Front Alternatives

Apps similar to Front include Libredesk, which is free and open source. Other options are FreeScout, Freshdesk, tawk.to and Zendesk. You're spoiled for choice with Help Desk Platforms like Front: we list more than 100 alternatives for the web, Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows.

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  1. Libredesk icon
     10 likes

    Self-hosted support platform offering multi-inbox management, smart automation, AI-assisted responses, granular permissions, macros, BI tools integration, SLAs, and command bar functionality.

    67 Libredesk alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  2. FreeScout icon
     42 likes

    Free open-source Zendesk & Help Scout alternative: help desk, shared mailbox, email management and analytics. FreeScout is a pure PHP8+MySQL application which can be easily deployed even on a shared hosting.

    156 FreeScout alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Laravel
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
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  3. Freshdesk icon
     124 likes

    Offers automated ticket management, multichannel communication, SLA tracking, analytics, customizable workflows, self-service, collaboration tools, AI-driven automation with live translation, knowledge base, proactive insights, secure access, and customer feedback features.

    139 Freshdesk alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Workspace
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  4. tawk.to icon
     93 likes

    tawk.to is a live chat app that lets you monitor and chat with visitors on your website or from a customizable page.

    252 tawk.to alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Wordpress
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  5. Zendesk icon
     67 likes

    Web-based software offering customer support features like a ticket system and self-service platform. It provides support through email, voice, messaging, and social media with AI assistance for 24/7 availability. Includes analytics, intelligent routing, and customization.

    317 Zendesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. Tidio  icon
     37 likes

    Platform offering live chat and AI chatbot services for ecommerce; manages customer inquiries, supports multiple languages, provides analytics, and scales operations affordably with automated Flows handling tasks like lead conversion and abandoned cart recovery.

    185 Tidio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • BigCommerce
    • Shopify
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • PrestaShop
    • Wordpress
    • Magento / Adobe Commerce
    • WooCommerce
    • US flagUnited States
    Resolve up to 64% of your tickets with Lyro, the customer service AI agent
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  7. Text icon
     1 like

    AI-driven service platform combining live chat, helpdesk ticketing, and automation. Supports web, mobile, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Shopify with easy setup, unified customer view, smart reply suggestions, fast onboarding, reporting, and performance analytics.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    Chat with website visitors in real time and respond instantly while they browse. Provide fast support, answer questions on the spot, and help move potential customers toward conversion.
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  8. SparrowDesk icon
     1 like

    Modern customer support solution combining AI automation, agent workflows, inbox management, and real-time analytics to handle multichannel feedback and high-volume queries, adapting to growing teams and e-commerce needs with scalable, efficient communication tools.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. Message1 icon
     Like

    Message1.io is a cloud-based software solution designed to organize and manage telephone answering and virtual secretarial services for businesses. It is not a traditional call answering service itself, but rather a platform that enables service providers to operate and...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
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  10. OpenChat icon
     4 likes

    OpenChat is an everyday user chatbot console that simplifies the utilization of large language models. With the advancements in AI, the installation and usage of these models have become overwhelming. OpenChat aims to address this challenge by providing a two-step setup process...

    40 OpenChat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. Gmelius icon
     38 likes

    Gmelius transforms your inbox into your company’s workspace. It brings your team together in Gmail by turning it into a work hub for communication, collaboration, and workflow automation with real-time syncing across all devices - web & mobile.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
    • US flagUnited States
    Gmelius screenshot 1
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