Backlog Features
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Tasks
- Creation & Assignment
- Due Dates
- Task Prioritization
- To-Do Lists
- Dependecies
- Mass Updates
- Drag & Drop
- Recurring Tasks
Projects
- Project Map
- GANTT
Bug Reporting
- User Reports & Feedback
- Tester Reports & Feedback
- Team Reports & Comments
Bug Monitoring
- Bug History
- Data Retention
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Tasks
Creation & Assignment | Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates. This feature was mentioned in 70 Backlog reviews. | 89% (Based on 70 reviews) | |
Due Dates | Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates). This feature was mentioned in 69 Backlog reviews. | 86% (Based on 69 reviews) | |
Task Prioritization | As reported in 66 Backlog reviews. Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. | 87% (Based on 66 reviews) | |
To-Do Lists | Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks. This feature was mentioned in 64 Backlog reviews. | 84% (Based on 64 reviews) | |
Dependecies | Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. 65 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 80% (Based on 65 reviews) | |
Mass Updates | Allows users to update multiple tasks at the same time, accross multiple projects. This feature was mentioned in 64 Backlog reviews. | 82% (Based on 64 reviews) | |
Drag & Drop | Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop. 65 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 65 reviews) | |
Recurring Tasks | Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals. 62 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 62 reviews) |
Projects
Planning | Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. This feature was mentioned in 61 Backlog reviews. | 82% (Based on 61 reviews) | |
Project Map | Based on 62 Backlog reviews. Projects can be mapped out with milestones, due dates, deliverables and interdependencies. | 81% (Based on 62 reviews) | |
GANTT | Provide visual representations of tasks, dependencies, and progress. This feature was mentioned in 62 Backlog reviews. | 82% (Based on 62 reviews) | |
Calendar View | Planned projects are mapped to a schedule with due dates and deliverables detailed day-by-day. 61 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 61 reviews) | |
Views | Based on 62 Backlog reviews. Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers). | 83% (Based on 62 reviews) | |
Project Budgeting | Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. 61 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 80% (Based on 61 reviews) | |
Issue Tracking | As reported in 61 Backlog reviews. Track issues at the project or task level, and manage resolutions. | 85% (Based on 61 reviews) | |
Templates | Provide standards templates that can be customized by users to create new projects. 60 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 60 reviews) | |
Critical Path | Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. 60 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 78% (Based on 60 reviews) | |
Time & Expense | Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. This feature was mentioned in 61 Backlog reviews. | 81% (Based on 61 reviews) | |
Methodologies | Based on 59 Backlog reviews. Support agile and waterfall project management methodologies. | 79% (Based on 59 reviews) |
Resource Management
Resource Definiton | Based on 59 Backlog reviews. Create human and material resources and categorize them based on skills and other criteria. | 81% (Based on 59 reviews) | |
Capacity | Based on 59 Backlog reviews. Monitor capacity in real time to track resource use and identify bottlenecks. | 82% (Based on 59 reviews) | |
Scheduling | Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. This feature was mentioned in 58 Backlog reviews. | 84% (Based on 58 reviews) |
Project Monitoring
Baselining / KPIs | Track key performance indicators or baseline assessments throughout project lifecycle or across multiple projects. This feature was mentioned in 59 Backlog reviews. | 83% (Based on 59 reviews) | |
Resource Allocation | Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. This feature was mentioned in 60 Backlog reviews. | 79% (Based on 60 reviews) | |
Dashboards | Based on 60 Backlog reviews. Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time. | 83% (Based on 60 reviews) |
Bug Reporting
User Reports & Feedback | Give users in-app method of reporting bugs and leaving general performance feedback. This feature was mentioned in 93 Backlog reviews. | 85% (Based on 93 reviews) | |
Tester Reports & Feedback | Give testers in-app method of reporting bugs and leaving general performance feedback. 92 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 92 reviews) | |
Team Reports & Comments | Give team members method of reporting bugs and leaving comments on bug status. 102 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 102 reviews) |
Bug Monitoring
Bug History | Track history of bug status by application version, date, etc. 104 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 104 reviews) | |
Data Retention | As reported in 97 Backlog reviews. Store bug tracking data for an appropriate and useful amount of time. | 88% (Based on 97 reviews) |
Task Creation
Creation & Assignment | Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates. 47 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 47 reviews) | |
Due Dates | Based on 47 Backlog reviews. Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates). | 87% (Based on 47 reviews) | |
Drag & Drop | Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop. 47 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 47 reviews) | |
Mass Updates | As reported in 46 Backlog reviews. Allows users to update multiple tasks at the same time, accross multiple projects. | 89% (Based on 46 reviews) |
Task Management
Task Prioritization | Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. 47 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 47 reviews) | |
To-Do Lists | See feature definition | Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks. 47 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 47 reviews) |
Dependecies | Based on 47 Backlog reviews. Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. | 84% (Based on 47 reviews) | |
Recurring Tasks | Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals. This feature was mentioned in 46 Backlog reviews. | 85% (Based on 46 reviews) |
Automation
Workflows | As reported in 24 Backlog reviews. Provide standard workflows that can be used accross the company. | 85% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Customization | Based on 24 Backlog reviews. Allow administrators to configure workflows and processes. | 86% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Data repository | Based on 24 Backlog reviews. Deliver a single data repository for all project information. | 87% (Based on 24 reviews) |
