Free HelpCrunch AlternativesHelp Desk Platforms & CRM Systems like HelpCrunch

The best free alternative to HelpCrunch is Libredesk, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to HelpCrunch and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to HelpCrunch are Freshdesk, FreeScout, Userlike and Zendesk Chat.

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  1. 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.

    97 Freshdesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Workspace
     
  2. FreeScout icon
     41 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.

    122 FreeScout alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Userlike is free live chat and customer messaging software for web and messaging support. Connect with your customers on your website, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram and SMS.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Userlike vs HelpCrunch Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    2

    Userlike is developed in Germany and works perfectly with the guidelines of the GDRP

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Viragh
    Positive
    0

    Userlike is a very good tool with great usability!

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Userlike is a very great, easy to use tool for communication with our customers.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • Userlike is Freemium and ProprietaryHelpCrunch is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Zendesk Chat icon
     37 likes

    Zendesk Chat (formerly Zopim) is the fastest way to engage your customers with live chat software. Try it free on Zendesk and put all your customer conversations in one place.

    214 Zendesk Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. 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.

    224 tawk.to alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Wordpress
     
  6. osTicket icon
     70 likes

    Lightweight, open-source support solution with built-in customer portal and rich admin dashboard for easy ticket management.

    122 osTicket alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
     
  7. Tidio  icon
     35 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • BigCommerce
    • Shopify
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • PrestaShop
    • