Taiga Software Reviews

“Lots of construction sites, no further development for around 2 years

Pros

Open source, on-premise self-hostedVery good concept for implementing Scrum and EpicsFast and dynamic

Cons

Cross project planning not really possibleTaiga Next will not include epics and scrum modulesTaiga Next officially does not offer direct migration from TaigaPrioritization only via order in the backlog or custom field (without display or filtering)Wiki very rudimentary and actually not usable for our applicationIntegration with GitLab can only issues create in TaigaCustom fields cannot be searched or filteredCustom fields cannot be displayed in a tableUsers can only be added to a project the first time with a full email, even though they already exist in the systemDisplay and filtering limitations do not allow good evaluation

“Good tool for agile development management

Pros

Being an open source software it is very customizable.

Cons

It does not have the feature to manage initiatives at the feature level it would be very important to integrate it

“Multi-agile tracking platform

Pros

It is very good in terms of programming and executing project or software development in an agile way with tracking graphs and a practical way to rate the development times of the tasks that complement the project.

Cons

Users can only have one role within the project and it would be better to be able to have multiple roles because those who develop a project can also be users

“Taiga: Full powered and lightweight

Pros

I use this tool for managing workflows, bug tracking, software feature development and providing project wiki support. It serves me well on all these aspects. Also it helps with configuration management.

Cons

The integration with git and gitlab didn't work well for me.

“Helpful, not complicating

Pros

It's incredibly easy and simple to comprehend. It doesn't complicate the essential task of tracking work progress.

Cons

There's a lack of integration, especially when it comes to time tracking.

“Lightweight and easy to use project management tool

Pros

Taiga is quite user-friendly. It has all the necessary features we require.

Cons

Native support for Google SSO is not available. We had to rely on an external plugin, but the user experience wasn't entirely smooth and had some errors.

“Excellent tool for Agile Management

Pros

I use Taiga for backlog management and Scrum management, including sprints, sprint backlog, sprint task board and user story estimation.

Cons

The setup process after installation takes quite a bit of time. Sometimes the performance is also very poor. I can't directly change the story sprint in the story edit, which is inconvenient.

“Project and issues management which is not time consuming

Pros

The best aspect of Taiga is its simplicity! Keeping it simple prevents it from becoming overly complex and time-consuming, unlike many other project management tools. While it offers custom attributes, if you require too many, it might become overwhelming. It's a tool meant to serve a purpose, rather than an end in itself.

Cons

The reporting functionality is a bit too basic. I need to extract meaningful information by applying filters, including custom attributes. Currently, I have to do this outside of Taiga, which can be cumbersome.

“Easy to use, 100% customizable and very high performance

Pros

We mainly utilize it as a kanban board, and it perfectly fits our needs. It allows us to easily replicate our workflow and has saved us countless hours of management and communication, both internally and with clients. It's fast, and its usability is excellent as it minimize the number of clicks needed for actions. I highly recommend it.

Cons

The SCRUM features didn't fully meet our needs, although we didn't explore them widely yet.

“A very easy start

Pros

Starting to work with Taiga in a small team is a simple process. While we haven't fully integrated it into our development lifecycle, we're satisfied with its friendly, clear and enjoyable user experience. It's simple to use.

Cons

I miss the option to see the history and evolution of a specific item.

“Very good app that does what is is asked too

Pros

Taiga focuses on productivity and simplicity in its core features, namely scrum and kanban. It's not only easy to use, but also easy to deploy. It provides exactly what I need which allows me to focus on producing.

Cons

There's a slight lack in visually appealing and comprehensive reporting. I still haven't figured out an easy way to perform multi-selection.

“great open source option

Pros

Taiga is an excellent free and open-source option for managing teams and projects. It's user-friendly, with a modern user interface and a great user experience. It integrates seamlessly with GitLab and offers complete customization.

Cons

Conference calls often have issues and tend to freeze. The option is relatively new and has room for improvement.

“Taiga is a useful tool for daily stand up and scrum planning

Pros

Our team particularly like the color-coding function for project-related tasks in Kanban, as well as the burndown function in the scrum setting.

Cons

It's challenging to keep individual scrum boards updated within projects when our stand-up is on the Kanban board. It would be helpful to have a way to link them.

“Overall a vey good product

Pros

The ease of use, even for our clients, is a standout feature. We primarily use the ticket system, which is exceptional. Additionally, it runs very stably with minimal downtime.

Cons

I'm not a fan of the new pricing system where we have to pay more based on the number of members. We work on relatively small software projects, but testing on the client side often requires 6 to 8 people, which makes Taiga quite expensive. A feature-based pricing model would be much better.

“Very Good Framework - What you get out of the software is exactly what you put into it.

Pros

Switching between projects is not a problem anymore, and assigning story points is easy. The dashboard provides a convenient overview.

Cons

Manually indicating that an epic has started is necessary (it should be automatic once a task is marked in progress or complete). More guidance and best practices would be helpful. It's a challenge due to the wide variety of use cases, but having some initial guidance would be useful. Figuring out what works and what doesn't takes effort.

