OTOBO vs TicketsBot
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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OTOBO
Enterprise ticket system and service management
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TicketsBot
Self-hostable Discord support ticket system
| Feature | OTOBO | TicketsBot |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Helpdesk & Ticketing | Helpdesk & Ticketing |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Perl | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 334 | ★ 26 |
| First released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Replaces | ServiceNow, Zendesk | Zendesk |
Why pick each one
Choose OTOBO if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Perl
Choose TicketsBot if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is OTOBO or TicketsBot better?
Neither is universally better. OTOBO has the larger community, while TicketsBot is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OTOBO and TicketsBot free and open-source?
Yes. OTOBO is licensed under GPL-3.0 and TicketsBot under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OTOBO and TicketsBot with Docker?
OTOBO: yes. TicketsBot: yes.