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Overview

Backlog

4.6

(168)

Pricing

Starting at $35.00 per month

About Backlog

Backlog is a cloud-based project management and issue tracking solution that caters to development teams working with design, marketing and IT teams. The key features of the solution include project and issue management, subtasking, bug tracking and burndown charts.

Backlog offers features like watchlists, file sharing and comment threads. It integrates with Git and SVN which helps developers to manage a project's source code along with project tasks. Backlog enables users to visualize their daily timeline and project workflows using Gantt charts. It also helps users to propose and compare changes to the project, comment on pull requests, track changes taking place in the project and document changes. It offers integration with applications like Typetalk, Cacoo, Redmine and Jenkins.

Backlog also offers a mobile application for iOS and Android devices. It offers services on a monthly subscription basis that includes support via email, chat and through an online knowledge base.

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Backlog Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $35.00 per month

Free Trial

Free Version

Starter

$35.00

flat rate, per month

Plan includes:

5 Projects and 1 GB of Storage
Includes 30 Users
Subtasking

Standard

$100.00

flat rate, per month

Plan includes:

100 Projects
Gantt Charts and 30 GB of Storage
Includes Unlimited Users
Burndown chart
Issue templates

Premium

$175.00

flat rate, per month

Plan includes:

Custom Fields and 100 GB of Storage
Gantt Charts
Includes Unlimited Users
Unlimited Projects
Custom fields
Dedicated support

Free

$0.00

Plan includes:

Issue Summaries
2FA Security
100 MB Storage

Enterprise

Pricing available upon request

Plan includes:

Unlimited Storage
Unlimited Files
Unlimited Access Control
Active Directory

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Backlog Features

Popular features found in Project Management
Billing & Invoicing
Budget Management
Document Management
File Sharing
Gantt/Timeline View
Issue Management
Kanban Board
Milestone Tracking
Multiple Projects
Prioritization
Resource Management
Time & Expense Tracking
More features of Backlog
Access Controls/Permissions
Activity Dashboard
Activity Tracking
Agile Methodologies
Alerts/Notifications
API
Approval Process Control
Assignment Management
Audit Trail
Backlog Management
Bug/Issue Capture
Bug Tracking
Business Process Automation
Charting
Code Repository Integration
Collaboration Tools
Color Codes/Icons
Commenting/Notes
Communication Management
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
Customizable Dashboard
Customizable Fields
Customizable Templates
Dashboard
Data Import/Export
Deadline Management
Discussions/Forums
Document Storage
Drag & Drop
Due Date Tracking
Email Management
Email-to-Task Conversion
Employee Activity Monitoring
Feedback Management
File Management
File Transfer
For IT Project Management
Idea Management
Issue Scheduling
Issue Tracking
Knowledge Base Management
@mentions
Mobile Access
Mobile App
Monitoring
Multi-board
No-Code
Notes Management
Percent-Complete Tracking
Planning Tools
Productivity Tools
Product Lifecycle Management
Product Roadmapping
Progress Tracking
Projections
Project Management
Project Planning
Project Planning/Scheduling
Project Scheduling
Project Tracking
Project Workflow
Real-Time Data
Real Time Editing
Real-Time Notifications
Real-Time Updates
Recurring Issues
Recurring Tasks
Release Planning
Remote Access/Control
Remote Support
Reporting/Analytics
Reporting/Project Tracking
Reporting & Statistics
Request Management
Roadmapping
Role-Based Permissions
Search/Filter
Sprint Planning
SSL Security
Status Tracking
Sub-Task Management
Supports Scrum
Surveys & Feedback
Tagging
Task Board View
Task Editing
Task Import
Task Management
Task Planning
Task Progress Tracking
Task Scheduling
Task Tagging
Team Collaboration
Team Management
Templates
Testing/QA Management
Third-Party Integrations
Ticket Management
To-Do List
Traditional Methodologies
Version Control
Visualization
Visual Workflow Management
Workflow Configuration
Workflow Management

Backlog Integrations

Slack

TestMu AI

Microsoft Excel

Jira

Cacoo

Redmine

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Backlog User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6

Ratings Breakdown

59%

39%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.5

Value for money

4.4

Customer support

4.3

Functionality

4.4

Akhilesh M.

Verified reviewer

Telecommunications

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Reviewed May 2020

Backlog has your back!

