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Compare Backlog and MantisBT 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
No pricing available
Backlog
Star Rating
(371)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansMantisBT
Star Rating
(80)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that MantisBT excels in Task Creation & Assignment, with a score of 8.9, allowing for efficient task management. In contrast, Backlog also performs well in this area but slightly edges out with a score of 9.0, highlighting its superior Mass Updates feature that users find particularly useful for managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Reviewers mention that Backlog shines in Ease of Use with a score of 9.1, making it more user-friendly for teams new to project management software. MantisBT, while functional, has a lower score of 7.9, indicating that some users find its interface less intuitive.
- G2 users highlight that Backlog's Quality of Support is notably higher at 8.8 compared to MantisBT's 7.7. Reviewers appreciate Backlog's responsive customer service and comprehensive documentation, which they feel enhances their overall experience.
- Users on G2 report that MantisBT's Bug Reporting features, particularly Tester Reports & Feedback, score 8.9, which is slightly better than Backlog's 8.5. This indicates that MantisBT may be more effective for teams focused on software testing and bug tracking.
- Reviewers mention that Backlog's Project Budgeting capabilities score 9.1, making it a strong choice for teams needing to manage finances closely. MantisBT, with a score of 8.1 in this area, may not meet the same level of financial oversight, which could be a drawback for budget-conscious teams.
- Users say that MantisBT's Permissions feature scores an impressive 9.4, allowing for detailed user access control, which is crucial for larger teams. Backlog, while still strong at 8.5, does not offer the same level of granularity, which some users find limiting in collaborative environments.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Backlog
Free
Free
Per Month
For small projects
Up to 10 users
- 10 users
- 1 project
- 100 MB storage
MantisBT
No pricing availableFree Trial
Backlog
Free Trial is available
MantisBT
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
290
8.4
71
Ease of Use
9.3
292
7.9
71
Ease of Setup
9.5
194
8.4
41
Ease of Admin
8.8
72
8.3
39
Quality of Support
9.1
250
7.6
46
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
66
8.9
29
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
283
6.3
70
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
112
Not enough data
9.0
111
Not enough data
9.1
108
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
8.6
107
Not enough data
8.7
106
Not enough data
8.9
107
Not enough data
8.8
104
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
103
Not enough data
8.7
104
Not enough data
8.8
104
Not enough data
8.8
103
Not enough data
8.9
104
Not enough data
8.6
103
Not enough data
9.0
103
Not enough data
8.6
102
Not enough data
8.6
102
Not enough data
8.7
103
Not enough data
8.6
101
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.8
101
Not enough data
8.8
101
Not enough data
8.9
100
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.9
101
Not enough data
8.7
102
Not enough data
8.9
102
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
53
Not enough data
8.2
53
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
8.9
140
8.6
13
8.9
139
8.8
13
9.1
149
8.5
13
Bug Monitoring
Feature Not Available
8.7
13
9.1
151
8.6
13
9.1
144
8.6
13
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Creation
9.2
81
Not enough data
9.1
81
Not enough data
9.1
81
Not enough data
9.2
80
Not enough data
Task Management
9.2
81
Not enough data
9.1
81
Not enough data
8.9
81
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
35
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
44
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
9.6
44
Not enough data
Project management
9.4
45
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.3
44
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.6
44
Not enough data
Workload
9.3
45
Not enough data
9.4
45
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
9.4
44
Not enough data
9.2
43
Not enough data
9.3
43
Not enough data
Cost Management
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.2
43
Not enough data
9.2
43
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
43
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
8.1
65
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
8.6
64
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.4
66
Not enough data
8.6
70
Not enough data
8.4
70
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
Controls
8.5
67
Not enough data
8.4
64
Not enough data
8.7
68
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.3
62
Not enough data
Project Management
9.2
72
Not enough data
9.0
68
Not enough data
9.0
68
Not enough data
8.6
64
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.7
66
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
7.9
62
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
30
Not enough data
6.7
30
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Backlog and MantisBT are categorized as Bug Tracking
Unique Categories
Backlog is categorized as Project Collaboration, Version Control Hosting, Task Management, Project Management, and Work Management
MantisBT is categorized as AWS Marketplace
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Backlog
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
MantisBT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
44.5%
Computer Software
19.8%
Hospital & Health Care
2.4%
Marketing and Advertising
2.1%
Retail
1.5%
Other
29.6%
Information Technology and Services
19.2%
Computer Software
19.2%
Banking
11.5%
Internet
5.1%
Marketing and Advertising
3.8%
Other
41.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Backlog
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Keshav S.
Verified User in Computer Software
It is an excellent project management software with a user-friendly interface and effortless usability.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
you cann't upload lager image or video in backlog ticket
MantisBT
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
MantisBT is a very good bug tracking software. We've deployed it in our own server and worked perfectly. The best thing is that it is open source, so we forked it and brought it to our needs. Very nice UI, simple and efficient.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Cesar I.
Verified User in Computer Games
The user interface is not very nice and not very fast. Some plugins are not very integrated and some others are very slow. In my experience, integrations with other systems are either unavailable or very hard to set up. What really could shine, but falls...
Keshav S.
Verified User in Computer Software
It is an excellent project management software with a user-friendly interface and effortless usability.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
MantisBT is a very good bug tracking software. We've deployed it in our own server and worked perfectly. The best thing is that it is open source, so we forked it and brought it to our needs. Very nice UI, simple and efficient.
Verified User in Computer Software
you cann't upload lager image or video in backlog ticket
Cesar I.
Verified User in Computer Games
The user interface is not very nice and not very fast. Some plugins are not very integrated and some others are very slow. In my experience, integrations with other systems are either unavailable or very hard to set up. What really could shine, but falls...
Discussions
When we can add more field in bug Life cycle ?
1 comment
JT
Hi Pankaj,
Thank you for your feedback! Currently, the customisation status field is not available. We will share your feedback with the Dev team and...Read more
How do I use this app with other apps like this?
1 comment
JT
Hi Akshay,
Backlog offers direct integrations - https://backlog.com/integrations/. If the apps you are looking at is not in the integration list, we...Read more
Can I attach documents like snip the screen area and click done.
1 comment
JT
Hi Yashika,
Do you mean auto attached the screenshot? In Backlog, you can drag and drop files or select files to attach them. Read more
What is the use of Mantis Bug Tracker?
1 comment
AV
We use it to track any type of request made by both an internal and external client. It also helps me to version the system and know which package of...Read more
MantisBT has no more discussions with answers
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