# Backlog Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of Backlog

Ease of use

4.5

Customer Service

4.3

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

CP

Chaitanya P

Sales teamInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“Project and team collaboration are seamless with centralized task tracking, real-time updates, comments, and notifications that keep everyone aligned.“

December 19, 2025

PL

Phong L

CEOComputer & Network Security, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial.

“At the same time, it isn’t the flashiest tool on the market — some users feel the interface looks a bit dated, and advanced reporting or customization isn’t as flexible as in some competing tools.“

January 8, 2026

SA

Segun A

Project ManagerHigher Education, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“I liked the accessibility to project tools that enabled me to generate project outcomes for my group in a easy file format that could be shared.“

January 8, 2026

SO

Sola O

Account support office and customer service representativeFinancial Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“Limited customization – Workflows, fields, and views aren’t as flexible for complex projects.“

December 16, 2025

SO

Sola O

Account support office and customer service representativeFinancial Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“Backlog is a solid and dependable solution for managing projects and teamwork, but there is room for improvement in performance, flexibility, and advanced functionality.“

December 16, 2025

AJ

Ann J

Backend DeveloperInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“Occasionally, I experience login issues on the mobile app, where I’m unable to sign in.“

December 17, 2025

SK

Sweety K

DeveloperE-Learning, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial.

“The interface is clean and intuitive, making it simple to track tasks, manage deadlines, and collaborate with team members.“

January 9, 2026

SO

Sola O

Account support office and customer service representativeFinancial Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“Outdated interface – The UI feels less modern compared to tools like Jira, ClickUp, or Asana.“

December 16, 2025

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Ivan B.  
Managing Consultant  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "backlog.com better than many "Goliath" systems"

October 30, 2018

5.0

We use backlog.com as overall tracking and project management tool for our projects, support tasks and maintenance activities that we provide to our customer. We selected backlog.com after evaluating many other tools (like Jira, Pivotal tracker etc.) and backlog.com became the clear winner. Why ? Because this tool combine together the best features of all other tool while still being neat and straightforward. Backlog.com has been proving it at our daily use for 1 year approximately. Well done. Thank you.

Pros

neat design supporting easy of use all necessary functions available on-click excellent for agile approach clear and easy administration of projects, people etc. integration with email and MS Excel (exports) subtasking no-time to get started and leverage the tool by users fast and responsive design standalone application for iOS

Cons

nothing essential maybe more storage space included in plans better numbering of subtasks (to include number of parent issue)

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PL

Phong L.  
CEO  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Backlog review after use"

January 8, 2026

5.0

Backlog by Nulab is a project management and development collaboration tool that feels straightforward and practical. It combines task tracking, bug reporting, and documentation with built-in Git/SVN repositories, so teams can manage both project work and code in one place. Most people find it easy to pick up and reliable for day-to-day work, especially for software teams that want clear visibility into tasks and issues without a lot of complexity. Its strengths are simplicity, integrated collaboration features, and good support for Agile workflows. At the same time, it isn’t the flashiest tool on the market — some users feel the interface looks a bit dated, and advanced reporting or customization isn’t as flexible as in some competing tools. In human terms: it’s solid and dependable for getting work done, but it won’t wow you with bells and whistles.

Pros

Simple, easy-to-use interface with solid issue tracking and good Git/Wiki integration. Hope everyone

Cons

Limited reporting andd customization, and the UX/UI feels somewhat outdated compared to newer tools.

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Response from Nulab

January 9, 2026

Dear Phong, Thank you for your review, we love to hear our customers feedback! We are delighted to hear that you find Backlog's interface to be simple and easy-to-use, and that its features such as Git, Subversion and Wiki help your teams to centralize their work. Thank you for your feedback on reporting, customization, and the UX/UI as well, our team will review it. Please note, Project's Custom fields allow for more issue customization, please see the link below for reference. https://support.nulab.com/hc/en-us/articles/8616310170009-Backlog-101-Project-settings#custom-fields

BB

Bonnie B.  
Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Backlog Review"

March 11, 2019

3.0

Pros

Easy to use, the UI is attractive too as i can have different Theme for different Project

Cons

Print of Project List into Excel, all the Description of task are not included

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SS

SONU S.  
COMPUTER TEACHER  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Simple and Effective Tool for Team Project Management"

January 8, 2026

4.0

Overall, my experience with Backlog has been very positive. It is a reliable and efficient tool for managing projects, tasks, and team collaboration. It helps keep work organized, deadlines clear, and communication transparent. For teams looking for a simple yet powerful project management solution, Backlog is a great choice. It offers good value for money and works well for both technical and non-technical teams.

