Evidence
MantisBT
| Feature | Evidence | MantisBT |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $49/mo | Free / from $4.95/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Best For | data-analysts, data-engineers, startups, analytics-teams | developers, small-teams, open-source-projects, budget-conscious-teams |
| Founded | 2021 | 2000 |
| Sql Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Markdown Pages | ✓ | ✗ |
| Charts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Static Deployment | ✓ | ✗ |
| Git Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Sources | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bug Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Fields | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Notifications | ✗ | ✓ |
| Role Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Evidence Pros
- Code-based reports (version controlled)
- Beautiful output
- Fast static deployment
- SQL-first approach
✗ Evidence Cons
- Requires SQL knowledge
- Not for ad-hoc exploration
- Smaller community
✓ MantisBT Pros
- Free and open-source
- Easy to set up
- Lightweight
- Extensible with plugins
✗ MantisBT Cons
- Dated interface
- Limited agile features
- Small community vs alternatives
The Verdict
Evidence is built for data analysts and data engineers, with a focus on sql-reporting and markdown-pages. MantisBT targets developers and small teams and leads with bug-tracking and custom-fields.
On pricing, MantisBT is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4.95/mo compared to $49/mo for Evidence. That $44.05/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Evidence edges out on user ratings (4.3 vs 3.9). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Evidence has a slight overall edge — but if free and open-source matters most to you, MantisBT may still be the right call.