MantisBT vs Peppermint
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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MantisBT
Open-source bug tracker for software teams
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Peppermint
Open-source ticket management and helpdesk
| Feature | MantisBT | Peppermint |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Helpdesk & Ticketing | Helpdesk & Ticketing |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,794 | ★ 3,159 |
| First released | 2000 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Jira, Bugzilla | Zendesk, Jira Service Management |
Why pick each one
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)
Choose Peppermint if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is MantisBT or Peppermint better?
Neither is universally better. Peppermint 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 MantisBT and Peppermint free and open-source?
Yes. MantisBT is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Peppermint under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MantisBT and Peppermint with Docker?
MantisBT: yes. Peppermint: yes.