eTraxis vs Taiga
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
VS
Taiga
Agile project management for cross-functional teams
| Feature | eTraxis | Taiga |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Helpdesk & Ticketing | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1 | ★ 844 |
| First released | 2014 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Jira, Redmine | Jira, Trello |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is eTraxis or Taiga better?
Neither is universally better. Taiga 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 Taiga free and open-source?
Yes. eTraxis is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Taiga under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run eTraxis and Taiga with Docker?
eTraxis: yes. Taiga: yes.