eTraxis 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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eTraxis
Flexible records and issue tracking system
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FlowInquiry
Project management and ticket tracking with SLA monitoring
| Feature | eTraxis | FlowInquiry |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Helpdesk & Ticketing | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1 | ★ 170 |
| First released | 2014 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Jira, Redmine | Jira, Zendesk |
Why pick each one
Choose eTraxis if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
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 eTraxis or FlowInquiry better?
Neither is universally better. FlowInquiry has the larger community, while eTraxis is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are eTraxis and FlowInquiry free and open-source?
Yes. eTraxis is licensed under GPL-3.0 and FlowInquiry under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run eTraxis and FlowInquiry with Docker?
eTraxis: yes. FlowInquiry: yes.