Backlog
Nulabs project & issue tracker popular in Japan — Git/SVN hosting, Gantt charts and full REST/Webhooks API.
Our Verdict
A solid PM + repo combo for small mixed teams, best when you want Gantt without Jira.
Pros
- Gantt charts and Kanban in one tool, rare combo
- Tight Git/SVN hosting integrated with tickets
- Popular and well-localized for Japanese market
- Simple, approachable UI for non-developers
Cons
- Limited adoption outside Japan hurts ecosystem
- CI/CD is webhook-based, not built-in
- Repository features lag GitHub/GitLab
- Pricing scales oddly by user and project
When to Use Backlog
Good fit if you need
- Git hosting with Gantt charts for Japanese dev teams
- SVN to Git migration with issue tracker integration
- Webhook-driven CI triggers on pull requests
- Burndown charts and milestone tracking for sprints
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- subscription
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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