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Backlog

by Nulab · Fukuoka, Japan · Since 2004

Project and code management.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
transparency & India fit

What is Backlog?

Backlog is project management software from Nulab, based in Fukuoka, Japan and has been building software since 2004. Project and code management.

Project management software organises work into tasks, owners and deadlines with visibility across the team. The main risk in this category is buying something more elaborate than your team will maintain.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +22 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Backlog features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Backlog adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Tasks, subtasks and dependencies
  • Kanban, list, Gantt and calendar views
  • Time tracking and workload
  • Templates and recurring tasks
  • Client access and approvals
  • Docs and comments in context
  • Automations
  • Reporting and dashboards
  • Free plan to start without a card

Backlog pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Backlog charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on backlog.com.

Specifications

Category
Project management software
Vendor
Nulab
Headquarters
Fukuoka, Japan
Founded
2004
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Backlog — frequently asked questions

What is Backlog?+

Backlog is project management software by Nulab. Project and code management.

How much does Backlog cost?+

Backlog has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Backlog offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Backlog offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Backlog made in India?+

No. Backlog is developed by Nulab in Fukuoka, Japan, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Backlog best suited for?+

Backlog suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for project management software.

What are the best alternatives to Backlog?+

Popular alternatives in project management software include Zoho Projects, Zoho Sprints, Jira. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Backlog deployed?+

Backlog is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Nulab

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Nulab · Fukuoka, Japan · Founded 2004 · 1 product in our catalogue

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