# Bugzilla vs MantisBT Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

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

MantisBT stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction in setup and support, while Bugzilla is noted for its duplicate bug detection and robust search capabilities.

| [Bugzilla](https://www.g2.com/products/bugzilla/reviews) | [MantisBT](https://www.g2.com/products/mantisbt/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.9/5 (113 reviews) | 4.0/5 (80 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| 6.9 | 8.4 |
| 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Duplicate bug detection and advanced search | Customization and flexibility |



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

MantisBT is favored by reviewers for value, reflected in its higher satisfaction with price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Bugzilla:** Reviewers consistently highlight Bugzilla as a free and open-source tool, making it attractive for organizations with limited budgets.
- **MantisBT:** MantisBT is also praised for being free and open-source, with reviewers noting its strong value for startups and small businesses.



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

The top three alternatives to Bugzilla and MantisBT are Jira, GitLab, and — (no third alternative supported in the data).

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bugzilla](https://www.g2.com/products/bugzilla/reviews) | 3.9/5 (113) | Mid-Market | Free and open-source | Duplicate bug detection and advanced search |
| [MantisBT](https://www.g2.com/products/mantisbt/reviews) | 4.0/5 (80) | Small-Business | Free and open-source | Customization and flexibility |
| [Jira](https://www.g2.com/products/jira/reviews) | 4.3/5 (7,938) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive feature set and scalability |
| [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) | 4.5/5 (901) | Small-Business | — | Integrated DevOps and CI/CD capabilities |



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

Buyers should prioritize ease of setup, quality of support, customization, duplicate bug detection, and advanced search when comparing Bugzilla and MantisBT.

- **Ease of Setup:** Bugzilla 6.9, MantisBT 8.4
- **Quality of Support:** Bugzilla 7.1, MantisBT 7.6
- **Customization:** MantisBT (1 all-time mention)
- **Duplicate Bug Detection:** Bugzilla (recent reviewer-cited strength)
- **Advanced Search:** Bugzilla (recent reviewer-cited strength)



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

Bugzilla's headline strength is duplicate bug detection and advanced search, while MantisBT is recognized for customization and flexibility.

- **Bugzilla strengths:** Duplicate bug detection, advanced search, robust notification system, and open-source cost advantage.
- **Bugzilla trade-offs:** Reviewers note a clunky and outdated interface, limited integrations, and less intuitive customization.
- **MantisBT strengths:** Customization (1 all-time mention), flexibility (1 all-time mention), open-source, and ease of use for small teams.
- **MantisBT trade-offs:** Outdated interface (1 all-time mention), limited workflow and test case management, and less robust reporting compared to alternatives.



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

MantisBT is the better fit for small businesses, as reflected by its largest reviewer segment and positive sentiment from small-business users.

- **Bugzilla:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight its value for organizations with limited budgets but note challenges with customization and integrations.
- **MantisBT:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise its ease of use, customization, and suitability for startups and small teams.



### Which Bug Tracking platform has better integrations?

Reviewers do not favor either Bugzilla or MantisBT for integrations, with both products lacking strong integration mentions in recent reviews.

- **Bugzilla:** Reviewers mention limited integrations and manual tooling requirements.
- **MantisBT:** Reviewers note a desire for more integrations with other SaaS products, but acknowledge published APIs for custom integrations.



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

MantisBT scores higher on Quality of Support by 0.5 points, indicating a moderate advantage over Bugzilla.

- **Bugzilla:** Reviewers describe support as adequate but note the lack of direct support and reliance on community resources.
- **MantisBT:** Reviewers highlight prompt and helpful support, especially for Mantis Hub, and appreciate the availability of assistance for setup and migration.



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

MantisBT is easier to implement, with a 1.5-point higher Ease of Setup score and supporting reviewer sentiment.

