Head-to-head · Scrum Software
YouTrack vs DoneTonic
YouTrack leads on 1 check, DoneTonic on 4, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreYouTrack · 8.4/10
- Lowest starting priceYouTrack · $4.5/user/mo
- Free planboth
- Most featuresDoneTonic · 4 of 4
YouTrack scores higher on our rubric for scrum software: 8.4 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
YouTrack is cheaper to start at $4.5/user/mo against $8/user/mo. DoneTonic offers sprint planning; YouTrack doesn't publish it. DoneTonic offers product backlog; YouTrack doesn't publish it. DoneTonic offers sprint reports; YouTrack doesn't publish it. DoneTonic offers scrum boards; YouTrack doesn't publish it.
YouTrack is the better fit for teams wanting flexible Scrum and Kanban management. DoneTonic is the better fit for small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics.
- YouTrack fits best
Teams wanting flexible Scrum and Kanban management
- DoneTonic fits best
Small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics
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Side by side
| Feature | YouTrack 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | DoneTonic 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Scrum Software | #8 in Scrum Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting flexible Scrum and Kanban management | Small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $4.5/user/mo (best) | $8/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 21 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features YouTrack 0/4 · DoneTonic 4/4 | ||
| Sprint planning | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Product backlog | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Sprint reports | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Scrum boards | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Free plan users | Not published | 5 users |
| Key integrations | Not published | ServiceTonic |
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| Our verdict | YouTrack brings issue and task management together with Scrum and Kanban boards, backlogs, Gantt charts, time tracking, reports, dashboards, and workflow automation. JetBrains positions it for software development, DevOps, HR, marketing,… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
YouTrack — where it wins
- Scrum and Kanban boards pair with workflows, reports, and time tracking.
- Cloud Free supports up to 10 users and includes 30 GB storage.
- Available on cloud, self-hosted Server, desktop, mobile, and API.
Where it doesn't
- Paid Cloud subscriptions start at 11 users.
- Annual billing is required for the $4.50 per-user monthly starting price.
- Documentation is the listed support channel.
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
- YouTrack8.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $4.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
A broad agile toolkit with a free small-team plan and cloud or self-hosted options.
Visit YouTrackFull 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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