Azure Boards
Plan, track, and discuss work across your teams.
Overview
Azure Boards is a service of Azure DevOps that provides a rich set of capabilities for managing software projects. It includes customizable Kanban boards, interactive backlogs, and powerful reporting tools, supporting Scrum, Kanban, and custom agile methodologies.
✨ Key Features
- Kanban boards
- Product backlogs
- Sprint planning tools
- Customizable work item types
- Querying and charting
- Dashboards and reporting
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with the Azure DevOps suite (Repos, Pipelines)
- Powerful querying and reporting capabilities
- Highly customizable process templates
Unique Value: Provides teams with a comprehensive and integrated solution for planning and tracking work, from idea to release, within the Azure DevOps ecosystem.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Managing the backlog and sprints for an agile software development team.
- Tracking work items and their status across the entire development lifecycle.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams not invested in the Microsoft or Azure ecosystem who may prefer a tool with broader third-party integrations.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more native and seamless experience for tracking work linked to code and builds within Azure DevOps compared to third-party tools like Jira.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Azure Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Included for free for the first 5 users in an Azure DevOps organization.
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