Bugzilla vs Traq
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Bugzilla
Time-tested bug tracking system from Mozilla
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Traq
PHP project management and issue tracking suite
| Feature | Bugzilla | Traq |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Helpdesk & Ticketing | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Perl | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 850 | ★ 207 |
| First released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Jira | Redmine, Jira |
Why pick each one
Choose Bugzilla if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- Written in Perl
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Traq if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Bugzilla or Traq better?
Neither is universally better. Bugzilla has the larger community, while Traq is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Bugzilla and Traq free and open-source?
Yes. Bugzilla is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Traq under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bugzilla and Traq with Docker?
Bugzilla: check the project docs for container support. Traq: check the project docs for container support.