“Taiga is nice collaboration tool between different organizations

Pros

Taiga fills the gap left by most similar software when it comes to collaboration between different organizations. Its licensing allows for easy sharing and collaboration across parties, without the limitations imposed by company boundaries in other software models.

Cons

The integration and migration abilities with other platforms is not up to the mark.

“The best Kanban board we have found

Pros

While all Agile tools have limitations, Taiga is the one I keep returning to. Its kanban board is the most intuitive we have found, and it is simple yet comprehensive as a product backlog.

Cons

Like with all agile tools, managing multiple teams, products and projects simultaneously is challenging. The tool works great as long as you focus on one of the three dimensions. I would like to see a burndown feature that allows me to mix and match the three dimensions freely. I haven't found a tool (besides a spreadsheet) that allows me to do that.

“Easiest application with the right amount of features

Pros

Unlike other applications, Taiga isn't overloaded with features. Its short learning curve is a testament to its intuitive user experience.

Cons

The Kanban board is the best way to track tasks, but it can make it easy to lose track of stories without individual tasks created for them.

“Great for Event Planning

Pros

My partner and I used Taiga for collaborating and planning a major event. It proved to be highly valuable for this purpose and would likely be beneficial for other project management needs as well.

Cons

I found the hierarchy system to be unintuitive, and it was often difficult to find and update specific tasks.

“Good for simple use (kanban like), but lack features for really complex projects

Pros

Most of the time, Taiga is simple, clean, and easy to use.

Cons

It can be clunky at times and lacks features for more complex projects. It's primarily a simple Kanban tool.

“Cool tool to organize the job for your team

Pros

The user interface is excellent, allowing you to easily create cards, track progress, and more for your team. Additionally, you have the flexibility to customize the dashboard's theme, which I loved.

Cons

It's a bit expensive, and you can only create one project for free. After that, you need to pay.

“Prefer Jira, Using with Third Party Vendor

Pros

At the request of one of our third-party vendors, we use Taiga for basic project management. It works well for scrum work, and we particularly like the project wiki. However, we generally prefer Jira, which we use in-house for our other development work.

Cons

It has a steep learning curve, and some of the terminology used is non-traditional, which takes time to get used to. There are also some annoying UI elements.

“Simple tool with cool features for managing products

Pros

While Taiga may not offer as many features as other tools in the market, it is remarkably easy to set up and use. It is a fantastic tool for running a self-hosted instance.

Cons

When you have a lot of content in Taiga, it falls short in terms of certain features. Also it's challenging to obtain metrics and the search engine could be improved.

“My take on Taiga.io

Pros

The interface is visually stunning, and it offers a decent range of tasks suitable for teams employing Agile software development methods like Scrum.

Cons

There are times when the application feels slow and unresponsive, and occasionally, it becomes completely inaccessible.

“Taiga is the best Scrum manager for very small teams

Pros

Taiga is easy to use and user friendly. It genuinely helps with coordinating tasks.

Cons

The pricing becomes a concern when you have to pay for more than three members. Also it would be great to have private projects available in the free mode as well.

“Good entry level agile project management tool

Pros

I consider Taiga an entry-level project management tool that includes a few highly sought-after features at a reasonable price. It also offers a free trial version which allows you to test it and determine if it meets your requirements. The Kanban boards are also very user-friendly.

Cons

Compared to its competitors, the tool only offers a basic set of features. Navigating within the tool takes some time to get accustomed to. Therefore, there is room for improvement in terms of user experience.

“good project management

Pros

We can create our project tasks as stories, assign users to projects and provide detailed task descriptions.

Cons

The user interfaces are overly complex which makes it difficult for me to get started. Additional training would be beneficial to help users with the enrollment process.

“Good Kanban alternative

Pros

The UI is very intuitive and served our purposes in most cases.

Cons

It lacks the flexibility as compared to JIRA's Kanban.

“Simple, modern, agile

Pros

Taiga is highly customizable and it is something that makes it ideal for startups or designers working with Agile methods like Scrum or Kanban. It's an open-source tool that allows you to adjust everything, and it offers milestone tracking.

Cons

The interface is very plain and simple and personally, I'm not a big fan of it. Also it's challenging to use for regular project or task tracking.

“Review for Taiga.io

Pros

Taiga is an open and free software that supports agile methodologies and project management processes. It allows us to easily create and prioritize tickets.

Cons

There are certain features that need upgrading, and I hope future updates address them.

“The best agile project manager

Pros

It assists me in tracking projects and quickly identifying any issues.

Cons

It's difficult to have your own customized application.

“A good IT project management software

Pros

Taiga is an open-source tool that works seamlessly! It's perfect for personal or small projects, especially if you have a limited budget. It includes all the essential features like team management, support for epics, issues, sprints and backlog (as far as I know, only one). You can define custom ticket or issue statuses, and it even has a built-in Kanban board.

Cons

The cloud version sometimes experiences slowness after the latest update.

“Our favorite for project management

Pros

Taiga is a free tool that can be installed on your own servers. It's user-friendly and highly customizable. The active development of Taiga continues with developers consistently adding new features with each release.

