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MantisBT

MantisBT is an open-source issue tracking system designed to facilitate collaboration among team members and clients.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

Open-source issue tracker balancing simplicity and power for effective project collaboration.

Who should look elsewhere

Requires self-hosting and setup for on-premise use

Pros

  • +Easy and fast to get started
  • +Powerful yet simple to use
  • +Highly customizable to fit specific project needs
  • +Facilitates effective collaboration with team members and clients
  • +Open-source, providing flexibility and community support

Cons

  • −Requires self-hosting and setup for on-premise use
  • −May require technical knowledge for advanced customization or server management

Key features

  • ✓Email Notifications for issue updates, resolution, and comments
  • ✓Per project role-based access control
  • ✓Customizable issue fields
  • ✓Customizable notifications
  • ✓Customizable workflow
  • ✓Open-source

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Open Source—monthEmail Notifications; Access Control; Customizable

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