A better Jira alternative
Capture, track, and fix code issues without the steep Jira learning curve.
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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
Protect your projects
Add Nulab Pass for SAML authentication, user provisioning, and audit logs. Protecting your team's projects has never been easier.
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. Its simple, efficient, and makes submitting and tracking IT issues easy.”
Gervia L.
CHW
“Amazing experience, makes it easy to mange projects from anywhere around the world.”
Sushrut O.
BDA
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Try Backlog today for free
- 10 users
- 1 project
- 100 MB storage
- Git & Subversion
- Board
- Issue SummariesNEW
- 30 users
- 5 projects
- 1 GB storage
- Git & Subversion
- Board
- Issue SummariesNEW
- Subtasking
- Unlimited users*
- 100 projects
- 30 GB storage
- Git & Subversion
- Board
- Issue SummariesNEW
- Subtasking
- Gantt charts
- Burndown chart
- Issue templates
*maximum 10,000 for operational stability
- Unlimited users*
- Unlimited projects
- 100 GB storage
- Git & Subversion
- Board
- Issue SummariesNEW
- Subtasking
- Gantt charts
- Burndown chart
- Issue templates
- Custom fields
- Dedicated support
*maximum 10,000 for operational stability
Enterprise
For advanced security and control
Contact salesUnlimited users and projects with advanced security features
Everything in Premium, plus:
- SAML Single Sign-On
- User provisioning (SCIM)
- Audit logs
- Advanced security & compliance
- Centralized user & access management
- Security integrations
- Enterprise Customer Success Manager
Learn more about all plan options and
add-ons on the pricing page
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