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Project management tool from Japan's Nulab, combining issue tracking, Git/SVN, Gantt charts, and wiki. Especially popular among Japanese dev teams and cross-functional collaboration.

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Often used more than Jira in Japan. Flat pricing with unlimited users scales well, though customization isn't as deep as Jira.
— Crewtool Editor

Key Features

• Hierarchical issues and subtasks • Built-in Git/SVN repositories • Gantt and burndown charts • Wiki and file sharing • Star/emoji-based comms

Pricing

Free (10 users/1 project), Starter ¥2,970/mo, Standard ¥17,600/mo (unlimited users).

FAQ

Better than Jira how?

Flat unlimited-user pricing, simpler UI, native Japanese support.

Usable in Korea?

Yes, Korean UI is supported with many Korean users.

Need separate Git hosting?

No, Git/SVN repos are built in.

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