Mautic vs Erxes
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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Mautic
Open-source marketing automation platform
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Erxes
Open-source experience operating system with ticketing
| Feature | Mautic | Erxes |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Helpdesk & Ticketing |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,305 | ★ 4,058 |
| First released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Replaces | HubSpot, Marketo, Mailchimp | Zendesk, Intercom, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Choose Erxes if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (4.1k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Mautic or Erxes better?
Neither is universally better. Mautic has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Mautic and Erxes free and open-source?
Yes. Mautic is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Erxes under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mautic and Erxes with Docker?
Mautic: yes. Erxes: yes.