triggervsUVdesk Helpdesk
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| trigger | UVdesk Helpdesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #2 of 14 in Customer Support |
| GitHub stars | 16 653 | 19 638 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +254 | +26 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 51 | 0 |
| Latest release | v4.8.2 · 29 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | OSL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | CSS |
Which one should you pick?
trigger scores 76/100 against 69/100 for UVdesk Helpdesk, so it is the safer default.
trigger ships more often: 51 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for UVdesk Helpdesk.
If you want the quickest setup, UVdesk Helpdesk is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.
trigger is growing faster right now (+254 stars in 30 days).
trigger details →UVdesk Helpdesk details →