Hi.Events vs MantisBT
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted helpdesk & ticketing options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Hi.Events
Self-hosted event management and ticket selling platform
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MantisBT
Open-source bug tracker for software teams
| Feature | Hi.Events | MantisBT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Helpdesk & Ticketing | Helpdesk & Ticketing |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,960 | ★ 1,794 |
| First released | 2024 | 2000 |
| Replaces | Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor | Jira, Bugzilla |
Why pick each one
Choose Hi.Events if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (4k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Choose MantisBT if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Hi.Events or MantisBT better?
Neither is universally better. Hi.Events has the larger community, while MantisBT is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Hi.Events and MantisBT free and open-source?
Yes. Hi.Events is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and MantisBT under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hi.Events and MantisBT with Docker?
Hi.Events: yes. MantisBT: yes.