploaded and managed in centrally located folders. There are also integrations with popular communication platforms, including Slack and Microsoft Teams.

How do you protect my data?

Your data security is our priority. We are committed to providing a secure and reliable environment for our customers. We have various measures and policies in place to protect the data of all our users including a secure data center, periodic backups, and SSL encryption.

Does Backlog offer an API?

Yes, Backlog project management software offers an API.

Does Backlog support mobile devices?

Yes, Backlog supports Android, iPad, and iPhone devices.

What level of support does Backlog offer?

Backlog offers support options such as FAQs, forums, a 24/7 customer representative, email, a help desk, chat, and a knowledge base.