Phorge vs ZenTao

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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FeaturePhorgeZenTao
CategoryDeveloper Tools & GitGroupware
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 700★ 1,665
First released20222009
ReplacesGitHub, JiraJira, Confluence

Why pick each one

Choose Phorge if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Written in PHP
Phorge details

Choose ZenTao if…

  • Comprehensive feature set
  • Active development
ZenTao details

Frequently asked questions

Is Phorge or ZenTao better?

ZenTao is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Phorge if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Phorge and ZenTao free and open-source?

Yes. Phorge is licensed under Apache-2.0 and ZenTao under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Phorge and ZenTao with Docker?

Phorge: check the project docs for container support. ZenTao: yes.

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