Cons

The packing of the software is not well optimized in the self-hosted version. Also setting up and upgrading Taiga requires the assistance of a system administrator.

“Decent Project Management Software

Pros

Using this software is quite easy and straightforward. The learning curve is minimal.

Cons

Some fundamental project management features and more integration options are missing.

“streamline your project

Pros

When it comes to managing project timelines using the Scrum methodology, this tool is an excellent option that significantly improves efficiency.

Cons

I don't have any cons to mention regarding the system since it's very intuitive to use.

“Review for Taiga.io

Pros

I've had the opportunity to use this software for free since it's open-source. I've worked on a project using this software, and the process has been quite simple and manageable.

Cons

Based on my usage, it's a good system, and I haven't encountered any issues so far.

“Fast company management tool

Pros

It allows me to efficiently manage tasks within my company.

Cons

It takes a significant amount of time to get accustomed to the platform due to its numerous features.

“Taigatized

Pros

Taiga offers remarkable flexibility for project management. It provides templates for both Kanban and Scrum methodologies. Managing tasks is extremely simple and tracking project velocity is also easy. The tool handles issue management exceptionally well.

Cons

The UI occasionally becomes distorted on certain screen resolutions.

“Taiga Review

Pros

The task board allows us to create and progress tasks through different development stages. It's been easy to use within our teams and the experience has been awesome.

Cons

I believe issues should also be linked with tasks exclusively.

“Not so good Project Management Tool

Pros

This platform supports multiple projects and team members. It's an open-source solution with a simple Kanban board for tracking progress.

Cons

I find it challenging to categorize and link items. The basic functionalities and navigation between items are quite cumbersome.

“A very simple story management system. Ideal for a small starup

Pros

As a small startup, I find this tool suitable because of its simplicity and ease of use.

Cons

If you're looking for advanced features, this software may not be suitable for you. We initially started using Taiga and continued for about 8 months, but we realized it was difficult to run a full scrum project using this tool.

“My take on Taiga.io

Pros

Firstly, I like the aesthetics. Secondly, I'm impressed by how well the app keeps track of progress through its online Kanban board.

Cons

It's not that easy to learn all the functionalities of the app. Also in the beginning, the design may not seem very intuitive.

“User Friendly and Helps you Stay organised

Pros

The user interface is intuitive and user-friendly. It's extremely easy to use and ensures good organization.

Cons

No cons. Very gappy with the software so far. It's a good package that delivers exactly what it promises.

“Brilliant tool and easily customised!

Pros

I absolutely love this tool. It provides a clear overview of everything, and the real-time updates on recent changes or updates are brilliant!

Cons

I have not faced any major issues while using this product. There might be a bug because of bug but the only thing I would like to mention is that the customized box remains visible even after customization.

“Easy to use and powerful Project management tool for getting things done.

Pros

This tool is beautifully designed and quite easy to use. The mobile app is also neatly designed. I particularly enjoyed the Kanban view, which I found better than other project management tools I've come across. The customer support is great and responsive. It has significantly boosted team productivity and is easy to manage for both managers and team leads.

Cons

There are fewer customization options compared to other project management tools. The free plan only allows for 3 users in private projects. It would be better to have at least 5 users. The web panel offers more features than the mobile app. The Android app needs improvement.

“Need better documentation to facilitate self-serve

Pros

It guides me through various software development processes.

Cons

It would be great to have more user-friendly documentation or tutorials.

“Greate software for managing a small team

Pros

I like that how nicely and neatly all the information is displayed. It's easy to see the status of each task.

Cons

It's nearly impossible to see everything that a team member is working on.

“Taiga needs more time to catch up

Pros

Tiaga is simple to set up and includes all the core features needed for product management. It offers multiple strategies out of the box and provides easy ways to manage open-source projects, including tools for finding volunteers and sharing product plans. Overall, it delivers the expected functionality for a basic project management tool.

Cons

Taiga lacks advanced and suitable features that make the job easier. This includes a user-friendly Kanban-style ticketing view, extensive customization options, higher-level project management with epics and a fair price point. While it's possible to host Taiga and add customization as it is open-source, most users won't have the time or patience for this. These issues don't make Taiga impossible to use or recommend, but they can be frustrating for users accustomed to JIRA or Pivotal.

“You can manage your projects using one single application.

Pros

The team board motivates employees to achieve their targets. The KANBAN board in Taiga is a very useful feature as it provides an overview of the project's status and allows for efficient task management. The backlog offers a comprehensive summary of all project tasks, and the notifications displayed on the timeline provide insights into recent changes and actions taken by users.

Cons

The screens can feel a bit complicated. It takes time for users to adapt to the system and manage them.

“Manage the projects without the headaches

Pros

The KANBAN board is the key in managing and measuring project status. We can add ongoing project issues, and the team board provides details about team collaboration. The timeline displays notifications for all changes made by users, and by clicking on a user's name, we can access their action history. The backlog provides an overall summary of the projects and displays all tasks.

Cons

Working with different types of screens can be a little confusing. Also there are some terms that users may not easily understand until they figure them out.