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# Backlog vs MantisBT Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Backlog** [

4.6/5(432)

](https://www.g2.com/products/backlog/reviews#reviews)

**MantisBT** [

4/5(80)

](https://www.g2.com/products/mantisbt/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Backlog**
Free Trial

**Free** Per Month · Free

**MantisBT**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Backlog**
1 month

Based on 20 responses

**MantisBT**
\<1 monthFaster

Based on 17 responses

Return on Investment

**Backlog**
10 months

Based on 19 responses

**MantisBT**
8 months2 months sooner

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**Backlog**
$$$$$

**MantisBT**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Backlog**
7%

**MantisBT**
Not enough reviews yet

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Pros & Cons

**Backlog**
[
Task Management (81)
](https://www.g2.com/products/backlog/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1485643&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (77)
](https://www.g2.com/products/backlog/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1484371&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (26)
](https://www.g2.com/products/backlog/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1486326&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Loading (23)
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**MantisBT**
[
Customization (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mantisbt/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2089147&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Flexibility (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mantisbt/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2089153&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Outdated Interface (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mantisbt/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2089143&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Backlog**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9b832fe9bb15e5e18b6852a303b57d40/box.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Box

](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_33d811408f78f5d73a1f2458923efba8/cacoo.png "Product Avatar Image")

Cacoo

](https://www.g2.com/products/cacoo/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_d08938b2bcd0f8cc93eb9321f26c74c4/claude-2025-12-11.jpeg "Product Avatar Image")

Claude

](https://www.g2.com/products/claude-2025-12-11/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_20c010d5090054533c1b561ee4a019f9/dropbox.png "Product Avatar Image")

Dropbox

](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews)[
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**MantisBT**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Backlog**
 ![Backlog screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/125025/Kanban-Board.png)

**MantisBT**
 ![MantisBT screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/46970/expirable-direct-uploads_2F7d88ee86-7b16-44bd-9e0c-f59356b77bff_2Fmodern_view_issues.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Backlog**

9.1

9.1321

**MantisBT**

8.4

8.471

Ease of Use

**Backlog**

9.3

9.3323

**MantisBT**

7.9

7.971

Ease of Setup

**Backlog**

9.4

9.4222

**MantisBT**

8.4

8.441

Ease of Admin

**Backlog**

8.8

8.883

**MantisBT**

8.3

8.339

Quality of Support

**Backlog**

9.1

9.1279

**MantisBT**

7.6

7.646

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Backlog**

8.9

8.977

**MantisBT**

8.9

8.929

Product Direction (% positive)

**Backlog**

9.3

9.3312

**MantisBT**

6.3

6.370

Features

Bug Tracking[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.4

173

8.6

15

Bug Reporting

User Reports & Feedback

9.0(won by 0.4)

143

8.6

13

Tester Reports & Feedback

8.9(won by 0.1)

142

8.8

13

Team Reports & Comments

9.1(won by 0.6)

153

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

13

Bug Monitoring

Bug History

9.1(won by 0.5)

154

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

13

Data Retention

9.1(won by 0.5)

147

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

13

Analytics

Feature Not Available

8.7(won by default)

13

Agentic AI - Bug Tracking

Adaptive Learning

9.8(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

10.0(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

10.0(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ticket Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agile Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backlog Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Repository Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Knowledge Base Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bug/Issue Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bug Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Management[Hide 32 FeaturesShow 32 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.2

60

Not enough data

Automation

Workflows

8.9(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Customization

8.8(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Data repository

9.1(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Administration

Permissions

9.3(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Procedures

9.2(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Remote Work

9.6(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Project management

Task Prioritization

9.4(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Dependencies

9.1(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Planning

9.2(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Views

9.3(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Scheduling

9.1(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Critical Path

9.0(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Dashboards

9.6(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Workload

Resource Allocation

9.3(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Workspace

9.4(won by default)

48

Not enough data

Configuration

9.2(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Insights

9.2(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Communication & Collaboration

Communication Channels

9.4(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Document Management

9.1(won by default)

48

Not enough data

Collaboration

9.3(won by default)

48

Not enough data

Cost Management

Project Budgeting

9.1(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Time & Expense

9.2(won by default)

