Side by side
Jira vs MantisBT
Both stand on issue tracking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Visit Jira Free plan APILinuxMac+3
MantisBT offers issue and project management features for organizations prepared to host it themselves. MantisHub is presented as a separate hosted option, with a free trial that requires no credit card.
Visit MantisBTThe facts
| Jira | MantisBT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Jira | Not published |
| Website | atlassian.com | mantisbt.org |
| On issue tracking software | #7 of 40 | #11 of 40 |
Jira: what it does well
MantisBT: what it does well
- Free, open-source self-hosted bug tracker.
- Supports roadmaps, time tracking, and reporting.
- Plugins extend the system.
- REST API supports web-service integration.
- Community resources include documentation, forums, and chat.
What to know first
- Requires PHP and a supported database.
- Requires installation on a web server.
- Hybrid authentication scenarios are not supported.
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