Erxes vs Telebugs
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted helpdesk & ticketing options — 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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Telebugs
Lightweight error tracker without a subscription (alternative to
| Feature | Erxes | Telebugs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Helpdesk & Ticketing | Helpdesk & Ticketing |
| License | GPL-3.0 | ⊘ Proprietary |
| Language | TypeScript | Docker |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,058 | — |
| First released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Replaces | 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)
Choose Telebugs if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Docker
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Erxes or Telebugs better?
Neither is universally better. Erxes has the larger community, while Telebugs is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Erxes and Telebugs free and open-source?
Yes. Erxes is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Telebugs under ⊘ Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Erxes and Telebugs with Docker?
Erxes: yes. Telebugs: yes.