45

Not enough data

Profitability

9.3(won by default)

45

Not enough data

Integration

Front Office

9.0(won by default)

45

Not enough data

Back Office

9.1(won by default)

45

Not enough data

External data

9.2(won by default)

44

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

8.7(won by default)

24

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

8.8(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Work Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Collaboration[Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

108

Not enough data

Communication

Discussions

8.4(won by default)

68

Not enough data

External

8.1(won by default)

64

Not enough data

Announcements

8.4(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Chat

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Feedback

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Content & Documents

File Sharing

8.4(won by default)

66

Not enough data

Notes

8.5(won by default)

71

Not enough data

Search

8.4(won by default)

71

Not enough data

Versioning

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Controls

Custom Views

8.4(won by default)

69

Not enough data

Followers

8.4(won by default)

63

Not enough data

User Management

8.7(won by default)

68

Not enough data

Calendars

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Public Sharing

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Project Management

Task Management

9.3(won by default)

85

Not enough data

Planning

9.1(won by default)

70

Not enough data

Visibility

9.0(won by default)

75

Not enough data

Integration

8.6(won by default)

68

Not enough data

Remote Collaboration

Alignment

8.8(won by default)

67

Not enough data

Accountability

8.9(won by default)

67

Not enough data

Connectivity

8.7(won by default)

64

Not enough data

Offline Mode

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

6.7(won by default)

29

Not enough data

AI Text Generation

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Project Collaboration

Multi-step Planning

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Task Management[Hide 44 FeaturesShow 44 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

112

Not enough data

Task Creation

Creation & Assignment

9.2(won by default)

90

Not enough data

Due Dates

9.1(won by default)

86

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

9.1(won by default)

83

Not enough data

Mass Updates

9.2(won by default)

83

Not enough data

Task Management

Task Prioritization

9.3(won by default)

86

Not enough data

To-Do Lists

9.1(won by default)

83

Not enough data

Dependencies

8.9(won by default)

85

Not enough data

Recurring Tasks

9.0(won by default)

82

Not enough data

Project Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

8.4(won by default)

38

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

8.6(won by default)

37

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spreadsheet View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email-to-Task Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sub-Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dependency Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Board View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Import

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management[Hide 144 FeaturesShow 144 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

145

Not enough data

Tasks

Creation & Assignment

9.3(won by default)

116

Not enough data

Due Dates

9.1(won by default)

114

Not enough data

Task Prioritization

9.2(won by default)

114

Not enough data

To-Do Lists

8.9(won by default)

109

Not enough data

Dependencies

8.6(won by default)

112

Not enough data

Mass Updates

8.7(won by default)

109

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

8.9(won by default)

110

Not enough data

Recurring Tasks

8.9(won by default)

110

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projects

Planning

8.9(won by default)

108

Not enough data

Project Map

8.8(won by default)

108

Not enough data

GANTT

8.8(won by default)

110

Not enough data

Calendar View

8.8(won by default)

106

Not enough data

Views

8.9(won by default)

108

Not enough data

Project Budgeting

8.7(won by default)

107

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

9.1(won by default)

110

Not enough data

Templates

8.6(won by default)

105

Not enough data

Critical Path

8.6(won by default)

106

Not enough data

Time & Expense

8.7(won by default)

106

Not enough data

Methodologies

8.7(won by default)

106

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bug Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Milestone Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agile Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sprint Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Release Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Department/Project

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Percent-Complete Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Setting/Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traditional Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traditional Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Resource Definiton

8.9(won by default)

105

Not enough data

Capacity

8.9(won by default)

104

Not enough data

Scheduling

8.9(won by default)

104

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning/Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Monitoring

Baselining / KPIs

8.9(won by default)

104

Not enough data

Resource Allocation

8.7(won by default)

105

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

8.9(won by default)

107

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

8.3(won by default)

56

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

8.4(won by default)

58

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Project Management

Autonomous Task Execution

10.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

10.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

10.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

9.6(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

10.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

10.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Decision Making

10.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Backlog Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retrospectives Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supports Scrum

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kanban Board

Not enough data

Not enough data

Request Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Negative Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budget Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Release Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For IT Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Roadmapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing/QA Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-based Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Idea Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Productivity Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Key Performance Indicators

