A better Jira alternative
Capture, track, and fix code issues without the steep Jira learning curve.
Trusted by over 18,000 companies worldwide
Fast and frictionless onboarding for any team
1. Create your first project
2. Invite your team
3. Add task and start collaborating!
Why choose Backlog over Jira
Backlog vs Jira
 Backlog |  Jira | |
|---|---|---|
Customizable wordflows | ||
Kanban board | ||
Built-in Git & SVN repositories | ||
Built-in list view | ||
Built-in wiki | ||
File management system |
Backlog JiraCustomizable wordflows
Kanban board
Built-in Git & SVN repositories
Built-in list view
Built-in wiki
File management system
Replace more than just Jira
How Backlog stacks up against the competition
backlog
Jira
Ease of Admin
87%
74%
Ease of Setup
93%
74%
Ease of Use
91%
80%
Quality of Support
87%
82%
Performance and Reliability
93%
84%
API / Integrations
86%
80%
Avg. ROI (months)
Average 11 Months
Average 13 Months
Avg. Go Live Time (months)
Average 1 Months
Average 2 Months
Ease of Admin
backlog
87%
Jira
74%
Ease of Setup
backlog
93%
Jira
74%
Ease of Use
backlog
91%
Jira
80%
Quality of Support
backlog
87%
Jira
82%
Performance and Reliability
backlog
93%
Jira
84%
API / Integrations
backlog
86%
Jira
80%
Source: G2 User Satisfaction Ratings
Compare annual pricing
Backlog is a more affordable alternative to Jira for teams of all sizes.
Backlog | Jira | Annual savings with Backlog | |
|---|---|---|---|
11 users | $350 | $990 | $640 |
30 users | $350 | $2,700 | $2,350 |
100 users | $1,000 | $9,000 | $8,000 |
Backlog
Jira
Annual savings with Backlog
11 users
$350
$990
$640
30 users
$350
$2,700
$2,350
100 users
$1,000
$9,000
$8,000
Have over 100 users? Our flat-rate pricing keeps costs predictable — no matter how big your team grows
Customer Voices
“Pretty good, better than using Jira because the interface is more user-friendly and the features are easier to use.”
Cong L.
HPC and Cloud Engineer
“My overall experience with Backlog has been great. It's simple, efficient, and makes submitting and tracking IT issues easy.”
Gervia L.
CHW
“Amazing experience, makes it easy to manage projects from anywhere around the world.”
Sushrut O.
BDA
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Free
Essential tools for task and project management
$0
10 users
Free forever:
- 1 project
- 100 MB storage
- Built-in Git & Subversion repositories
- Kanban-style Boards
- AI Issue SummariesNEW
Starter
Simple task tracking and team collaboration
$35
per month billed monthly
30 users
All Free plan features, plus:
- 5 projects
- 1 GB storage
- Subtasking
Standard
Advanced views and custom workflows
$100
per month billed monthly
Unlimited users
All Starter plan features, plus:
- 100 projects
- 30 GB storage
- Gantt charts
- Burndown chart
- Issue templates
Premium
Full project visibility and code integration
$175
per month billed monthly
Unlimited users
All Standard plan features, plus:
- Unlimited projects
- 100 GB storage
- Custom fields
- In-house support agents
Learn more about all plan options and
add-ons on the pricing page
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