Pros

Backlog is very easy to use and practical for daily task and project management. I really like how clean and simple the interface is, even for beginners. Creating tasks, assigning them to team members, setting deadlines, and tracking progress is smooth and well organized. The collaboration features like comments, file sharing, and version control help keep everything in one place. It saves time and improves team coordination, especially for small and mid-sized teams.

Cons

Some advanced features feel limited in the basic plans, and reporting options could be more detailed. Occasionally, the learning curve for new users can be a bit slow if they are not familiar with project management tools. Also, mobile app performance can be improved for better speed and smoother navigation.

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Response from Nulab

January 9, 2026

Dear Sonu, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a very positive experience with Backlog, and that you find it be a reliable and efficient tool for project management. Thank you for your feedback on the reporting options, onboarding, and mobile app performance as well, our team will review it.

AJ

Ann J.  
Backend Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Simple and Reliable Project Management Tool"

December 17, 2025

4.0

Overall, my experience with Backlog has been positive. It’s a reliable tool for managing projects and keeping teams aligned. It works especially well for small to medium-sized teams that want a simple, no-frills way to organize tasks and track progress without feeling overwhelmed.

Pros

Backlog is very easy to use and doesn’t have a steep learning curve. The interface is clean and organized, which makes it simple to track tasks, bugs, and project progress. I also like how issues, comments, and file sharing are all in one place, making team collaboration straightforward.

Cons

Occasionally, I experience login issues on the mobile app, where I’m unable to sign in. This doesn’t happen often, but it can be inconvenient when accessing projects on the go.

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Response from Nulab

December 23, 2025

Hi there, Thanks for the feedback! We’re glad Backlog’s simplicity and all in one setup are working well for your team. Sorry to hear about the occasional mobile login issues that’s helpful to know, and we appreciate you pointing it out. We'll pass this onto our team so they can look into this further. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns and we'll be here to help!

SO

Sola O.  
Account support office and customer service representative  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "A Reliable Tool for Streamlined Project Management"

December 16, 2025

5.0

Backlog is a solid and dependable solution for managing projects and teamwork, but there is room for improvement in performance, flexibility, and advanced functionality.

Pros

What I liked least about Backlog was its limited customization and reporting features. The interface is clean but can feel rigid, and advanced analytics or workflow customization are not as flexible as some competing project management tools. Additionally, integrations and automation options are somewhat limited, which can slow down more complex team processes.

Cons

Outdated interface – The UI feels less modern compared to tools like Jira, ClickUp, or Asana. Limited customization – Workflows, fields, and views aren’t as flexible for complex projects. Basic reporting – Lacks advanced analytics and detailed performance reports. Search can be slow or clunky – Especially in large projects with many issues. Limited automation – Few built-in automations compared to competitors. Scaling challenges – Works well for small to mid-size teams, but can feel restrictive for larger teams. Mobile app limitations – Not as powerful or smooth as the desktop version. Integrations are fewer – Compared to Jira or ClickUp, integration options are limited.

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Response from Nulab

December 23, 2025

Hi there, Thank you for your feedback. We understand the frustrations around customization, reporting, and automation especially as projects grow more complex. Feedback like this really helps us see where improvements matter most, and we appreciate you taking the time to share.

SA

Segun A.  
Project Manager  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Helpful and Easy to Navigate "

January 8, 2026

4.0

It was a learning experience, where I got to become familiar with project tools that are valuable for supporting the development of project deliverables

Pros

I liked the accessibility to project tools that enabled me to generate project outcomes for my group in a easy file format that could be shared.

Cons

The website's interface was visually appealing, making it easier to identify elements needed to complete project tasks as a user.

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Response from Nulab

January 9, 2026

Dear Segun, Thank you for your review, we love to hear our customers feedback! We are happy to hear that Backlog enabled you to create and collaborate with your team efficiently, and that you find its interface appealing and easy to use. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our product as well.

MV

Marco V.  
IT Manager  
Building Materials  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great tool"

December 16, 2025

5.0

I was the first to use backlog and now 2 other departments have their own Kanban boards. Our backlog app is very popular.

Pros

Very easy to use. In almost no time all the developers started using the tool and after a week or 2 we passed the 100 issues.

Cons

No app in on prem version. We build it ourself. The support to build the app was very high level and could be better.

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Response from Nulab

December 18, 2025

Dear Marco, Thank you for your review, we love to hear our customers feedback! We are delighted to hear that you find Backlog to be a great, very easy to use tool, and that it has helped you to manage your tasks. Thank you for your feedback on the Enterprise (on-premise) mobile app as well, our team will review it.

EB

Eldho B.  
Digital marketer  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "The perfect bridge between project management and version control."

January 8, 2026

5.0

My experience has been very positive. It’s a robust, stable platform that specifically caters to development teams who want to keep their code and their tasks under one roof.

