MantisBT vs Tegon
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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Tegon
AI-first open-source issue tracking for developers
| Feature | MantisBT | Tegon |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Helpdesk & Ticketing | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,794 | ★ 1,916 |
| First released | 2000 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Jira, Bugzilla | Linear, Jira |
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 Tegon if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is MantisBT or Tegon better?
Neither is universally better. Tegon 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 Tegon free and open-source?
Yes. MantisBT is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Tegon under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MantisBT and Tegon with Docker?
MantisBT: yes. Tegon: yes.