Bugzilla vs Rukovoditel
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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Rukovoditel
Web-based project management and CRM builder
| Feature | Bugzilla | Rukovoditel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ★ 29 |
| First released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Jira | Jira, Salesforce |
Why pick each one
Choose Bugzilla if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- Written in Perl
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Rukovoditel if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Bugzilla or Rukovoditel better?
Neither is universally better. Bugzilla has the larger community, while Rukovoditel is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Bugzilla and Rukovoditel free and open-source?
Yes. Bugzilla is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Rukovoditel under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bugzilla and Rukovoditel with Docker?
Bugzilla: check the project docs for container support. Rukovoditel: check the project docs for container support.