Huly vs Phabricator
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted developer tools & git options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Huly
All-in-one project management and team collaboration
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Phabricator
Suite of web apps to build software faster
| Feature | Huly | Phabricator |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | EPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 27,260 | ★ 12,299 |
| First released | 2023 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Linear, Jira | GitHub, Jira |
Why pick each one
Choose Huly if…
- Released under the EPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 27.3k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Phabricator if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Mature project with 12.3k GitHub stars
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Huly or Phabricator better?
Huly is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Phabricator if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Huly and Phabricator free and open-source?
Yes. Huly is licensed under EPL-2.0 and Phabricator under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Huly and Phabricator with Docker?
Huly: yes. Phabricator: check the project docs for container support.