Hi.Events vs OTOBO
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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OTOBO
Enterprise ticket system and service management
| Feature | Hi.Events | OTOBO |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Helpdesk & Ticketing | Helpdesk & Ticketing |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Perl |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,960 | ★ 334 |
| First released | 2024 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor | ServiceNow, Zendesk |
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 OTOBO if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Perl
Frequently asked questions
Is Hi.Events or OTOBO better?
Hi.Events is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider OTOBO if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Hi.Events and OTOBO free and open-source?
Yes. Hi.Events is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OTOBO under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hi.Events and OTOBO with Docker?
Hi.Events: yes. OTOBO: yes.