Backlog vs PROJECT in a box
Backlog
nulab.comPROJECT in a box
projectinabox.org.ukSide by side
| Figure | Backlog | PROJECT in a box |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $35/mo | £8.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Spec score · Project Management Software | 9.1 (#12) | 8.1 (#117) |
| Spec score · Project management tools | 9.0 (#24) | 8.0 (#129) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free-plan user limit | 10 | 1 |
| Purpose | Backlog combines project management, issue tracking, and team collaboration in one platform without per-user pricing. | The product range provides tools to manage projects, programmes and portfolios, including methodology governance, planning, reporting, risks, benefits and finances. |
| Security | Enterprise security features include SAML single sign-on, SCIM user provisioning, audit logs, centralized user and access management, and security integrations. | A maker blog post says PROJECT in a box became Cyber Essentials approved and reports that it undertakes penetration tests and acts on the results. |
| Support | The pricing page lists email support across plans, dedicated support on Premium, and an Enterprise Customer Success Manager on Enterprise. | Support is provided during UK office hours, excluding bank holidays, with support arrangements varying by product and maintenance agreement. |
Plans
Backlog
- FreeFree
- Starter$35 a month
- Standard$100 a month
- Premium$175 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
PROJECT in a box
- Community EditionFree
- Personal Edition£99, paid once
- YourPMO£99 a year
- Small Team Edition£999, paid once
- Live Edition£3,000, paid once
- Enterprise Edition£4,000, paid once
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.
PROJECT in a box
PROJECT in a box has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.