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Diagram

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Clock

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Daily Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Roadmapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Iteration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

KPI Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Small Businesses

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

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AWS Marketplace[Hide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Backlog](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f7787df2b55dd23b13ab44ff2b1fd047/backlog.svg "Backlog")](https://www.g2.com/products/backlog/reviews)

Backlog

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

42.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

45.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

11.8%

[![MantisBT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f7db08ee205fb403875959ca1ad7ec15/mantisbt.png "MantisBT")](https://www.g2.com/products/mantisbt/reviews)

MantisBT

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

42.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

42.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

15.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

42.3%

42.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

45.9%

42.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

11.8%

15.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Backlog](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f7787df2b55dd23b13ab44ff2b1fd047/backlog.svg "Backlog")](https://www.g2.com/products/backlog/reviews)
Backlog

Information Technology and Services

44.1%

Computer Software

20.1%

Hospital & Health Care

2.2%

Marketing and Advertising

2.0%

Financial Services

1.7%

Other

29.9%

[![MantisBT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f7db08ee205fb403875959ca1ad7ec15/mantisbt.png "MantisBT")](https://www.g2.com/products/mantisbt/reviews)
MantisBT

Computer Software

19.2%

Information Technology and Services

19.2%

Banking

11.5%

Internet

5.1%

Computer Games

3.8%

Other

41.0%

FAQs

## Backlog vs MantisBT FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between MantisBT vs Backlog?

Backlog stands out from MantisBT with a higher G2 rating, stronger support scores, and a more modern user experience, while MantisBT is favored for its open-source flexibility.

| [MantisBT](https://www.g2.com/products/mantisbt/reviews) | [Backlog](https://www.g2.com/products/backlog/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.0/5 (80 reviews) | 4.6/5 (433 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Mid-Market |
| 8.4 | 9.4 |
| 7.6 | 9.1 |
| Open Source | Task Management |

### How do the pricing models of MantisBT and Backlog compare?

Backlog is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to MantisBT.

- **MantisBT:** Reviewers appreciate that MantisBT is free and open-source, but some mention that the subscription price and configuration complexity can be drawbacks.
- **Backlog:** In recent reviews, many highlight Backlog's flat-rate pricing for up to 30 users as a strong value, especially for small groups, and note that it remains affordable and easy to adopt for small to mid-sized teams.

### What are the best alternatives to MantisBT and Backlog?

The top three alternatives to MantisBT and Backlog are Jira, Bugzilla, and Asana.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MantisBT](https://www.g2.com/products/mantisbt/reviews) | 4.0/5 (80) | Small-Business | Free and open-source, but some mention configuration complexity | Open Source |
| [Backlog](https://www.g2.com/products/backlog/reviews) | 4.6/5 (433) | Mid-Market | Flat-rate pricing praised for small teams | Task Management |
| [Jira](https://www.g2.com/products/jira/reviews) | 4.3/5 (7,940) | Mid-Market | — | Advanced workflow customization |
| [Bugzilla](https://www.g2.com/products/bugzilla/reviews) | 3.9/5 (113) | Mid-Market | — | Robust bug tracking |
| [Asana](https://www.g2.com/products/asana/reviews) | 4.4/5 (13,874) | Small-Business | — | Project and task management |

### Which Bug Tracking features should I prioritize when comparing MantisBT and Backlog?

Buyers comparing MantisBT and Backlog should prioritize Task Management, Ease of Use, Project Management, Integrations, and User Interface.

- **Task Management:** Backlog is cited for Task Management in 81 reviews, while MantisBT is not cited for this feature.
- **Ease of Use:** Backlog scores 9.3, MantisBT scores 7.9.
- **Project Management:** Backlog is cited in 77 reviews for Project Management, MantisBT is not cited for this feature.
- **Integrations:** Backlog is mentioned for Git (52 reviews), Slack (17), and Jira (12); MantisBT has no recent integration mentions.
- **User Interface:** Backlog is cited in 43 reviews for User Interface, while MantisBT is noted for an outdated interface in 1 review.

### What are the pros and cons of MantisBT vs Backlog?

Backlog's headline strength is Task Management, while MantisBT is valued for being open source and customizable.

