Traq vs Trac
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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Trac
Integrated wiki and issue tracker for software projects
| Feature | Traq | Trac |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Helpdesk & Ticketing |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 207 | ★ 541 |
| First released | 2009 | 2004 |
| 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 Trac if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Traq or Trac better?
Neither is universally better. Trac has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Traq and Trac free and open-source?
Yes. Traq is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Trac under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Traq and Trac with Docker?
Traq: check the project docs for container support. Trac: check the project docs for container support.