Erxes vs FlowInquiry
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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Erxes
Open-source experience operating system with ticketing
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FlowInquiry
Project management and ticket tracking with SLA monitoring
| Feature | Erxes | FlowInquiry |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Helpdesk & Ticketing | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,058 | ★ 170 |
| First released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Zendesk, Intercom, HubSpot | Jira, Zendesk |
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)
Choose FlowInquiry if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Written in HTML
Frequently asked questions
Is Erxes or FlowInquiry better?
Neither is universally better. Erxes has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Erxes and FlowInquiry free and open-source?
Yes. Erxes is licensed under GPL-3.0 and FlowInquiry under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Erxes and FlowInquiry with Docker?
Erxes: yes. FlowInquiry: yes.