Pros

love that it integrates Git/SVN repositories directly with task management. Having the wiki, file sharing, and bug tracking in one place prevents "tool fatigue." The "Gantt Chart" feature is also included by default, which helps visualize timelines without needing extra plugins.

Cons

The user interface feels a bit dated compared to newer tools like Linear or Monday.com. Also, the mobile app is functional but lacks some of the advanced features available on the desktop version.

Review Source

ADW

April D W.  
Administration  
Retail  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Hit and or Miss!"

January 14, 2025

5.0

i set up a account with the free package, and i will say it was a smooth easy process. i did see lacking features other companies offer for free and then some which is why i gave the eight star rating. its nice when software is made available especially free that has everything one needs in one spot.

Pros

easy to use free plan available, which i have, and integrates seamlessly with my other apps, such as Slack. great to keep track of different projects ongoing

Cons

less features available than that of other free software operations, which will be my only downfall theres too much competition today to not even on the free plans, offer more features and make it more compatible with other software

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Response from Nulab

January 22, 2025

Dear April, thank you for your detailed review! Great to hear that Backlog helps you with project tracking, and that you find our integrations to be helpful too! Thank you for your feedback on the plans and features as well, our team will review and consider it. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our product.

JA

Jatin A.  
Student  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Best project management website. "

September 25, 2024

5.0

I will describe it in just one word - amazing!!

Pros

It's ui and ux interface. The website is so simple and easy to understand. It didn't even took me 2mins to understand the working of the website. I always use it whenever I manage any project. It is the best website.

Cons

To be honest, there's nothing to dislike about this website as i said I am using it ig for a year now. Never gave me any reason to mad about or get frustrated. Totally the best website.

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Response from Nulab

October 8, 2024

Dear Jatin, Thank you for your review, we love to hear our customers opinion. Great to hear that you find Backlog interface simple and easy to use, and that it helps you with project management. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our product as well.

BC

BHARATHKRISHNAN C.  
Software Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Backlog Experience"

September 26, 2024

4.0

Pros

status changes mail and filtering option was user friendly

Cons

Attachemnet upload actually i can able upload only one attachement for one issue

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Response from Nulab

October 22, 2024

Dear Bharathkrishnan, Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that you like the notifications, and filtering features, and find them user friendly. Thank you for your feedback on attachment's upload as well, our team will review it. Please note, we offer a higher number of attachments in our paid plans, please see the plans comparison under the link below. https://nulab.com/pricing/backlog/

KS

Keshav S.  
Software engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Fantastic Website "

September 25, 2024

5.0

Overall experience with backlog is fantastic.It helps me lot for making project and engagement of team member.

Pros

It is very useful in making group project.everything we update on backlog and there is no confusion . Helpful in prioritized the task that need to be completed for project

Cons

I think everything is fine.i cannot get any error or bad experience while using backlog

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Response from Nulab

October 8, 2024

Dear Keshav, Thank you for your review, we love to hear our customers opinion. We are delighted to hear that you find Backlog very useful, and that it helps you with tasks' prioritization and completion. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our product as well.

MM

Mukesh M.  
Project Manager  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Backlog review"

September 25, 2024

5.0

I am using backlog for task assignment and task tracking purposes. and I am happy to say help with backlog I am manage my data and projects

Pros

Task assignment feature and task tracking

Cons

as of now, I don't have any least like of backlog

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Response from Nulab

October 8, 2024

Dear Mukesh, Thank you for your review, we love to hear our customers opinion. Great to hear that Backlog helps you with task tracking and project management. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our product as well.

IM

Iman M.  
Founder  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Solid Project Management place"

September 25, 2024

4.0

Firstly, its greatest strengths lie in its simplicity and ease of use, making it approachable for both technical and non-technical users. Secondly, the integration of project management features with Git and SVN repositories is particularly useful for development.

Pros

Backlog is a versatile project management and collaboration tool. Its user-friendly interface and customizable workflows also make it adaptable for various team needs, from simple task tracking to more complex project management.

Cons

The interface can feel a bit dated compared to other modern project management tools. Also mobile app lacks certain features or feels less responsive than the desktop version.

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Response from Nulab

October 8, 2024

Dear Iman, Thank you for your detailed review! Great to hear that you find Backlog to be versatile, and that it helps you with task tracking and team collaboration. Thank you for your feedback on Backlog interface and mobile app as well, our team will review and consider it.