The product is clutter-free and any features that are added have simple use cases and helps in easier implementation. A good user interface to avoid daily hassles involved in bug/defect reporting daily as a tester.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Bug identification and creation have never been simpler. Its unique way to describe and categorize the issue at hand is well sorted and makes for a clean and understandable user experience.

Cons:

There might be issues that are created and assigned by parts and during bug/defect identification and creation, assigning these bugs should have an option to assign multiple members instead of single-member.

Reasons for choosing Backlog

Bang for the buck!

Reasons for switching to Backlog

It was very difficult to track and monitor, the interface was confusing.

Saul L.

Verified reviewer

Information Technology and Services

51-200 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2025

Seriously, Backlog is the best in this regard

Overall I am relieved I no longer have to switch back and forth between WhatsApp and Google Drive. It makes sure that both the frontend and backend developers do not bug me about SOPs, since everything is simply available in one location.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

We've used Backlog with moderate success up until we had many times more users, well this has done that same as of today but now I don't have to explain to each teacher what it is they're doing. That's cool, I didn't even have to send a techie in to install the whole system.

Cons:

Although the mobile app is very difficult to use and has serious lag problems. I absolutely detest the fact that you cannot remove a Channel if you created it within a Space or Folder (which is kind of ridiculous). And I also think it is silly that I cannot enable my Camera for Clips.

Reasons for choosing Backlog

Jira is more expensive than Backlog that is why I chose Backlog.

Reasons for switching to Backlog

Jira is more expensive than Backlog so I made the switch.

Vendor Response

Dear Saul, Thank you for your review, we love to hear our customers feedback! It's great to hear that you find Backlog to be the best in this regard, and that it helps you with centralizing your work and tasks. Thank you for your feedback on the Backlog mobile app and its features as well, we have forwarded it to our team to review.

Replied January 2026

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Đặng H.

Computer Software

51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Reviewed February 2019

Backlog need to be changed and improved

Sorry but the truth is inconvenience for me. I hope Backlog can do more for me and my project. I can't have the statistics I want at Home, I can't see overall my project ... I Hope Backlog can be developed and help us more in the future.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The color of issue can be changed, I can customize the characteristics of issue for each project.

Cons:

when I filter all issue of project , it shows parents issue and sub-issue. If I click on the arrow, which is head of parent issue, Backlog shows all of sub-issue of that parent issue, which are showed before. So many issues are showed twice. It can make me confused. I think Backlog shoud list parent issue and issue has no parent issue. About issue has parent issue, you can hide and when user click on the arrow, it can be showed. Thank you

Chaitanya P.

Verified reviewer

Information Technology and Services

2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Reviewed December 2025

Simple, Reliable, and Team-Friendly Project Management Tool

Overall, my experience with Backlog has been positive. It is easy to use, reliable, and well-suited for teams that want straightforward project and task management without unnecessary complexity. The low learning curve, strong collaboration features, and integrated issue tracking make it effective for day-to-day work, especially for small to mid-sized teams. While it lacks some advanced customization and reporting features, it delivers consistent performance and good value for money.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Backlog offers great value for money with a balanced set of features at a reasonable cost. Its customer support is responsive and backed by clear documentation, making issue resolution easy. The platform has a very low learning curve due to its clean and intuitive interface, allowing teams to get started quickly. Project and team collaboration are seamless with centralized task tracking, real-time updates, comments, and notifications that keep everyone aligned. Task management is efficient with clear priorities, statuses, milestones, and deadlines. While employee management is basic, the user roles and access controls are sufficient for managing teams effectively within projects.

Cons:

What I liked least about Backlog is the limited customization and reporting options. Advanced analytics, dashboards, and workflow customization are fairly basic compared to some competitors. Employee management features are minimal, and the UI, while clean, can feel slightly dated for power users who need deeper insights and automation.

Reasons for choosing Backlog

We chose Backlog because it best aligned with our team’s needs for integrated development-focused project management and strong issue tracking. Backlog excels at combining task tracking, project planning, and bug/issue management in one place — making it particularly suitable for software and technical projects where version control and backlog prioritization matter most. Backlog’s ease of setup and intuitive interface helped our team get started quickly, and the value it provided at lower pricing tiers suited our budget better than some alternatives. Compared to Wetasker, Backlog offers more comprehensive project management features. Wetasker focuses mainly on basic task and milestone tracking and simple collaboration, whereas Backlog brings structured issue tracking, customizable workflows, and timeline visualizations — giving us deeper control over complex tasks and deliverables. Compared to Monday.com, we found Backlog to be simpler to adopt and more focused on core development workflows. Monday.com is strong in customization and visual dashboards, but its broader feature set and pricing can be overwhelming or less cost-effective for smaller teams focused on Agile backlog and issue management. Backlog’s streamlined focus on tasks, issues, and collaboration made it a better fit for our specific process.

