Mantis Bug Tracker
Open source bug tracking system: log, assign and track software errors with reports and RSS feeds.
About Mantis Bug Tracker
What is Mantis Bug Tracker?
Mantis Bug Tracker is a free, open-source web-based defect management system. It lets teams log, track and manage software issues, documenting bugs, assigning responsibilities and monitoring fix progress, with support for MySQL, MS SQL and PostgreSQL.
Use cases
What is Mantis Bug Tracker for?
- A software development team that needs to log and track bugs in an organised way.
- A technical support team that wants to track user requests.
- A software project that needs to export bug history to CSV, Excel or Word.
Benefits
Main benefits of Mantis Bug Tracker
Support for MySQL, MS SQL and PostgreSQL, more flexible than many similar systems.
Built-in RSS feeds to follow updates without logging into the panel.
Export to CSV, Excel and Word for external reports.
Customisable workflow to match each team's process.
Is it for you?
Who should use Mantis Bug Tracker?
Software development teams that need a robust, proven bug tracking system.
Is Mantis Bug Tracker right for you?
Is Mantis Bug Tracker the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If your team needs a proven bug tracker with wide adoption in software projects.
- If you work on Windows, Linux or Mac and need a cross-platform tool.
- If you need to export bug history to CSV, Excel or Word.
It might not be for you if…
- If you need a full project manager with Gantt and tasks, where ProjeQtOr or dotProject are more complete.
- If you need an integrated wiki alongside the bug tracker, where The Bug Genie includes one.
Installation
How to install Mantis Bug Tracker on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find Mantis Bug Tracker
Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel, choosing domain and admin details; Softaculous sets up the database automatically.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
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Why install Mantis Bug Tracker on miHosting
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Frequently asked questions about Mantis Bug Tracker
Is Mantis Bug Tracker only for software bugs?
Primarily, although it is also used to track technical support requests and development project tasks.
Which databases does Mantis Bug Tracker support?
It supports MySQL, MS SQL and PostgreSQL, giving it more flexibility than many similar bug trackers.
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