Backlog Features
Tasks (8)
Creation & Assignment
Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates. 117 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Due Dates
As reported in 116 Backlog reviews. Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates).
Task Prioritization
Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. This feature was mentioned in 113 Backlog reviews.
To-Do Lists
Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks. This feature was mentioned in 110 Backlog reviews.
Dependencies
Based on 112 Backlog reviews. Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them.
Mass Updates
Allows users to update multiple tasks at the same time, accross multiple projects. This feature was mentioned in 111 Backlog reviews.
Drag & Drop
Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop. 112 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Recurring Tasks
As reported in 109 Backlog reviews. Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals.
Projects (11)
Planning
Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. 108 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Project Map
As reported in 109 Backlog reviews. Projects can be mapped out with milestones, due dates, deliverables and interdependencies.
GANTT
As reported in 109 Backlog reviews. Provide visual representations of tasks, dependencies, and progress.
Calendar View
Planned projects are mapped to a schedule with due dates and deliverables detailed day-by-day. This feature was mentioned in 108 Backlog reviews.
Views
As reported in 109 Backlog reviews. Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers).
Project Budgeting
Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. This feature was mentioned in 108 Backlog reviews.
Issue Tracking
Track issues at the project or task level, and manage resolutions. 108 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Templates
Provide standards templates that can be customized by users to create new projects. 107 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Critical Path
Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. This feature was mentioned in 107 Backlog reviews.
Time & Expense
Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. 108 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Methodologies
Based on 106 Backlog reviews. Support agile and waterfall project management methodologies.
Resource Management (3)
Resource Definiton
Create human and material resources and categorize them based on skills and other criteria. 106 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Capacity
As reported in 106 Backlog reviews. Monitor capacity in real time to track resource use and identify bottlenecks.
Scheduling
Based on 105 Backlog reviews. Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department.
Project Monitoring (3)
Baselining / KPIs
As reported in 106 Backlog reviews. Track key performance indicators or baseline assessments throughout project lifecycle or across multiple projects.
Resource Allocation
Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. This feature was mentioned in 107 Backlog reviews.
Dashboards
As reported in 107 Backlog reviews. Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time.
Bug Reporting (3)
User Reports & Feedback
Give users in-app method of reporting bugs and leaving general performance feedback. This feature was mentioned in 144 Backlog reviews.
Tester Reports & Feedback
Give testers in-app method of reporting bugs and leaving general performance feedback. This feature was mentioned in 143 Backlog reviews.
Team Reports & Comments
Give team members method of reporting bugs and leaving comments on bug status. This feature was mentioned in 153 Backlog reviews.
Bug Monitoring (2)
Bug History
Track history of bug status by application version, date, etc. This feature was mentioned in 155 Backlog reviews.
Data Retention
As reported in 148 Backlog reviews. Store bug tracking data for an appropriate and useful amount of time.
Task Creation (4)
Creation & Assignment
Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates. 84 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Due Dates
Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates). 84 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Drag & Drop
Based on 84 Backlog reviews. Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop.
Mass Updates
As reported in 83 Backlog reviews. Allows users to update multiple tasks at the same time, accross multiple projects.
Task Management (4)
Task Prioritization
Based on 84 Backlog reviews. Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work.
To-Do Lists
As reported in 84 Backlog reviews. Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks.
Dependencies
As reported in 84 Backlog reviews. Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them.
Recurring Tasks
Based on 83 Backlog reviews. Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals.
Automation (3)
Workflows
As reported in 46 Backlog reviews. Provide standard workflows that can be used accross the company.
Customization
Allow administrators to configure workflows and processes. This feature was mentioned in 47 Backlog reviews.
Data repository
Deliver a single data repository for all project information. This feature was mentioned in 47 Backlog reviews.
Administration (3)
Permissions
Define and manage roles and access rights for the entire system. This feature was mentioned in 47 Backlog reviews.
Procedures
As reported in 47 Backlog reviews. Maintain procedures for data access and governance.
