# UVdesk Helpdesk vs Zammad

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

| | UVdesk Helpdesk | Zammad |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 70/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Customer Support | #1 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 19 638 ✓ | 6 050 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +26 | +98 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | OSL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | CSS | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

Zammad scores 70/100 against 69/100 for UVdesk Helpdesk, so it is the safer default.

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

Zammad is growing faster right now (+98 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [UVdesk Helpdesk](https://selfhost.directory/project/uvdesk) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/uvdesk.md)
- [Zammad](https://selfhost.directory/project/zammad) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zammad.md)

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