Side by side
Bugzilla vs Redmine
Both stand on issue tracking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Bugzilla combines configurable defect workflows with search, reporting, and access controls. Its self-hosted deployment and community-based support are key considerations.
Visit Bugzilla Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Redmine offers configurable project and issue management alongside collaboration, time reporting and repository browsing. Its self-hosted model and Ruby requirement are important considerations for choosing it.
Visit RedmineThe facts
| Bugzilla | Redmine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bugzilla.org | redmine.org |
| On issue tracking software | #4 of 40 | #1 of 40 |
Bugzilla: what it does well
- Customizable workflows, statuses, resolutions, and fields
- Reports can be exported as CSV
- Groups control bug viewing and editing access
- Supports XML-RPC and JSON-RPC web services
What to know first
- Must be installed on your own server
- Project does not directly offer commercial support
- Scheduled reports can be emailed as often as every fifteen minutes
Redmine: what it does well
- One instance can manage multiple projects.
- Project roles and visibility can be set per project.
- Time entries can be reported in several ways.
- Repository browser supports five listed systems.
- Open source under GNU GPL v2.
What to know first
- Requires Ruby and does not support JRuby.
- Self-hosting requires users to run the application.
- Older branches have narrower support or are unsupported.
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