Administration
Permissions | Based on 24 Backlog reviews. Define and manage roles and access rights for the entire system. | 94% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Procedures | Based on 24 Backlog reviews. Maintain procedures for data access and governance. | 90% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Remote Work | Allow users to use the system online and on mobile devices. This feature was mentioned in 24 Backlog reviews. | 96% (Based on 24 reviews) |
Project management
Task Prioritization | As reported in 25 Backlog reviews. Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. | 93% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Dependecies | As reported in 23 Backlog reviews. Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. | 88% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Planning | Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. 24 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Views | Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers). This feature was mentioned in 24 Backlog reviews. | 92% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Scheduling | As reported in 24 Backlog reviews. Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. | 90% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Critical Path | Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. 24 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Dashboards | As reported in 25 Backlog reviews. Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time. | 95% (Based on 25 reviews) |
Workload
Resource Allocation | Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. This feature was mentioned in 25 Backlog reviews. | 93% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Workspace | Based on 25 Backlog reviews. Define customizable workspace for teams, departments, and external users. | 93% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Configuration | Provide drag and drop options to configure workspaces. 25 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Insights | Based on 24 Backlog reviews. Monitor work accross the company and analyze performance. | 90% (Based on 24 reviews) |
Communication & Collaboration
Communication Channels | Based on 24 Backlog reviews. Support multiple channels for internal and external communications. | 92% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Document Management | See feature definition | Allow users to share and collaborate on documents and files. 23 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 23 reviews) |
Collaboration | Based on 23 Backlog reviews. Help users meet, share workspaces, and collaborate on tasks. | 93% (Based on 23 reviews) |
Cost Management
Project Budgeting | Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. 23 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Time & Expense | Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. This feature was mentioned in 23 Backlog reviews. | 93% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Profitability | As reported in 23 Backlog reviews. Monitor project proftability by team or department. | 93% (Based on 23 reviews) |
Integration
Front Office | Based on 23 Backlog reviews. Integrate with CRM, marketing, or customer service software. | 88% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Back Office | As reported in 23 Backlog reviews. Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems. | 91% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
External data | Connect to external data sources such as databases or BI software. This feature was mentioned in 22 Backlog reviews. | 92% (Based on 22 reviews) |
Communication
Chat | As reported in 49 Backlog reviews. Provide live chat tools for instant messaging | 79% (Based on 49 reviews) | |
Discussions | Ability to involve multiple users in public or private discussions 51 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 51 reviews) | |
External | As reported in 49 Backlog reviews. Allow external users to use chat and discussions | 80% (Based on 49 reviews) | |
Feedback | Provide functionality to create and manage polls and surveys 48 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 48 reviews) | |
Announcements | Manage news and announcements by company or department This feature was mentioned in 47 Backlog reviews. | 81% (Based on 47 reviews) |
Content & Documents
File Sharing | See feature definition | Based on 50 Backlog reviews. Documents can be shared between users and teams | 81% (Based on 50 reviews) |
Notes | User can share notes with colleagues or external users This feature was mentioned in 54 Backlog reviews. | 84% (Based on 54 reviews) | |
Search | Help users find documents and other types of content 54 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 54 reviews) | |
Versioning | Based on 51 Backlog reviews. Keep track of document versions and related changes | 82% (Based on 51 reviews) |
Controls
Custom Views | Create personalized project views for collaboration 51 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 51 reviews) | |
Followers | Based on 48 Backlog reviews. Allow users to follow tasks which are not assigned to them | 82% (Based on 48 reviews) | |
User Management | Define and manage users access to documents and collaboration features 52 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 52 reviews) | |
Calendars | Based on 46 Backlog reviews. Manage private and shared calendars and associated events | 81% (Based on 46 reviews) | |
Public Sharing | Make project views available for the public. 46 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 80% (Based on 46 reviews) |
Project Management
Task Management | Include features to create, assign, and manage tasks. This feature was mentioned in 56 Backlog reviews. | 91% (Based on 56 reviews) | |
Planning | Deliver project plans that can be customized by users. This feature was mentioned in 52 Backlog reviews. | 90% (Based on 52 reviews) | |
Visibility | Provide visibility into collaborative processes accross the company This feature was mentioned in 52 Backlog reviews. | 89% (Based on 52 reviews) | |
Integration | As reported in 48 Backlog reviews. Provide integration with task management and project management software. | 84% (Based on 48 reviews) |
Remote Collaboration
Alignment | Align remote employees with their colleagues and external users This feature was mentioned in 50 Backlog reviews. | 85% (Based on 50 reviews) | |
Accountability | Based on 50 Backlog reviews. Define and track responsabilities for remote users | 88% (Based on 50 reviews) | |
Connectivity | Allow users to connect to tools that they use remotely 48 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 48 reviews) | |
Offline Mode | Based on 46 Backlog reviews. Users can work offline and changes are synced when they back online | 77% (Based on 46 reviews) |
