MantisBT vs The Bug Genie
MantisBT
mantisbt.orgThe Bug Genie
thebuggenie.orgSide by side
| Figure | MantisBT | The Bug Genie |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Issue Tracking Software | 8.5 (#9) | 7.7 (#29) |
| License | The Administration Guide says MantisBT was made available to the public under the GNU General Public License. | The Bug Genie is licensed under Mozilla Public License 1.1. |
| Purpose | MantisBT is a bug tracking system. | The Bug Genie provides issue tracking and project management. |
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In their own words
MantisBT
MantisBT is a free, open-source bug tracking system built on PHP for use through a web server. It is released under the GNU General Public License and can run on Linux, Windows or macOS servers. Installation requires PHP and a supported database; listed database options are MySQL, MS SQL and PostgreSQL. Project tools include change logs, roadmaps, time tracking and reporting. Teams can configure workflow transitions and access thresholds, and email notifications can include issue changes, notes, custom fields and issue details. Plugins from official and third-party developers extend the system. Its REST API is the primary web-services integration route, with API tokens, enabled anonymous access or web UI cookie sessions available for authentication. Listed browser support includes Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Edge. Community help includes documentation, forums, a bug tracker, wiki and chat. For teams seeking hosting, MantisBT presents MantisHub as a separate service with backups, upgrades, support, migration and add-ons; its trial requires no credit card.
The Bug Genie
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