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Compare Backlog and MantisBT 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
No pricing available
Backlog
Star Rating
(389)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MantisBTSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Backlog excels in user-friendliness, with many users finding it intuitive and easy to navigate. This is highlighted by feedback mentioning how the structured UI allows teams to see everything at a glance, making it easier to manage tasks and notifications.
- Users say MantisBT is a solid choice for teams that require a straightforward bug tracking solution without extensive customization. Reviewers appreciate its ability to support various document uploads, which helps developers and QA teams quickly verify and identify reported defects.
- According to verified reviews, Backlog's implementation process is notably smooth, with users indicating that minimal training is needed to get started. This ease of onboarding is a significant advantage for teams looking to adopt a new tool quickly.
- Reviewers mention that while MantisBT is free and open-source, it may not meet the needs of teams requiring advanced features or integrations. Users have noted that it works best for those with simpler requirements, making it less suitable for larger or more complex projects.
- G2 reviewers highlight the quality of support provided by Backlog, with many users noting improvements in customer service responsiveness. This is a crucial factor for teams that rely on timely assistance to resolve issues and maintain productivity.
- Users report that MantisBT, while effective for basic bug tracking, may struggle with more complex workflows. Some reviewers have pointed out that it can be less intuitive for teams that need extensive customization or integration with other software tools.
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
302
8.4
71
Ease of Use
9.3
304
7.9
71
Ease of Setup
9.5
206
8.4
41
Ease of Admin
8.8
72
8.3
39
Quality of Support
9.1
262
7.6
46
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
66
8.9
29
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
295
6.3
70
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
117
Not enough data
9.1
116
Not enough data
9.1
113
Not enough data
8.9
110
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.7
111
Not enough data
8.9
112
Not enough data
8.9
110
Not enough data
Projects
8.9
109
Not enough data
8.8
110
Not enough data
8.8
110
Not enough data
8.8
108
Not enough data
8.9
110
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
9.0
108
Not enough data
8.6
107
Not enough data
8.6
108
Not enough data
8.7
108
Not enough data
8.7
107
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.9
107
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.9
106
Not enough data
8.8
107
Not enough data
8.9
108
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
57
Not enough data
8.4
58
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
10.0
7
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
9.0
144
8.6
13
9.0
143
8.8
13
9.1
153
8.5
13
Bug Monitoring
Feature Not Available
8.7
13
9.1
155
8.6
13
9.1
148
8.6
13
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
9.8
8
Not enough data
10.0
8
Not enough data
10.0
8
Not enough data
Task Creation
9.2
84
Not enough data
9.1
84
Not enough data
9.1
84
Not enough data
9.2
83
Not enough data
Task Management
9.3
84
Not enough data
9.1
84
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
9.0
83
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
46
Not enough data
8.9
47
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
47
Not enough data
9.2
47
Not enough data
9.6
47
Not enough data
Project management
9.4
48
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
9.2
47
Not enough data
9.3
47
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
9.6
47
Not enough data
Workload
9.3
48
Not enough data
9.4
48
Not enough data
9.2
48
Not enough data
9.2
46
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
9.4
47
Not enough data
9.2
46
Not enough data
9.3
46
Not enough data
Cost Management
9.1
46
Not enough data
9.2
46
Not enough data
9.3
46
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
46
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
8.1
66
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
64
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.4
67
Not enough data
8.6
71
Not enough data
8.4
71
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Controls
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.4
65
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Project Management
9.2
73
Not enough data
9.1
69
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
30
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
46.2%
Computer Software
19.1%
Hospital & Health Care
2.4%
Marketing and Advertising
2.1%
Retail
1.5%
Other
28.8%
Information Technology and Services
19.2%
Computer Software
19.2%
Banking
11.5%
Internet
5.1%
Marketing and Advertising
3.8%
Other
41.0%
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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