Backlog AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Task Management Tools

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

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Backlog is a project management and collaboration tool for teams that want higher productivity, greater visibility, and simple project tracking. Development teams can work together with Design, Marketing, IT, and more to...

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Backlog alternatives page was last updated Dec 10, 2024
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  1. JIRA icon
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    JIRA

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    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
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    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
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    • JIRA is the most popular SaaS alternative to Backlog.

    • JIRA is Freemium and ProprietaryBacklog is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Basecamp

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    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
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    To-do lists
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    What did you work on today?”

    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
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    • Basecamp is the most popular commercial alternative to Backlog.

    • Basecamp is Paid and ProprietaryBacklog is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Wrike

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    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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Task management in Wrike
    Wrike's Gantt chart (Timeline)
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    Wrike reports

    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
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    Easy Redmine

    Easy Redmine is redefining technology projects by combining hybrid project management, IT service management, and source code management.

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    Trac

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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    Trac Features

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

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    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
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    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
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  8. Teamwork.com icon
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    Teamwork.com

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    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
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    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
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  10. Freedcamp icon
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    Freedcamp

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    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
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Gantt Charts
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    Project Templates

    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
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  11. ONLYOFFICE Projects icon
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    ONLYOFFICE Projects

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    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
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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

    ONLYOFFICE Projects Features

    1.  Gantt-charts
    2.  Team work
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  12. Easy Redmine icon
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    Easy Redmine

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    Easy Redmine is redefining technology projects by combining hybrid project management, IT service management, and source code management.

    300 Easy Redmine alternatives
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    Top Easy Redmine Features

    1.  Task Time Tracking
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Pomodoro Timer
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Annotate Screenshot
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Fill PDF Forms
    11.  Subtasks
    12.  End-to-End Encryption
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    ActiveCollab

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    ActiveCollab is the project management software that gives you complete control over your work. Make Real Work happen now!.

    157 ActiveCollab alternatives
    ActiveCollab Workload is a visual resource management tool built for agencies and creative professionals.

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    ActiveCollab Features

    1.  Kanban Board
    2.  Gantt-charts
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Project Tracking
    5.  Resource management
    6.  Timeline
    7.  Unlimited projects
    8.  Electronic invoicing
    9.  Invoicing for Freelancers
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  14. Aha! icon
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    Aha!

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    Aha! is cloud-based software to set your product strategy based on market dynamics. Track imperatives through releases and features.

    183 Aha! alternatives
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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Aha! Features

    1.  Share Roadmaps
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    5pm

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    5pm is a web based project management application with a smart customizable interface. Email integration, iCalendar and RSS feeds, Timeline view and Reports are just a few features to mention. Free trial (no credit card required) is available.

    155 5pm alternatives
    main view. dual panel interface

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    • Online

    5pm Features

    1.  Gantt-charts
    2.  Real time collaboration
    Timeline view (Gantt)
    Reports
    5pm iconBacklog Icon

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