Looking for a Backlog alternative? Ganty vs Backlog
Backlog is a long-standing Japanese tool with built-in Git/Wiki, but Ganty offers a more modern Gantt UX and AI features. An objective comparison.
About Backlog
Backlog is a Japan-made project management tool by Nulab, with built-in Git and Wiki. Particularly popular among Japanese dev teams.
Pricing comparison
Based on publicly available info as of April 2026. Check vendor sites for the latest.
| Item | Ganty | Backlog |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Up to 5 members, 5 projects | 30-day trial only |
| Entry plan | Standard JPY 980 / workspace | Starter JPY 2,970/mo (30 users, 1 project) |
| Mid plan | Pro JPY 2,980 / workspace | Standard JPY 17,600/mo |
| Billing model | Per workspace | Plan-tiered (by project count and storage) |
Feature comparison
| Feature | Ganty | Backlog |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop interactions | Supported | Limited |
| Auto dependency cascading | Supported | Not supported |
| Critical path | Supported | Not supported |
| Milestones | Supported | Workaround via milestone issue |
| Feature | Ganty | Backlog |
|---|---|---|
| AI task generation | Supported | Not supported |
| AI Gantt analysis | Supported | Not supported |
| Feature | Ganty | Backlog |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time co-editing | Supported | Not supported |
| Wiki / docs | Via integration | Supported |
| Git repository | Use GitHub/GitLab | Supported |
| Feature | Ganty | Backlog |
|---|---|---|
| Modern UI (2025-) | Supported | Utility-first |
| Japanese UI | Supported | Supported |
| JP data center | Supported | Supported |
4 reasons to choose Ganty
Modern Gantt UX, by a wide margin
Backlog's Gantt is designed as an auxiliary view tied to issues, and most edits push you back to the issue screen. Ganty lets you edit dates and dependencies directly via drag-and-drop, with auto cascading.
Cut planning effort with AI
Backlog has no AI task generation or schedule analysis. Ganty auto-generates tasks and milestones from a brief project description, dramatically reducing planning effort.
Lower workspace-based pricing
Backlog uses a plan-tier model where price jumps with project/user limits. Ganty's workspace pricing (from JPY 780/mo, JPY 2,980 for Pro) is significantly cheaper at comparable team sizes.
Real-time co-editing and presence
Backlog requires page reloads to see others' changes. Ganty syncs edits in real time and shows live presence of teammates viewing the same project.
When Backlog may be a better fit
For an honest comparison, here are cases where the competitor may suit you better.
When you want issues + Git + Wiki in one tool
Backlog's edge is having Git, Wiki, and issue tracking in one tool. If that all-in-one model matters to you, Backlog wins. Ganty focuses on Gantt and assumes you pair it with GitHub/Notion etc.
Teams already deeply invested in Backlog's ticket culture
If your vendors and partners are already entrenched in Backlog ticket workflows, migration cost is real. Starting Ganty on new projects first is more realistic.
Migration
Export Backlog issues to CSV and import into Ganty. Type, priority, assignee, due date, and parent issue map cleanly. Wiki and Git repos are out of scope, so plan a parallel move to Notion/GitHub.
From a team that switched
“We still use Backlog for issue tracking, but moved our Gantt charts to Ganty. Dragging a date and watching dependents reschedule automatically should be standard — but Backlog never offered that.”
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