Reasons for switching to Backlog

We made the switch to Backlog for its simplicity and ease of use. Compared to our previous tool, Backlog offered a cleaner interface, faster onboarding for the team, and built-in issue tracking with Git integration, which improved collaboration and reduced tool complexity. It provided better value for money while still meeting our core project management needs.

Vendor Response

Hi Chaitanya, Thank you for the detailed and thoughtful review. We’re really glad to hear that Backlog has delivered strong value for your team, especially in ease of use, customer support, collaboration, and development-focused project management. It’s great to know the integrated issue tracking, Git support, and low learning curve helped your team get up and running quickly and stay aligned. We also appreciate your honest feedback around customization, reporting, and advanced analytics. We understand how power users and growing teams may want deeper insights and more flexibility, and your input helps highlight where improvements matter most. Thanks again for choosing Backlog and for clearly sharing why it fit your workflow better than alternatives. We’re grateful for your trust and for taking the time to share such a comprehensive perspective.

Replied December 2025

steven t.

Verified reviewer

Design

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Reviewed January 2026

No-frills task management

It is no-frills task management. Easy to use and learn for everyone. It does the basics, but gets them right. It is not super customizable, but at the same time that makes it easy to manage.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It is simple and to the point. No fancy things, just task management. The plans are affordable, and it's easy to get started for anyone.

Cons:

A little more customizability to add, remove or rename certain categories would be great. Can be long to input information with multiple clicks required.

Reasons for choosing Backlog

Cheaper, easier to learn and setup. And does just enough, even though some functionality could be added.

Reasons for switching to Backlog

Too expensive and too difficult to setup, maintain and use.

Vendor Response

Dear Steven, Thank you for your review! It's great to hear that you find Backlog to be an affordable, simple, and easy to learn and use task management tool. Thank you for your feedback on customization, and user user experience as well, our team will review it. Please also see the link to the Custom fields feature for your reference below. https://support.nulab.com/hc/en-us/articles/8616310170009-Backlog-101-Project-settings#custom-fields

Replied January 2026

Anshika K.

Verified reviewer

Computer Software

2-10 employees

Used weekly for free trial

Reviewed January 2026

I loved using backlog

I really enjoyed being able to organize tasks for my team in a place where they could all view it clearly.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I liked the ability to organize my backlog for my team well and found good value for my money. I found there to be a small learning curve.

Cons:

I dont know how well customer service is because i didnt use it for anything throughout my project so its not really a bad thing yet.

Reasons for switching to Backlog

My jira free trial ran out and i wanted to try multiple products in the market.

Vendor Response

Dear Anshika, Thank you for your review! It's great to hear that you loved using Backlog, and that it helped you and your team to organize and manage your tasks. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our product as well.

Replied January 2026

Sweety K.

Verified reviewer

E-Learning

Self-Employed

Used weekly for free trial

Reviewed January 2026

A Simple Tool That Helps Keep Projects Organized

Overall, my experience with Backlog has been positive. It is a reliable and straightforward project management tool that helps teams stay organized and collaborate efficiently. It is especially useful for teams that want a simple, no-overcomplicated system for managing tasks, issues, and files. With a few improvements in advanced features and reporting, it could be even better.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Backlog is very easy to use and well-suited for project and task management, especially for small to mid-sized teams. The interface is clean and intuitive, making it simple to track tasks, manage deadlines, and collaborate with team members. I particularly liked how issues, milestones, and files can be organized in one place, which helps keep projects structured. The learning curve is low, so new users can start working quickly without much training. It also offers good value for money compared to many other project management tools.

Cons:

While Backlog works well for basic and intermediate project management, it can feel limited for very large or complex projects. Some advanced features and integrations available in other tools are missing. The UI, although simple, could be more modern, and reporting options could be improved with more customization.

