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MantisBT

Open-source bug tracker for software teams

Helpdesk & Ticketing ★ 1.8k stars Easy setup GPL-2.0

MantisBT is a popular, open-source web-based bug tracking system. It is easy to set up and offers per-project access control, notifications, and issue workflows.

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Key features

  • Per-project bug tracking
  • Email notifications
  • Custom fields and workflows
  • Plugin system

Strengths

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)

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