Screego vs Zammad

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted chat & communication options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureScreegoZammad
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoRuby
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM50 MB4,096 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 10,478★ 5,834
First released20242016
ReplacesZendesk, Freshdesk

Why pick each one

Choose Screego if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 10.5k GitHub stars
  • Written in Go
Screego details

Choose Zammad if…

  • Mature support workflow
  • Good integrations
Zammad details

Frequently asked questions

Is Screego or Zammad better?

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

Are Screego and Zammad free and open-source?

Yes. Screego is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Zammad under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Screego and Zammad with Docker?

Screego: check the project docs for container support. Zammad: yes.

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