Azure Test Plans
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What both publish
| Fact | Azure Test Plans | Backlog |
|---|---|---|
| API | Public REST endpoints use dev.azure.com organization URLs and versioned _apis paths; the Test Plans API includes plan listing and requires the vso.test scope for read access. | Backlog supports custom integrations through its open API and links to API documentation for developers. |
| Founded | Microsoft was founded in 1975. | 2004 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Azure DevOps exposes integrations with GitHub, Docker, Slack, Sentry and more through its Marketplace extension ecosystem. | Listed integrations include Cacoo, Slack, Redmine and Jira importers, Jenkins, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Dropbox, and iCal Sync. |
| Purpose | Azure Test Plans provides planned manual and exploratory testing tools for apps. | Backlog combines project management, issue tracking, and team collaboration in one platform without per-user pricing. |
| Security | Azure DevOps states that project data is protected in transit and at rest, uses the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle and undergoes security penetration testing. | Enterprise security features include SAML single sign-on, SCIM user provisioning, audit logs, centralized user and access management, and security integrations. |
Azure Test Plans plans
- Basic + Test Plans$52 a month
- StakeholdersFree
- Stakeholders (Free)Free
- Basic$6 a month
Backlog plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$35 a month
- Standard$100 a month
- Premium$175 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Azure Test Plans if…
Azure DevOps teams needing connected test traceability; Teams conducting manual, exploratory and UAT workflows; Organizations requiring hosted or self-hosted deployment
Pick Backlog if…
Backlog suits teams that want project and issue tracking alongside code management. Enterprise may fit organizations needing private hosting and centralized security controls.