Traq vs Redmine
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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Traq
PHP project management and issue tracking suite
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Redmine
Flexible project management and issue tracking
| Feature | Traq | Redmine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 207 | ★ 6,012 |
| First released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Replaces | Redmine, Jira | Jira |
Why pick each one
Choose Traq if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose Redmine if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 6k GitHub stars
- Written in Ruby
Frequently asked questions
Is Traq or Redmine better?
Neither is universally better. Redmine has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Traq and Redmine free and open-source?
Yes. Traq is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Redmine under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Traq and Redmine with Docker?
Traq: check the project docs for container support. Redmine: yes.