Compare software

GitBucket vs Backlog: catalog facts
GitBucket	Backlog
Free Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0.	Freemium A free option is available; paid plans are not priced per user.
Self-hosted	Web
Runs from a single WAR file with Java API compatible with GitHub	Built-in Git and SVN repositories No per-user pricing
Requires Java 17 on the server No Jakarta EE support for servlet container deployments	Hosted only Code hosting is simpler than dedicated Git platforms
Self-hosted	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.