Backlog vs HOT Tasking Manager
Backlog
nulab.comHOT Tasking Manager
tasks.hotosm.orgSide by side
| Figure | Backlog | HOT Tasking Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $35/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Project Management Software | 9.1 (#12) | 8.6 (#51) |
| Spec score · Project management tools | 9.0 (#24) | 8.1 (#117) |
| API | Backlog supports custom integrations through its open API and links to API documentation for developers. | The maker's development guide says API documentation is available on production and staging instances. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Fukuoka, Japan | HOT lists its global office at 1100 13th Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20005. |
| Maker | Nulab, Inc. was established in 2004 with headquarters in Fukuoka, Japan. | The product is provided by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team, which describes itself as an international nonprofit. |
| Purpose | Backlog combines project management, issue tracking, and team collaboration in one platform without per-user pricing. | The web application divides an area of interest into smaller mapping tasks and indicates which areas need mapping or quality assurance review. |
| Support | The pricing page lists email support across plans, dedicated support on Premium, and an Enterprise Customer Success Manager on Enterprise. | HOT’s project guide says project manager permissions can be requested by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]. |
Plans
Backlog
- FreeFree
- Starter$35 a month
- Standard$100 a month
- Premium$175 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Backlog
Backlog combines project management, issue tracking, and team collaboration without per-user pricing. Teams can manage issues on Kanban-style boards and use subtasks, Gantt charts, burndown charts, and issue templates, with tools varying by plan. Built-in Git repositories and Subversion support provide code management. Backlog works in a browser and on Android and iOS devices, and its open API supports custom integrations. Listed integrations include Cacoo, Slack, Jenkins, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Dropbox, and iCal Sync. The Free plan supports 10 users and one project; it includes 100 MB of storage, Git and Subversion, and a board. Starter costs $35 a month for up to 30 users and five projects. Standard costs $100 a month, and Premium costs $175 a month. Paid plans have a 30-day trial without a credit card, but plans cannot be changed during the trial. Enterprise adds security features such as SAML single sign-on, SCIM provisioning, audit logs, and centralized access management, and can be installed on a private server. Backlog's maker is headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, and was founded in 2004.
HOT Tasking Manager
HOT Tasking Manager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.