- **MantisBT strengths:** Open Source (1 all-time mention), Customization (1), Flexibility (1).
- **MantisBT trade-offs:** Outdated Interface (1), configuration complexity, limited workflow management, and less support for Agile methodologies.
- **Backlog strengths:** Task Management (81), Ease of Use (77), Project Management (77), Task Tracking (77), Features (49), Project Tracking (48), User Interface (43), Task Assignment (42), Team Collaboration (42), Task Organization (39), Issue Tracking (32), Easy Integration (31), Easy Collaboration (28), Progress Tracking (28), Simple (28), Intuitive (27), Organization (26), Git Integration (22).
- **Backlog trade-offs:** Slow Performance (26), Slow Loading (23), limited advanced customization, and a smaller integration library compared to major competitors.

### Is MantisBT or Backlog better for small businesses?

Backlog is the better fit for small businesses, with higher satisfaction scores and strong small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **MantisBT:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers value its open-source nature and flexibility for startups, but note configuration complexity and a dated interface.
- **Backlog:** While its largest segment is Mid-Market, recent reviews from small-business users highlight its ease of use, intuitive setup, and strong task management features as ideal for small teams.

### Which Bug Tracking platform has better integrations?

Backlog is favored over MantisBT for integrations, with reviewers citing more integration options and higher mention counts.

- **MantisBT:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.
- **Backlog:** Git (52 all-time mentions), Slack (17), Jira (12); reviewers highlight easy integration with these tools.

### How do MantisBT and Backlog compare on customer support?

Backlog outperforms MantisBT on Quality of Support by a significant margin, with a 1.5-point higher score (9.1 vs 7.6).

- **MantisBT:** Reviewers describe support as adequate but note variability, with some citing slow or limited assistance.
- **Backlog:** Reviewers consistently praise Backlog's support for being responsive, helpful, and easy to access, with multiple mentions of smooth onboarding and issue resolution.

### Which is easier to implement, MantisBT or Backlog?

Backlog is easier to implement than MantisBT, with a 1.0-point higher Ease of Setup score (9.4 vs 8.4).

- **MantisBT:** Reviewers note that setup is straightforward for technical users but can be complex for those without technical expertise, especially regarding configuration and email notifications.
- **Backlog:** Reviewers consistently highlight Backlog's simple and intuitive setup process, with many stating that onboarding new users is quick and requires minimal training.

### Which product has better Task Management?

Backlog is the stronger product for Task Management, with significantly higher reviewer-cited mention counts and satisfaction scores.

- **MantisBT:** No reviewer-cited Task Management mentions; Ease of Use score is 7.9.
- **Backlog:** Task Management cited in 81 reviews, Ease of Use score is 9.3, and reviewers consistently highlight its task tracking, assignment, and organization features.

Alternatives

**Backlog Alternatives**

 ![Jira](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/33ea9716a927c77d0e0c7cfe1a01035d/jira.svg "Jira")

[
Jira
](/products/jira/reviews)

 ![Asana](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565345/asana.svg "Asana")

[
Asana
](/products/asana/reviews)

 ![ClickUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b675771627028c890e21cb68228a24e9/clickup.svg "ClickUp")

[
ClickUp
](/products/clickup/reviews)

 ![monday AI Work Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0ecee4762e51bfed79001cde447b63a5/monday-com.svg "monday AI Work Platform")

[
monday AI Work Platform
](/products/monday-com/reviews)

**MantisBT Alternatives**

 ![Jira](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/33ea9716a927c77d0e0c7cfe1a01035d/jira.svg "Jira")

[
Jira
](/products/jira/reviews)

 ![Bugzilla](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d134756d723ed3f6570279eb4c14daf7/bugzilla.svg "Bugzilla")

[
Bugzilla
](/products/bugzilla/reviews)

 ![GitLab](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2397ccd7309ef2bca71e3a275d59a5a3/gitlab.svg "GitLab")

[
GitLab
](/products/gitlab/reviews)

 ![Trac](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_08910ae73632f12f60b5b44093d1570f/trac.png "Trac")

[
Trac
](/products/trac/reviews)