Hi.Events vs OpenSupports
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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OpenSupports
Open-source ticket-based customer support system
| Feature | Hi.Events | OpenSupports |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Helpdesk & Ticketing | Helpdesk & Ticketing |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,960 | ★ 1,038 |
| First released | 2024 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor | Zendesk, Freshdesk |
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 OpenSupports if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Hi.Events or OpenSupports better?
Neither is universally better. Hi.Events has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Hi.Events and OpenSupports free and open-source?
Yes. Hi.Events is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OpenSupports under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hi.Events and OpenSupports with Docker?
Hi.Events: yes. OpenSupports: yes.