# Libredesk vs Zammad

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

| | Libredesk | Zammad |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 70/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Customer Support | #1 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 3 091 | 6 046 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +132 ✓ | +99 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.9.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

Zammad scores 70/100 against 66/100 for Libredesk, so it is the safer default.

Libredesk ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Zammad.

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

## Details

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

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