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MantisBT

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Free, open source web-based issue and bug tracking system

Bug Tracking Software Issue Tracking Software
  • Deployment On Premises
  • Starting price Free
  • Free trial Not offered
  • Best for Startups, SMEs, Enterprises

What is MantisBT?

MantisBT, also known as Mantis Bug Tracker, is a free and open source web-based issue tracking system written in PHP and released under the GNU General Public License. It is commonly used to track software defects but is flexible enough to serve as a general purpose issue tracker, with role-based access control, customizable workflows, full bug history tracking, and a plugin system for extending functionality.

Because MantisBT is open source, there is no license fee; teams self-host it on their own Linux, Windows, or macOS server running PHP with MySQL, MS SQL, or PostgreSQL. It supports an interface in around 50 languages and sends configurable email notifications, making it a long standing choice for technical teams that want full control over their bug tracker. Managed hosting is also offered by third parties as an alternative to self-hosting.

Key Features of MantisBT

MantisBT lists 9 documented features, including Customizable workflows and issue statuses, Role-based access control per project and Full bug history and change tracking. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Customizable workflows and issue statuses
  • Role-based access control per project
  • Full bug history and change tracking
  • Configurable email notifications
  • Event-driven plugin system
  • Custom fields for team-specific data
  • Interface available in around 50 languages
  • Cross-platform install (Linux, Windows, macOS)
  • REST/SOAP API for integrations

MantisBT Pricing

MantisBT lists 1 plan without published figures. Pricing is quoted on request.

Open Source / Self-hosted

Free

Unlimited users (self-hosted)

Free Trial

Free to download and self-host under the GNU General Public License; third-party managed hosting also available

MantisBT Specifications

MantisBT is available on web app. It offers an API and has a free plan.

Software Tagline :
Free, open source web-based issue and bug tracking system
Deployment :
  • on premises
Subscription Plan :
onetime
Desktop Platforms :
  • web app
Mobile Platforms :
Language Support :
english
Target Audience :
  • startups
  • smes
  • enterprises
Available Support :
Integrations :
LDAP authentication, source control via plugins, email notifications, third-party plugin ecosystem
Product Url :
https://www.mantisbt.org
API Available :
Yes
Free Trial Available :
No
Run On Mobile Browser :
Yes
Free Plan Available :
Yes
Customization Available :
Yes

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MantisBT FAQs

Yes, MantisBT is free and open source under the GNU General Public License, with no license cost to self-host.

MantisBT is written in PHP and works with MySQL, MS SQL, or PostgreSQL databases.

Yes, an event-driven plugin system introduced in version 1.2.0 allows extension through both officially maintained and third-party plugins.

Yes, MantisBT offers an interface in around 50 languages.

The core project is self-hosted software, but third-party providers such as MantisHub offer managed hosting as an alternative.