HA

Harsh A.  
Software developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Experienced "

October 3, 2024

5.0

It was good and it helps me to do my project very easily and smoothly

Pros

The management how it works and helps to maintain my work

Cons

The management can be more precise and more importantly time manageable

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Response from Nulab

October 22, 2024

Dear Harsh, Here at Nulab, we are always happy to hear our customers feedback, so thank you for your review! We love that Backlog is helping you do your projects easily and smoothly. Our product team is constantly working on improving Backlog, so we will consider your suggestions about the management.

eO

emmanuel O.  
Software QA  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Efficient Project Management with Room for Improvement"

July 27, 2023

4.0

Pros

What I liked most about Backlog was its user-friendly interface and robust project management features. It made tracking tasks and collaborating with the team much more efficient. Additionally, the ability to set priorities, due dates, and assign tasks to specific team members was a great way to stay organized and ensure everyone was on the same page. The real-time updates and notifications also helped keep us informed of any changes or progress made on tasks. Overall, Backlog proved to be a valuable tool in streamlining our project workflows and enhancing team communication.

Cons

What I liked least about Backlog was its limited integration options with other tools we were using. We had to manually duplicate some data and tasks across platforms, which led to inefficiencies and potential for errors

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MK

Milan K.  
Lead Solution Architect  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "After months using free version for 1 project we successfully moved to paid version for all projects"

June 17, 2020

4.0

We track not only reported issues/incidents, but also the planned project tasks to have overview who is working on and what is the backlog of all unassigned tasks. The main benefit is to not have projects information in several excel or project files but in one place. Also our status meetings with our teams are faster and more effective.

Pros

Easy to setup and use including graphic differentiation and access rights for individual projects (customer logo and colors). No training required for users in our company who adopted this tool very fast. In addition, GantChart is really usable with several options for grouping, automatic issue creation from email is also useful to support our clients and track how our internal specialists perform. Internal wiki is also used in our company to document not only the knowledges and technical information to be shared with others in the team, but also the meeting minutes related to our projects - everything stored and available in one place. The mobile application also works as expected.

Cons

It is not possible to create links/relations in GantChart helping to display dependencies and reschedule the project tasks when something happen - now all issues have to be moved manually. Navigation in wiki would be enhanced little bit.

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hN

hai N.  
QA  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Some Uncomfortable"

December 17, 2018

4.0

Very good expect 2 thinks above

Pros

\- Grantt chart and burndown chart..

Cons

1\. It's "Copy custom Fields From other Project" in \[Project Settings\] -> \[Custom Field\] => I dont know why "(※ Relation with issue types not copied)". It's very uncomfortable for me and someone manage like me. => Our Company have Standard Custom Field for all Project about 100 Custom FIled and some Custom Issue Type. When I Open the new Project , I just wanna Copy all Custom Field and Issue Type from Old Project. But not like this, just copy Customfield and Availabes all Issue types. After that, I must to click 1 by 1 to fix, or delete. It's take many time from me. how long i will spent for fix that with 100 custom Field and Custom Issue Type???? Please think about that. and fix this I just want to Copy all Custom Field + Issue Type from the old Project to New Project. and button delete all Custom Field 2. It's Add a Group of member to Old/Archive Project. => It's very hard. I have alrd 100+ project archive and click 1 by 1 to add a Group member. so bad.really bad. Please add a Button add a Group of member to all Project or atleast let our choose list project to add. Thank you

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SA

Syed A.  
SAP Consultant  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Amazing tool"

June 23, 2023

5.0

Amazing and user friendly with simple and basic fields to use.

Pros

It was very easy to use tool. Didn't face any issue at all.

Cons

On adding a comment on the Backlog ticket even the user changing the ticket should get an email. Not a big issue though.

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HL

Hanh L.  
Comtor  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Backlog review"

July 7, 2023

5.0

7/10

Pros

Nice UI/UX, easy to track and edit tasks

Cons

Comment box is quite small, sometimes it's hard to edit long comments

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Clothing and design  
Design  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Business review and costumers demand "

August 2, 2023

4.0

How to reach customers on time

Pros

Accuracy , time saving, organizing and consistency

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NL

Nchimunya L.  
Software Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "A genuine review on backlog "

June 23, 2023

5.0

Pros

Prioritization, Task Scheduling, IT project management, The platform simple is to use and was easily integrated to our system

Cons

Honestly I found the system to be user friendly and we haven’t found disadvantages yet but if we find any problems will let you know

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NK

Nishar K.  
Team Lead  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Backlog is superbbb"

July 27, 2023

5.0

Pros

I like most backlog. it's very easy to use.

Cons

Easy-to-use backlog.UI is very user-friendly.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Free but functional"

August 20, 2019

5.0

I'm very happy working with Backlog tool. Email notifications are insanely useful for tracking changes.

Pros

It works well for small projects; it covers (probably) all features you may want to use and it is free for a team like my own.

Cons

No Cons, honestly. For this price it is impossible to find any ;)

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