Backlog
Current- Annual cost
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- Seats assigned
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS
Backlog Alternatives
Should you replace Backlog?
Jira is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Backlog.
Backlog alternatives
See how Backlog compares to 2 alternative apps you can switch to.
Jira and Github selected for comparison.
Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Backlog
$420
Free
Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.
Jira
$93
Free
Public catalog pricing estimate.
Github
$48
Free
Public catalog pricing estimate.
3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Backlog
$0
No migration in the current app baseline.
Jira
-$11,019
After $12,000 estimated migration cost.
Github
-$2,084
After $3,200 estimated migration cost.
Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Backlog
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Jira
75/100
Ideal for Agile dev teams and complex workflows, overkill for simple task tracking.
Github
70/100
GitHub dominates software development workflows with superior CI/CD and code security capabilities. However, it lacks the integrated Gantt charts, SVN support, and intuitive visual interface that Backlog provides for mixed business-technical teams. Your non-technical stakeholders will face a steeper learning curve migrating to GitHub's developer-centric project views.
Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Backlog
--
Public adoption signal for the current app.
Jira
high
Jira is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.
Github
low
Github is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 3 weeks and $3,200 one-time cost.
User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Backlog
4.6/5.0
382 reviews
Jira
4.3/5.0
33000 reviews
Github
4.7/5.0
85000 reviews
Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Backlog
No migration needed
Jira
6 weeks
High
Jira is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.
Github
3 weeks
Medium
Github is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 3 weeks and $3,200 one-time cost.
Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Backlog
--
Jira
$12,000
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Github
$3,200
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Backlog
100%
Supports 65 native integrations.
Jira
100%
Supports 4,000 native integrations.
Github
100%
Supports 10,000 native integrations.
Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Backlog
100%
Jira
85%
Github
60%
- No native Gantt chart visualization
- No SVN repository support (Git-only)
- Built-in time tracking requires third-party integrations
- Advanced security scanning limited to Enterprise tier
- IP access restrictions require Enterprise plan
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Backlog
ISO 27001SOC 2
Jira
SOC 2ISO 27001GDPR
Github
SOC 2ISO 27001GDPR
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Backlog
You already standardize on this app.
Jira
Your team practices Agile/Scrum and requires sophisticated issue tracking with customizable workflows.
Github
Your team prioritizes modern CI/CD automation and advanced code security over integrated Gantt charts and SVN support
Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Backlog
Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.
Jira
Your team needs lightweight task management without configuration overhead or complex admin.
Github
Your team relies on SVN repositories, native time tracking, or requires Gantt visualization for non-technical project managers
