Libredesk vs SupportPal
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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Libredesk
Self-hosted open-source customer support desk
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SupportPal
Powerful help desk software - easy, fast and intuitive
| Feature | Libredesk | SupportPal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Helpdesk & Ticketing | Helpdesk & Ticketing |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | ⊘ Proprietary |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,685 | — |
| First released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Zendesk, Intercom | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Libredesk if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.7k GitHub stars)
- Written in Go
Choose SupportPal if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Libredesk or SupportPal better?
Neither is universally better. Libredesk has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Libredesk and SupportPal free and open-source?
Yes. Libredesk is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and SupportPal under ⊘ Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Libredesk and SupportPal with Docker?
Libredesk: yes. SupportPal: check the project docs for container support.