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Backlog

Nulabs project & issue tracker popular in Japan — Git/SVN hosting, Gantt charts and full REST/Webhooks API.

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JP Est. 2005 Active CI/CD for Applications

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
Best for: Small teams mixing devs and PMs, especially in APAC, who want Gantt-centric PM. Not for: Engineering-only teams who just need Git hosting and pipelines.

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

Backlog Pricing

Pricing Model
subscription
Free Tier
Yes
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Lock-in Assessment

Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score
3/5

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