A Trello alternative for bug tracking
Keep the simplicity, add the structure bugs need.
Trello is lovely for loose to-do lists, and plenty of teams start tracking bugs on a board of cards. It works until it does not: cards lack real ticket numbers, statuses are just column names, and there is no proper history when a bug comes back. If you have outgrown the board, you do not have to jump to something heavy.
A purpose-built but still simple tracker gives bugs the structure they need without making you relearn how to work.
What bugs need that cards lack
Bugs benefit from real statuses you can configure, priorities for triage, per-project numbers so "#42" means something, and a kept history of the conversation and fix. Columns of cards approximate some of this, but never quite get there.
Stay just as easy
The trade people fear is complexity, but it does not have to come along. A good Trello alternative for bugs stays fast and obvious. You gain structure without gaining a manual.
Bring clients and AI along
Unlike a generic board, a ticketing tool can give clients a scoped view of their bugs, and expose an MCP endpoint so AI agents can file and triage issues. Structure opens doors a plain card board cannot.
Why Tickably
Tickably is free, friendly ticketing for teams and their clients.
- Real, configurable statuses, not just column names.
- Per-project bug numbers and priorities for triage.
- Full history and attachments on every bug.
- Stays as simple to use as a board of cards.
Frequently asked questions
Will it feel as simple as Trello?
Yes. The goal is the same friendliness, with the extra structure that bugs and tickets specifically need.
Can I track non-bug tasks too?
Absolutely. The same board handles tasks, requests and bugs side by side.