Backlog vs SmartSuite

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Two Project management tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.
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The verdict

On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.

What the data says
  • Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
  • SmartSuite starts lower, at $15/mo against $31.50/mo.
  • Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
  • In our Project management ranking, Backlog places 6 and SmartSuite 7 of 10.

Side by side

Backlog and SmartSuite compared
At a glance
BABacklog
SMSmartSuite
Starts at$31.50/mo$15/mo
Free planYesYes
APIYesYes
MCP serverYesYes
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Plans and pricing

BA

Backlog

  • FreeSmall teams getting startedFree
  • StarterTeams up to 30 users$35/mo
  • StandardGrowing teams needing advanced views$100/mo
  • PremiumLarge organizations requiring full features$175/mo
SM

SmartSuite

  • Teamsmall teams managing shared workflows$20/mo
  • Professionaldepartments needing advanced permissions and integrations$36/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

BA

Choose Backlog if…

We haven't written up who Backlog suits yet.
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SM

Choose SmartSuite if…

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