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

"...Bringing together the organizational benefits of project management with the power and convenience of code management, Backlog enhances team collaboration across organizations large and small...." Peer review from Nulab

Peer review evidence (same sources as the product rating summary)

"...Developers can easily collaborate on and release code, tracking each step via pull-requests right in issues...." Online Project Management Software for Developers
"...Workflow automation...." Peer review by User
"...This is a big plus for development teams...." Peer review by Miguel Gonzalez, Design

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

for Backlog

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?

What Are the key features of Backlog for Workflow Management?

How can Backlog optimize your Onboarding Workflow?

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.

 

Weblio - Internet - Small

Fukuoka, Japan

Backlog helped Weblio improve project management and team collaboration. New hires found Backlog easy to use, even without engineering backgrounds. The tool made file sharing faster and tracking proj...ect responsibilities clearer. Weblio used Backlog to manage web development projects and tasks across offices. Success at the Fukuoka branch led to company-wide adoption. Weblio now tracks progress and shares information more efficiently.

 

VStream Media - Entertainment - Small

Singapore, Singapore

Cacoo helped VStream Media improve remote troubleshooting and team collaboration for livestream events. The team used Cacoo to create and share equipment network diagrams, making technical planning e...asier. Real-time editing and chat features allowed them to solve problems quickly, even when working from different locations. Visual diagrams made it easier to communicate with clients and new team members. Cacoo is now a key part of their workflow for event broadcasting and video conferencing.

 

Travelport Digital - Information Technology And Services - Small

Dublin, Ireland

Cacoo helped Travelport Digital improve their design process. The team needed a lightweight, online collaboration tool for Agile development. With Cacoo, 50 users create and update diagrams for archi...tecture, infrastructure, and compliance. The platform supports AWS shapes, making it easier to document cloud infrastructure. Travelport Digital now manages 300 diagrams for 10 products, keeping documentation current and accessible.

 

Thunderbolt Solutions - Aerospace & Defence - Small

USA

Backlog helped Thunderbolt Solutions manage complex Department of Defense projects. The team used Backlog for issue tracking, task assignment, and project communication. They replaced email with Back...log's commenting and history features for better transparency. Gantt charts and milestones made project planning easier. Backlog saved the team about 4 hours every two weeks on a recent U.S. army project. The platform improved workflow organization and client communication.

 

SoftBank Robotics - Consumer Electronics - Large

Tokyo, Japan

Backlog helped SoftBank Robotics cut down on email overload and improve project tracking. The Pepper team switched from spreadsheets and emails to Backlog for flexible project management. Communicati...on with partners became smoother, and new team members could get up to speed faster. Gantt and burndown charts made it easy to spot delayed tasks. Productivity increased as less time was spent on busy work and more on business goals.

 

SmartCoach Technologies - Information Technology And Services - Small

Stockholm, Sweden

Backlog helped SmartCoach Technologies organize complex, time-consuming projects. The company used to rely on emails, spreadsheets, and chats, which caused confusion. With Backlog, every department t...racks tasks and project status in one place. The tool improved communication across teams in different time zones. SmartCoach now manages internal and external projects more efficiently, with clear deadlines and progress updates.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

for Backlog

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

4.30/5

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Analytics

2.15/5

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

3.42/5

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Custom Reports

4.30/5

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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.

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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