Backlog review
A capable project-and-development workspace, but its first paid tier starts at $35 monthly.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Backlog brings project management and software tracking into one workspace for development, design, marketing, and other teams. Its feature set covers issue and task tracking, assignees, priorities, milestones, due dates, Kanban boards, Gantt schedules, burndown charts, documentation, file sharing, comments, and notifications. Built-in Git and Subversion repositories make it particularly relevant for teams that want development work alongside broader project coordination. Guest roles, an API, webhooks, and access restrictions extend its usefulness across internal and external contributors.
The plan structure suits smaller teams that want to begin without a subscription. Free is available forever for 1 project, 100 MB of storage, and 10 users, with Git and Subversion plus a Board. Starter costs $35 per month and expands the workspace to 5 projects, 1 GB of storage, and 30 users while adding subtasking. Standard is $100 per month for 100 projects, 30 GB of storage, unlimited users, a six-month Gantt view, burndown charts, and issue templates. Premium costs $175 per month and adds unlimited projects, 100 GB of storage, AI Assistant, unlimited Gantt view, and custom fields. A 30-day free trial is also available.
Backlog fits teams that value a combined project and development workspace rather than a narrowly focused task list. Its web, iOS, Android, API, and self-hosted options support varied operating models, while integrations include Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Dropbox, Jenkins, Cacoo, and iCal Sync. AI Assistant supports task creation, summaries, updates, and prioritization. Teams needing deeper subtasks must choose Premium or Enterprise, and smaller groups may find the $35 monthly entry point high once the Free plan’s limits become restrictive. Enterprise adds SAML single sign-on, SCIM provisioning, audit logs, and self-hosted deployment for organizations with those requirements.
Backlog pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Combines tasks, issues, Kanban, Gantt, and burndown charts
- Includes built-in Git and Subversion repositories
- Free plan supports up to 10 users and includes a Board
- Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 MB of storage
- Starter costs $35 per month before advanced planning features
- Deeper subtasks are limited to Premium and Enterprise
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