Helpy vs UVdesk
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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Helpy
Open-source helpdesk and knowledge base platform
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UVdesk
Open-source helpdesk built on Symfony
| Feature | Helpy | UVdesk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Helpdesk & Ticketing |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Ruby | CSS |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,481 | ★ 19,510 |
| First released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Zendesk, Help Scout | Zendesk, Freshdesk |
Why pick each one
Choose UVdesk if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 19.5k GitHub stars
- Written in CSS
Frequently asked questions
Is Helpy or UVdesk better?
Neither is universally better. UVdesk has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Helpy and UVdesk free and open-source?
Yes. Helpy is licensed under MIT and UVdesk under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Helpy and UVdesk with Docker?
Helpy: yes. UVdesk: yes.