Backlog AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Project Management Tools

The best Project Management alternative to Backlog is GitHub, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Backlog and many of them are Project Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Project Management Tool alternatives to Backlog are Redmine, JIRA, Basecamp and Wrike.

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Backlog alternatives page was last updated Dec 10, 2024
  1. GitHub icon
     1676 likes

    Git hosting service offering version control, collaboration, and project management tools. Provides issue tracking, code review through pull requests, wikis, and deployment workflows.

    104 GitHub alternatives
    Homepage

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Top GitHub Features

    1. Git icon  Git integration
    2.  File Versioning
    3.  Unlimited private repos
    4. Git icon  Git Support
    5.  Gist support
    6.  Issue Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Compare Source Code
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Ad-free
    11. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    12.  Support for MarkDown
    GitHub iconBacklog Icon

    GitHub VS Backlog

    Is GitHub a good alternative to Backlog?
     
    • GitHub is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Backlog.

    • GitHub is the most popular free alternative to Backlog.

    • GitHub is Freemium and ProprietaryBacklog is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Redmine icon
     390 likes

    Redmine is a flexible project management web application. Written using Ruby on Rails framework, it is cross-platform and cross-database.

    259 Redmine alternatives
    Issue List

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Ruby
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • Cloudron
    • Ruby on Rails
    • PostgreSQL

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Issue Tracking
    2.  Multi-project management
    3.  Included wiki
    4.  File Versioning
    5.  Goal Tracking
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Task Time Tracking
    8.  Kanban Board
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Ad-free
    Redmine iconBacklog Icon

    Redmine VS Backlog

    Is Redmine a good alternative to Backlog?
     
    • Redmine is the most popular Open Source alternative to Backlog.

    • Redmine is Free and Open SourceBacklog is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Redmine is Privacy focusedBacklog is not according to our users
  3. JIRA icon
     222 likes

    Centralized project management tool for planning and tracking tasks, aligning work with company goals, visualizing workflows, and optimizing performance via real-time data insights. Offers AI-driven task suggestions, integrates with essential tools, and provides a cohesive collaboration space under one roof.

    380 JIRA alternatives
    JIRA screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top JIRA Features

    1.  Issue Tracking
    2.  Scrum Boards
    3.  Task Tracking
    4.  Bug reporting
    5.  Multi-project management
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Kanban Board
    8.  SAAS Metrics
    9.  Members Statistics
    10.  Dependency Tracking
    11.  Workflow
    12.  Project Organization
    JIRA iconBacklog Icon

    JIRA VS Backlog

    Is JIRA a good alternative to Backlog?
     
    • JIRA is the most popular SaaS alternative to Backlog.

    • JIRA is Freemium and ProprietaryBacklog is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Basecamp icon
     239 likes

    Basecamp is a web-based project collaboration tool that allows groups of people to share files, meet deadlines, assign tasks, and centralize feedback.

    68 Basecamp alternatives
    Basecamp home screen

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Basecamp Features

    1.  Support for @mentions
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    4.  Task Time Tracking
    5.  Gantt-charts
    6.  Visual Organization
    7.  Social feed
    8. Apple Calendar icon  iCal integration
    9.  Content Templates
    10.  White-labeled
    11.  Unlimited users
    12.  Message board
    Basecamp iconBacklog Icon

    Basecamp VS Backlog

    Is Basecamp a good alternative to Backlog?
     
    • Basecamp is the most popular commercial alternative to Backlog.

    • Basecamp is Paid and ProprietaryBacklog is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Wrike icon
     315 likes

    Wrike is a work management platform that streamlines workflows, automates processes, and coordinates strategy across an organization. Users can create and manage folders, projects, tasks, and subtasks. The platform also allows customization of workspace to align with team...

    76 Wrike alternatives
    Project management in Wrike

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Wrike Features

    1.  Gantt-charts
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Task Time Tracking
    4.  Calendar View
    5.  Task Tracking
    6.  Dependencies
    7.  Document Sharing
    8.  Team work
    9.  Project Tracking
    10.  Resource scheduling
    11.  Task Scheduling
    12.  Workflow Management
    Wrike iconBacklog Icon

    Wrike VS Backlog

    Is Wrike a good alternative to Backlog?
     
