Asynchronous collaboration software to boost remote team productivity
Why teams use Backlog for asynchronous collaboration
One central hub for async work
Backlog gives distributed teams a single place to track projects, tasks, and communication—so everyone stays aligned, no matter the time zone.
- Replace scattered tools and message threads
- Keep updates visible to all team members
- Work without needing to be online together
Simple, structured task tracking
Custom fields, statuses, and templates help teams log work consistently—making it easy for contributors to know exactly what’s next without real-time direction.
- Remove ambiguity around responsibilities
- Maintain momentum across time zones
- Standardize how work is tracked
Built-in comment threads and notifications
Async communication lives inside each task, with threaded discussions, file attachments, and auto-notifications—so no critical updates slip through..
- Communicate clearly without meetings
- Keep feedback tied to the work
- Reduce unnecessary pings and interruptions
All task assets in one place
Give distributed teammates everything they need upfront. Add wikis, screenshots, and docs directly to tasks so they can dive in without needing to ask for context.
- Eliminate delays caused by missing info
- Speed up task handoffs
- Make collaboration self-serve
Visual timelines to track global progress without live check-ins
Gantt charts and Boards give everyone a real-time view of progress and deadlines—ideal for async teams working on different schedules.
- Get visibility without daily standups
- Spot blockers before they escalate
- Keep projects on track globally
Secure, role-based collaboration
Control who sees what with customizable roles and permissions—perfect for managing access across regions, departments, or external partners.
- Collaborate securely across regions
- Share only relevant information
- Manage external contributors with ease
Async-first workflows that eliminate meeting fatigue
Structured tracking, clear documentation, and automated updates keep work moving—no constant check-ins required
- Enable deep focus time
- Reduce meeting overload
- Keep progress flowing around the clock
Try Backlog for async collaboration today
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