- **Bugzilla:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward for basic use but note challenges with customization and initial configuration.
- **MantisBT:** Reviewers consistently praise its simple and quick setup process, with several citing ease of deployment and user onboarding.



| | Bugzilla | MantisBT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 113 | 80 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (43.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (42.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Bugzilla

**Not enough data**

### MantisBT

Pros:
- Customization (1 reviews)
- Flexibility (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Outdated Interface (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Bugzilla | MantisBT | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.9 (95 reviews) | 8.4 (71 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.6 (95 reviews) | 7.9 (71 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.9 (32 reviews) | 8.4 (41 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 6.9 (31 reviews) | 8.3 (39 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.1 (79 reviews) | 7.6 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.6 (26 reviews) | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.0 (93 reviews) | 6.3 (70 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Bugzilla

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Open Source

Price: Free

Description: Bugzilla is free software, licensed at no cost under the Mozilla Public License.

G2 does not allow us to remove the "Get a Custom Quote" button from our page. Requests for a Price Quote will be ignored because the answer is right on this page (it's free).

Key Features:
- Advanced Search
- Email notifications
- Scheduled reports by email

[Learn more about Bugzilla](https://www.g2.com/products/bugzilla/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### MantisBT

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Bug Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bugzilla** | 7.9/10 | 15 |
| **MantisBT** | 8.6/10 | 15 |

#### Bug Reporting

| Feature | Bugzilla | MantisBT | 
|---|---|---|
| **User Reports & Feedback** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Tester Reports & Feedback** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Team Reports & Comments** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 

#### Bug Monitoring

| Feature | Bugzilla | MantisBT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Bug History** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Data Retention** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Bug Tracking

| Feature | Bugzilla | MantisBT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Bugzilla | MantisBT | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### AWS Marketplace

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bugzilla** | N/A | N/A |
| **MantisBT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

| Feature | Bugzilla | MantisBT | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Bug Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/bug-tracking)


**Unique to MantisBT (1):** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Bugzilla | MantisBT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 24.8% | 42.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 43.6% | 42.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 31.7% | 15.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Bugzilla

- **Information Technology and Services:** 39.2%
- **Computer Software:** 21.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.9%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.0%
- **Semiconductors:** 2.0%
- **Automotive:** 2.0%
- **Food & Beverages:** 2.0%
- **Education Management:** 2.0%
- **Financial Services:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 21.6%

#### MantisBT

- **Computer Software:** 19.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.2%
- **Banking:** 11.5%
- **Internet:** 5.1%
- **Computer Games:** 3.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.8%
- **Automotive:** 2.6%
- **Retail:** 2.6%
- **Real Estate:** 2.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 26.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Bugzilla

- [Jira](https://www.g2.com/products/jira/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (7971 reviews)
- [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (901 reviews)
- [OpenText Application Quality Management](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-application-quality-management/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (133 reviews)
- [Trac](https://www.g2.com/products/trac/reviews) — 3.0/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [GitHub](https://www.g2.com/products/github/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2403 reviews)
- [Perforce ALM](https://www.g2.com/products/perforce-alm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Backlog](https://www.g2.com/products/backlog/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (14278 reviews)
- [Rollbar](https://www.g2.com/products/rollbar/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (172 reviews)
- [Wrike](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4538 reviews)

### Alternatives to MantisBT

- [Jira](https://www.g2.com/products/jira/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (7971 reviews)
- [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (901 reviews)
- [Trac](https://www.g2.com/products/trac/reviews) — 3.0/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Backlog](https://www.g2.com/products/backlog/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Assembla](https://www.g2.com/products/assembla/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (149 reviews)
- [GitHub](https://www.g2.com/products/github/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2403 reviews)
- [Perforce ALM](https://www.g2.com/products/perforce-alm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Wrike](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4538 reviews)
- [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (14278 reviews)
- [Sentry](https://www.g2.com/products/sentry/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (226 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Bugzilla

- Title: [Why bugzilla](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36912-why-bugzilla) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I think that Bugzilla has a very defined purpose, and many users and companies are looking for tools that can handle multiple tasks. I think integrations are..."
- Title: [integration](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35224-integration) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you should be able to, depending on what your hosting environment is.  Bugzilla has an API that is pretty robust, so you can create scripts that would..."
- Title: [I am software tester,can i use Bugzilla for testing softwares.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-am-software-tester-can-i-use-bugzilla-for-testing-softwares) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can use Bugzilla to track bugs/issues about a certain software you have developed. It can be used by the users to report problems. It is not, however, a..."

### MantisBT

- Title: [What is the use of Mantis Bug Tracker?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-mantis-bug-tracker) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/bugzilla-vs-mantisbt)