  6. Trac icon
     144 likes

    Trac is an enhanced wiki and issue tracking system for software development projects. Trac uses a minimalistic approach to web-based software project management. Our mission is to help developers write great software while staying out of the way.

    157 Trac alternatives
    Trac screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted

    Trac Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Task Time Tracking
    3.  SCM Integration
    4.  Included wiki
    5.  Wiki
    6.  Helpdesk Ticketing
    7.  Activity history
    Trac iconBacklog Icon

    Trac VS Backlog

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  7. Redbooth icon
     89 likes

    Redbooth (formerly Teambox), the cloud-based company redefining collaboration and business communications. Easily organize teams and projects to ensure visibility and accountability, enabling your team to get more accomplished.

    192 Redbooth alternatives
    Redbooth screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Redbooth Features

    Features

    1.  Kanban Board
    2.  Gantt-charts
    3.  Calendar View
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5. Evernote icon  Evernote integration
    6. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    7.  OneLogin integration
    8. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    9. Slack icon  Slack integration
    10. Box icon  Box.com integration
    11. Okta icon  Okta integration
    12. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    Redbooth iconBacklog Icon

    Redbooth VS Backlog

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  8. Teamwork.com icon
     49 likes

    Work management software that lets your team do more.

    Teamwork Projects is a work and project management tool that helps teams deliver high performance results.

    40 Teamwork.com alternatives
    Teamwork.com screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Teamwork.com Features

    1.  Gantt-charts
    2.  File Tagging
    3.  Kanban Board
    4.  Goal Setting
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Subtasks
    8.  File Versioning
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    11. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    12.  Activity history
    Teamwork.com iconBacklog Icon

    Teamwork.com VS Backlog

    Is Teamwork.com a good alternative to Backlog?
     
  9. Freedcamp icon
     130 likes

    Whether you plan your day, organize a camping trip or lead a work project, Freedcamp is in the center of it all. Our free plan has tasks(in list and kanban view), milestones, discussions, calendar, time-tracking and password management.

    226 Freedcamp alternatives
    Freedcamp screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Top Freedcamp Features

    1.  Kanban Board
    2.  Goal Setting
    3.  Subtasks
    4.  Goal Tracking
    5.  Scrum Boards
    6.  Recurring Tasks
    7.  AES-256 Encryption
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  File Versioning
    11.  Gantt-charts
    12.  Support for @mentions
    Freedcamp iconBacklog Icon

    Freedcamp VS Backlog

    Is Freedcamp a good alternative to Backlog?
     
  10. Jira Clone icon
     3 likes

    A simplified Jira clone built with React/Babel (Client), and Node/TypeScript (API). Auto formatted with Prettier, tested with Cypress.

    251 Jira Clone alternatives
    Jira Clone screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Jira Clone Features

    1.  Jira
    Discontinued

    It's only a showcase product. The last commit is from 3 years ago, with many features marked as “not implemented” in the linked website.

    Jira Clone iconBacklog Icon

    Jira Clone VS Backlog

    Is Jira Clone a good alternative to Backlog?
     
  11. ONLYOFFICE Projects icon
     2 likes

    ONLYOFFICE Projects, part of the ONLYOFFICE suite, is an app created for everyone who wants to bring ease to project communication, keep up team productivity, get quick access to the assignments, and control progress.

    62 ONLYOFFICE Projects alternatives
    ONLYOFFICE Projects screenshot 1
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    ONLYOFFICE Projects screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    ONLYOFFICE Projects Features

    1.  Gantt-charts
    2.  Team work
    ONLYOFFICE Projects iconBacklog Icon

    ONLYOFFICE Projects VS Backlog

    Is ONLYOFFICE Projects a good alternative to Backlog?
     
  12. ClockingIT icon
     32 likes

    ClockingIT is a free hosted application, keeping track of all your tasks and the time you spend on them. Extensive features Project Management, Collaboration and Time Tracking

    ...and its free!

    Plan your projects, see your schedule, know if youre slipping behind and why.

    Time.

    157 ClockingIT alternatives
    ClockingIT screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    ClockingIT Features

    1.  Gantt-charts
    2.  Built-in File Manager
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Automatic time tracking
    Discontinued

    Development stopped in 2008, but the program is still working and free.

    ClockingIT iconBacklog Icon

    ClockingIT VS Backlog

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