Backlog.md Pricing

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At a glance

100% free and open-source under the MIT license. Backlog.md is a Git-native markdown task management CLI for AI agents with no subscription fees, seat licensing, or external database hosting requirements.

Self-hosting cost

Backlog.md is open source under the MIT license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.

Free & cheaper Productivity & Workflow

same category, free plan or open-source license

Grok BotPer cursor.com/pricing, Grok Bot is included on Cursor Premium ($30/month), Super ($100/month), Ultra ($200/month), Teams (from $30/user/month) and Enterprise (custom); it is not included on Free or Plus.RaycastFree core desktop launcher (macOS/Windows, extensions, window management, snippets, 50-query AI trial) / Pro ($8/mo billed annually or $10/mo monthly - unlimited standard AI, encrypted cloud sync, custom themes, clipboard history) / Pro + Advanced AI ($16/mo billed annually or $20/mo monthly - Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o, Gemini Pro, o1/o3 reasoning models, higher limits) / Teams ($12/user/mo) & Teams + Advanced AI ($20/user/mo) / Enterprise custom (SAML/SCIM SSO, AI control center) / BYOK & local Ollama supported LinearLinear offers a Free plan for up to 2 teams and 250 active issues. Paid plans include Basic at $10/user/month billed annually (unlimited issues, 5 teams), Business at $16/user/month (unlimited teams, private workspaces, Insights), and custom Enterprise agreements.ObsidianFree local-first Markdown knowledge base for personal and commercial use (100% offline, zero vendor lock-in). Optional paid add-ons include Obsidian Sync ($4/mo billed annually or $5/mo monthly for end-to-end encrypted multi-device sync and 1-year version history), Obsidian Publish ($8/mo/site billed annually or $10/mo monthly for custom domain web publishing), Commercial Support License ($50/user/year), and Catalyst ($25 one-time early-access beta tier). 40% discount available for education and non-profits. Extensive ecosystem with 1,500+ community plugins and local AI integrations.

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FAQ

How much does Backlog.md cost?

Does Backlog.md have a free plan?

Yes — Backlog.md is open source and free to use.

Can you self-host Backlog.md for free?

Backlog.md is open source under the MIT license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.

What are free or cheaper Backlog.md alternatives?

Grok Bot, Raycast, Linear are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

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