Vendor Response

Dear Sweety, Thank you for your review, we love to hear our customers feedback! It's great to hear that you had a positive experience with Backlog, and that you find it to be a reliable and straightforward project management tool. Thank you for your feedback on more advanced features and integrations, Backlog UI, reporting options and customization as well, our team will review it. Please also see the link to the Custom fields feature for your reference below. https://support.nulab.com/hc/en-us/articles/8616310170009-Backlog-101-Project-settings#custom-fields

Replied January 2026

Phong L.

Verified reviewer

Computer & Network Security

11-50 employees

Used daily for free trial

Reviewed January 2026

Backlog review after use

Backlog by Nulab is a project management and development collaboration tool that feels straightforward and practical. It combines task tracking, bug reporting, and documentation with built-in Git/SVN repositories, so teams can manage both project work and code in one place. Most people find it easy to pick up and reliable for day-to-day work, especially for software teams that want clear visibility into tasks and issues without a lot of complexity. Its strengths are simplicity, integrated collaboration features, and good support for Agile workflows. At the same time, it isn’t the flashiest tool on the market — some users feel the interface looks a bit dated, and advanced reporting or customization isn’t as flexible as in some competing tools. In human terms: it’s solid and dependable for getting work done, but it won’t wow you with bells and whistles.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Simple, easy-to-use interface with solid issue tracking and good Git/Wiki integration. Hope everyone

Cons:

Limited reporting andd customization, and the UX/UI feels somewhat outdated compared to newer tools.

Reasons for switching to Backlog

Feature, UX/UI functions and support Team

Vendor Response

Dear Phong, Thank you for your review, we love to hear our customers feedback! We are delighted to hear that you find Backlog's interface to be simple and easy-to-use, and that its features such as Git, Subversion and Wiki help your teams to centralize their work. Thank you for your feedback on reporting, customization, and the UX/UI as well, our team will review it. Please note, Project's Custom fields allow for more issue customization, please see the link below for reference. https://support.nulab.com/hc/en-us/articles/8616310170009-Backlog-101-Project-settings#custom-fields

Replied January 2026

SONU S.

Verified reviewer

Education Management

11-50 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

Reviewed January 2026

Simple and Effective Tool for Team Project Management

Overall, my experience with Backlog has been very positive. It is a reliable and efficient tool for managing projects, tasks, and team collaboration. It helps keep work organized, deadlines clear, and communication transparent. For teams looking for a simple yet powerful project management solution, Backlog is a great choice. It offers good value for money and works well for both technical and non-technical teams.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Backlog is very easy to use and practical for daily task and project management. I really like how clean and simple the interface is, even for beginners. Creating tasks, assigning them to team members, setting deadlines, and tracking progress is smooth and well organized. The collaboration features like comments, file sharing, and version control help keep everything in one place. It saves time and improves team coordination, especially for small and mid-sized teams.

Cons:

Some advanced features feel limited in the basic plans, and reporting options could be more detailed. Occasionally, the learning curve for new users can be a bit slow if they are not familiar with project management tools. Also, mobile app performance can be improved for better speed and smoother navigation.

Vendor Response

Dear Sonu, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a very positive experience with Backlog, and that you find it be a reliable and efficient tool for project management. Thank you for your feedback on the reporting options, onboarding, and mobile app performance as well, our team will review it.

Replied January 2026

Ann J.

Verified reviewer

Information Technology and Services

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Reviewed December 2025

Simple and Reliable Project Management Tool

Overall, my experience with Backlog has been positive. It’s a reliable tool for managing projects and keeping teams aligned. It works especially well for small to medium-sized teams that want a simple, no-frills way to organize tasks and track progress without feeling overwhelmed.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Backlog is very easy to use and doesn’t have a steep learning curve. The interface is clean and organized, which makes it simple to track tasks, bugs, and project progress. I also like how issues, comments, and file sharing are all in one place, making team collaboration straightforward.

Cons:

Occasionally, I experience login issues on the mobile app, where I’m unable to sign in. This doesn’t happen often, but it can be inconvenient when accessing projects on the go.

Vendor Response

Hi there, Thanks for the feedback! We’re glad Backlog’s simplicity and all in one setup are working well for your team. Sorry to hear about the occasional mobile login issues that’s helpful to know, and we appreciate you pointing it out. We'll pass this onto our team so they can look into this further. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns and we'll be here to help!

Replied December 2025

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