# Libredesk vs osTicket

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Libredesk | osTicket |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Customer Support | #2 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 3 094 | 3 996 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +132 ✓ | +73 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v2.9.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.18.4 · 17 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Libredesk and osTicket score the same (66/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Libredesk ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for osTicket.

If you want the quickest setup, Libredesk is easier to run; osTicket needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Libredesk](https://selfhost.directory/project/libredesk) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/libredesk.md)
- [osTicket](https://selfhost.directory/project/osticket) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/osticket.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/libredesk-vs-osticket