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Backlog vs Wrike: pricing compared

Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of Productivity tools. Updated for 2026.

At a glance

Side by side

Backlog starts at $35/mo (Starter) and Wrike at $10/user/mo (Team). For 10 people that's $35 vs $100 a month: Backlog is $65 a month (65%) cheaper than Wrike on list price.

Backlog

Cheaper for 10 people

From$35/mo

10 people: $35 a month · $420 a year

  • No free plan
  • Up to 17% off yearly
  • No startup credits listed
  • 3 plans · priced per plan

Wrike

Productivity

From$10/user/mo

10 people: $100 a month · $1,200 a year

  • Free plan
  • No yearly discount listed
  • No startup credits listed
  • 3 plans · priced per user

Plans

Backlog and Wrike plans

Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.

Backlog

  • Starter

    Up to 30 users · 5 projects · 1 GB storage

    $35/mo

  • Standard

    Unlimited users · 100 projects · 30 GB storage

    $100/mo

  • Premium

    Unlimited projects · 100 GB storage · AI Assistant

    $175/mo

Flat monthly price per space; annual billing saves 17%. From search snippet of the official Nulab pricing page.

Prices from Backlog's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.

Wrike

  • Free

    Web, desktop & mobile apps · Kanban and table views

    Free

  • Team

    AI Essentials · Interactive Gantt charts · Shareable dashboards

    $10/user/mo

  • Business

    Workspace templates · AI Elite starter pack · Standard integrations

    $25/user/mo

Team $10 and Business $25 per user/mo, billed annually. Pinnacle and Apex: contact for pricing.

Prices from Wrike's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.

Team cost

What each costs your team

Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.

Backlog and Wrike cost by team size
TeamBacklog (Starter)Wrike (Team)Difference
5 people$35$420/yr$50$600/yrBacklog $15 less a month
10 people$35$420/yr$100$1,200/yrBacklog $65 less a month
25 people$35$420/yr$250$3,000/yrBacklog $215 less a month

Backlog is priced per plan. Wrike is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.

FAQ

Backlog vs Wrike: questions

Which is cheaper, Backlog or Wrike?

Backlog starts at $35/mo (Starter) and Wrike at $10/user/mo (Team). For 10 people that's $35 vs $100 a month: Backlog is $65 a month (65%) cheaper than Wrike on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.

Do Backlog and Wrike have free plans?

Backlog has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Wrike has a free plan (Free).

Are Backlog and Wrike cheaper if you pay yearly?

Backlog lists up to 17% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Wrike.

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