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Mantis vs Trello
March 10, 2025 | Author: Michael Stromann
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MantisBT is a free popular web-based bugtracking system (feature list). It is written in the PHP scripting language and works with MySQL, MS SQL, and PostgreSQL databases and a webserver. MantisBT has been installed on Windows, Linux, Mac OS, OS/2, and others. Almost any web browser should be able to function as a client. It is released under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL).
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Get organized as fast as you can think. The easy-to-use interface takes no time to learn, and every action is instantaneous, so there’s nothing standing between you and your sweet productive flow. Trello is great alone, but even better with others. Get the whole group onboard in seconds. See their updates in real time.
See also:
Top 10 Issue-tracking systems
Top 10 Issue-tracking systems
Mantis and Trello both strive to help humans organize their tasks, like slightly disorganized but well-meaning librarians trying to keep a chaotic library in order. They both allow teams to collaborate on projects, shuffle tasks around like a deck of cards and set deadlines that everyone promptly ignores. You can access them on your phone, which is handy for when you’re out and about and, naturally, need to manage that bug report you forgot about last week. And yes, they’re both useful, depending on how you feel about the utter chaos that is modern productivity.
Now, Mantis—ah, Mantis. It’s like the insect that only comes out at night or the one that’s been studying bugs for far too long. It’s been around since 2000, originating from a slightly more mysterious corner of the United States. Mantis is for those of us who’ve become quite attached to the notion of fixing bugs in software—essentially, it’s a bug-tracking tool, with a serious flair for customization. If you're a software developer or someone who needs a deep dive into the weird world of bug reports, this is your go-to. Other than that, it might just stare at you with its many eyes, waiting for your next software disaster.
Then there’s Trello, which came into the world in 2011, fresh and bright-eyed, ready to tackle everything from team projects to organizing your thoughts on a Tuesday. Also from the United States, Trello was designed to be flexible, catering to a wider range of users than Mantis—because, let’s face it, not everything in life is a bug. It’s all about boards, lists and cards—your digital version of sticky notes stuck to a wall. It’s perfect for anyone who needs to organize tasks without descending into the abyss of overly complicated software. You can use it for nearly anything, unless, of course, you're trying to track bugs in code. In which case, you might want to give Mantis a try.
See also: Top 10 Issue Trackers
Now, Mantis—ah, Mantis. It’s like the insect that only comes out at night or the one that’s been studying bugs for far too long. It’s been around since 2000, originating from a slightly more mysterious corner of the United States. Mantis is for those of us who’ve become quite attached to the notion of fixing bugs in software—essentially, it’s a bug-tracking tool, with a serious flair for customization. If you're a software developer or someone who needs a deep dive into the weird world of bug reports, this is your go-to. Other than that, it might just stare at you with its many eyes, waiting for your next software disaster.
Then there’s Trello, which came into the world in 2011, fresh and bright-eyed, ready to tackle everything from team projects to organizing your thoughts on a Tuesday. Also from the United States, Trello was designed to be flexible, catering to a wider range of users than Mantis—because, let’s face it, not everything in life is a bug. It’s all about boards, lists and cards—your digital version of sticky notes stuck to a wall. It’s perfect for anyone who needs to organize tasks without descending into the abyss of overly complicated software. You can use it for nearly anything, unless, of course, you're trying to track bugs in code. In which case, you might want to give Mantis a try.
See also: Top 10 Issue Trackers
