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Head-to-head · Scrum Software

Azure Boards vs DoneTonic

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Azure Boards #6 in Scrum Software 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Azure Boards
DoneTonic #8 in Scrum Software 6.8/10 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit DoneTonic

Azure Boards leads on 1 check, DoneTonic on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAzure Boards · 7.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceAzure Boards · $6/user/mo
  • Free planboth

Azure Boards scores higher on our rubric for scrum software: 7.0 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Azure Boards is cheaper to start at $6/user/mo against $8/user/mo.

Azure Boards is the better fit for small teams already using Microsoft development tools. DoneTonic is the better fit for small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics.

  • Azure Boards fits best

    Small teams already using Microsoft development tools

  • DoneTonic fits best

    Small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics

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Side by side

Feature Azure Boards 7.0/10 Visit ↗ DoneTonic 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.0 6.8
Ranking #6 in Scrum Software #8 in Scrum Software
Best for Small teams already using Microsoft development tools Small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $6/user/mo (best) $8/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Free trial length 30 days 21 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Azure Boards 4/4 · DoneTonic 4/4
Sprint planning ✓ ✓
Product backlog ✓ ✓
Sprint reports ✓ ✓
Scrum boards ✓ ✓
Specs
Free plan users 5 users 5 users
Key integrations GitHub, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Azure DevOps REST API, Excel, Power BI ServiceTonic
Our review
Pros
  • Backlogs, sprint planning, boards, and iteration assignment support Scrum workflows
  • Burndown and velocity charts help teams monitor sprint progress
  • Links work items to GitHub commits, branches, and pull requests
  • Plans backlogs, sprints, capacity, releases and burndowns
  • Free plan includes 5 users and unlimited projects and tasks
  • Available on web, iOS and Android
Cons
  • Free Stakeholder access lacks sprint planning and other agile tools
  • Basic is $6 per user monthly after the first five users
  • The $52 Basic + Test Plans tier is a substantial step up for test features
  • Free plan is limited to 5 users and 100 MB storage
  • Only listed integration is ServiceTonic
  • Paid plan costs $15 monthly or $8 per user per month billed annually
Our verdict

Azure Boards is a work-tracking service within Azure DevOps for software teams using Scrum or other agile processes. Product and sprint backlogs, work items, boards, taskboards, and iteration assignment cover the core planning cycle, while…

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DoneTonic is a cloud-based project-management application for teams using Scrum or Kanban. Its core workflow spans product backlog prioritization, PBI management, sprint planning, generated Scrum boards, task assignment and progress…

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  1. Azure BoardsScrum Software 7.0Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo · 30-day trial
  2. DoneTonicScrum Software 6.8Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Azure Boards — where it wins

    • Backlogs, sprint planning, boards, and iteration assignment support Scrum workflows
    • Burndown and velocity charts help teams monitor sprint progress
    • Links work items to GitHub commits, branches, and pull requests

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Stakeholder access lacks sprint planning and other agile tools
    • Basic is $6 per user monthly after the first five users
    • The $52 Basic + Test Plans tier is a substantial step up for test features

  • DoneTonic — where it wins

    • Plans backlogs, sprints, capacity, releases and burndowns
    • Free plan includes 5 users and unlimited projects and tasks
    • Available on web, iOS and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 5 users and 100 MB storage
    • Only listed integration is ServiceTonic
    • Paid plan costs $15 monthly or $8 per user per month billed annually
  • Azure Boards7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo · 30-day trial

    A Microsoft-centered Scrum tool with sprint planning, GitHub links, and a free Basic allowance.

    Visit Azure BoardsFull verdict →
  • DoneTonic6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial

    A Scrum and Kanban toolkit with free access and paid tiers for growing teams.

    Visit DoneTonicFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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