LibredeskvsResolveHQ
Two self-hosted Zendesk alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libredesk | ResolveHQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 40/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Customer Support | #8 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 3 093 | 208 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +134 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.9.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.3.4 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Libredesk scores 66/100 against 40/100 for ResolveHQ, so it is the safer default.
Libredesk ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for ResolveHQ.
If you want the quickest setup, Libredesk is easier to run; ResolveHQ needs more configuration.
Libredesk is growing faster right now (+134 stars in 30 days).
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