Remote Work
As reported in 47 Backlog reviews. Allow users to use the system online and on mobile devices.
Project management (7)
Task Prioritization
Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. 48 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Dependencies
Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. This feature was mentioned in 46 Backlog reviews.
Planning
Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. 47 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Views
Based on 47 Backlog reviews. Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers).
Scheduling
Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. This feature was mentioned in 47 Backlog reviews.
Critical Path
Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. 47 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Dashboards
As reported in 47 Backlog reviews. Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time.
Workload (4)
Resource Allocation
As reported in 48 Backlog reviews. Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly.
Workspace
Define customizable workspace for teams, departments, and external users. This feature was mentioned in 48 Backlog reviews.
Configuration
Based on 48 Backlog reviews. Provide drag and drop options to configure workspaces.
Insights
Based on 46 Backlog reviews. Monitor work accross the company and analyze performance.
Communication & Collaboration (3)
Communication Channels
Support multiple channels for internal and external communications. This feature was mentioned in 47 Backlog reviews.
Document Management
As reported in 46 Backlog reviews. Allow users to share and collaborate on documents and files.
Collaboration
As reported in 46 Backlog reviews. Help users meet, share workspaces, and collaborate on tasks.
Cost Management (3)
Project Budgeting
Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. This feature was mentioned in 46 Backlog reviews.
Time & Expense
Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. This feature was mentioned in 46 Backlog reviews.
Profitability
Based on 46 Backlog reviews. Monitor project proftability by team or department.
Integration (3)
Front Office
As reported in 46 Backlog reviews. Integrate with CRM, marketing, or customer service software.
Back Office
Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems. 46 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
External data
As reported in 45 Backlog reviews. Connect to external data sources such as databases or BI software.
Communication (5)
Chat
Based on 66 Backlog reviews. Provide live chat tools for instant messaging
Discussions
Ability to involve multiple users in public or private discussions 68 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
External
Allow external users to use chat and discussions 66 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Feedback
As reported in 65 Backlog reviews. Provide functionality to create and manage polls and surveys
Announcements
Based on 64 Backlog reviews. Manage news and announcements by company or department
Content & Documents (4)
File Sharing
Based on 67 Backlog reviews. Documents can be shared between users and teams
Notes
User can share notes with colleagues or external users 71 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Search
Help users find documents and other types of content This feature was mentioned in 71 Backlog reviews.
Versioning
Keep track of document versions and related changes 68 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Controls (5)
Custom Views
As reported in 68 Backlog reviews. Create personalized project views for collaboration
Followers
As reported in 65 Backlog reviews. Allow users to follow tasks which are not assigned to them
User Management
Based on 69 Backlog reviews. Define and manage users access to documents and collaboration features
Calendars
Manage private and shared calendars and associated events 63 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Public Sharing
Make project views available for the public. This feature was mentioned in 63 Backlog reviews.
Project Management (4)
Task Management
Include features to create, assign, and manage tasks. This feature was mentioned in 73 Backlog reviews.
Planning
Based on 69 Backlog reviews. Deliver project plans that can be customized by users.
Visibility
As reported in 69 Backlog reviews. Provide visibility into collaborative processes accross the company
Integration
Provide integration with task management and project management software. 65 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Remote Collaboration (4)
Alignment
Align remote employees with their colleagues and external users 67 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
Accountability
Based on 67 Backlog reviews. Define and track responsabilities for remote users
Connectivity
Based on 65 Backlog reviews. Allow users to connect to tools that they use remotely
Offline Mode
Users can work offline and changes are synced when they back online This feature was mentioned in 63 Backlog reviews.
Generative AI (8)
AI Text Generation
Based on 30 Backlog reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
As reported in 30 Backlog reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 57 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text Summarization
Based on 57 Backlog reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Generation
As reported in 37 Backlog reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
Based on 37 Backlog reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Generation
Based on 24 Backlog reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
As reported in 24 Backlog reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking (3)
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Project Management (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Work Management (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration (2)
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
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