Frappe HelpdeskvsZammad
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frappe Helpdesk | Zammad | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in Customer Support | #1 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 3 451 | 6 046 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +61 | +99 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.31.0 · 14 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Vue | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Zammad scores 70/100 against 68/100 for Frappe Helpdesk, so it is the safer default.
Frappe Helpdesk ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Zammad.
If you want the quickest setup, Frappe Helpdesk is easier to run; Zammad needs more configuration.
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