Backlog Overview

Backlog centralizes project management tasks through a versatile platform that includes Kanban boards, task tracking, version control, and Gantt charts. This comprehensive toolkit caters to virtual teams by facilitating clear communication and streamlined workflow visualization. Over 18,000 companies trust Backlog to enhance collaboration, leveraging its integration capabilities with popular apps to fit seamlessly into existing processes. Businesses benefit from simplified project oversight, leading to improved task execution and timely delivery. The platform's flexible pricing ensures accessibility for various team sizes, supporting both startups and established enterprises.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Collaboration, Workflow Management, Onboarding, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using Backlog.

Other use cases:

  • Sharing Knowledge
  • Category Management
  • Engaging And Following Up
  • Communication Management
  • Sales Review & Feedback
  • Generation Of New Leads
  • Document Sharing
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Business Priorities

Improve ROI and Improve Stakeholder Relations are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using Backlog.

Other priorities:

  • Improve Internal Communications
  • Improve Navigation
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Backlog Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

Backlog's features include Ticketing, Alerts: Popups & Notifications, Dashboard, etc. and Backlog support capabilities include 24/7 Support, Email Support, Chat Support, etc. also Backlog analytics capabilities include Custom Reports, and Analytics.

Reviews

"...Backlog enables users to visualize their daily timeline and project workflows using Gantt charts...." Peer review

Backlog, Prism PPM (formerly WorkOtter), TeamGantt, ClickUp, MeisterTask, etc., all belong to a category of solutions that help Project Management. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

Backlog is an all-in-one SaaS for project management. It offers Kanban boards, task tracking, version control, and Gantt charts.

Popular Business Setting

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Top Industries

  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
  • Design

Popular in

  • Mid Market
  • Small Business
  • Enterprise

Backlog is popular in Information Technology And Services, Computer Software, and Design and is widely used by Mid Market, Small Business, and Enterprise.

Backlog Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

How can Backlog optimize your Collaboration Workflow?

How can Backlog enhance your Workflow Management process?

How efficiently Does Backlog manage your Onboarding?

11 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well Backlog solved their Project Management needs. Cuspera uses 663 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Project Management needs.

Piestar - Computer Software

Backlog helped Piestar, a Kansas-based software company, improve project visibility and team alignment. Before Backlog, Piestar struggled with tracking tasks and bug reports, leading to missed issues... and delays. After adopting Backlog, the team streamlined sprint planning, task tracking, and bug reporting. Features like customizable statuses, ticket linking, and a built-in wiki made workflows easier. Piestar saw faster releases, better bug reporting, and improved cross-team coordination.

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Droisys Inc. - Information Technology And Services

Droisys Inc. is a fast-growing IT services company with over 300 employees in the US and India. They struggled to manage complex projects and coordinate teams across time zones. They chose Backlog fo...r its easy-to-use features and simple interface. Backlog helped them track tasks, manage deadlines, and reduce reliance on emails and spreadsheets. The platform improved productivity and made it easier to communicate and manage projects. Droisys now uses Backlog to keep all teams aligned and make better management decisions.

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Codewave - Information Technology And Services

Backlog helped Codewave, an Indian software services company, improve project management during the shift to remote work. Codewave needed a flexible, affordable tool to track bugs, manage code, and b...oost transparency with clients. Backlog replaced costly, unreliable tools and enabled real-time project visibility. The platform's flexibility, automation, and Kanban view improved workflow, reduced tool switching, and made onboarding easy. Codewave now delivers better client communication and efficient project tracking with Backlog.

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Cloudpack - Information Technology And Services

Cacoo helped Cloudpack cut project costs by replacing expensive diagramming tools. Before Cacoo, Cloudpack struggled with version control and sharing diagrams with clients. Cacoo made it easy for eve...ryone to draw, collaborate, and share diagrams. The revision history feature improved quality control. Cloudpack no longer needed costly software like Adobe Illustrator. Cacoo for Business added extra security for sharing and permissions.

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LucidiTV - Information Technology And Services

Backlog helped LucidiTV manage tasks across their software development life cycle. The team used Backlog to track responsibilities, communicate, and break down work with subtasking. They also used Ba...cklog for source code version control and client collaboration. LucidiTV saw a 3X increase in productivity after switching from spreadsheets to Backlog. The platform made project management clear and improved both internal and client workflows.

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PiraGo - Information Technology And Services

Backlog helped PiraGo, a Vietnam-based IT and software consulting company, improve project management and service quality. The team used Backlog for task management, bug tracking, and communication, ...leading to better workload management and efficiency. Custom fields enabled detailed bug tracking and quality control. PiraGo saw improved project planning, resource allocation, and client communication. The company won consecutive IT Outsourcing awards and launched a new service, showing clear business growth from using Backlog.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

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What is Backlog?

Backlog is an all-in-one project management software for the whole team to release great projects on one platform. It helps with issue tracking, Git hosting and version control, and Wiki. Works with developers, clients, designers, and other teams on one connected platform available from anywhere.

Backlog keeps bug and issue tracking under one roof where the developers can easily collaborate on and release code, tracking each step via pull-requests right in issues. Git and Subversion repositories keep teams connected through it all. Customizes Backlog to fit the needs by using one of the integrations or building one with the rich API.

Its features include envisioning work happening and turns reported issues into clear, easy-to-follow outlines. View, prioritize, and discuss all the tasks in one place, host the code securely in the cloud with private repositories. Manage, communicate, and collaborate to get more work done with less confusion and more.

What is Backlog used for?

Backlog is a Project Management Software mainly used by its customers to Improve ROI and Improve Stakeholder Relations by Collaboration, Workflow Management and Onboarding .

What are the top features of Backlog?

Ticketing, Alerts: popups & Notifications and Dashboard are some of the top features of Backlog.

Who uses Backlog?

Backlog is used by Information Technology And Services, Computer Software and Design among other industries.

What are Backlog alternatives?

Prism PPM (Formerly WorkOtter), TeamGantt, ClickUp and MeisterTask are popular alternatives for Backlog.

Where is Backlog located?

Backlog is headquartered at 262 Bowery, New York, NY 10012, US.
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Peers used Backlog for collaboration and workflow management

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

3.42/5 ★

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Custom Reports

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Analytics

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
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Custom Reports

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Analytics

2.15/5 ★

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Nulab Inc. News

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Save time with Backlogs new replicate feature

Nulab has introduced a new Project Settings Export/Import feature in Backlog, enabling users to replicate project settings efficiently. This update allows teams to export settings such as general settings, issue types, statuses, categories, and milestones, and import them into new projects, streamlining project setup and reducing errors. Future updates will include support for custom attributes.

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Save time with Backlogs new batch import feature

Nulab has introduced a batch import feature for Backlog, its project management platform. Users can now upload up to 250 issues at once via CSV, streamlining project setup and data migration. This update reduces manual entry and accelerates onboarding for teams managing large volumes of tasks.

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New in Backlog Documents: Tags, subpages, TOC, and embeds

Nulab has introduced new features to Backlog Documents, including tags, subpages, a table of contents (TOC), and embeds, enhancing content organization, navigation, and integration for improved team collaboration and project knowledge management.

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Update: Were discontinuing Backlogs old Gantt chart

Nulab is retiring the old Gantt chart feature in Backlog, its project management tool. Starting March 19th, 2025, all users will use the new Gantt chart by default. The update aims to improve project planning and workflow efficiency for Backlog users.

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Nulab Inc. Profile

Company Name

Nulab Inc.

Company Website

https://nulab.com/

Year Founded

2004

HQ Location

262 Bowery, New York, NY 10012, US

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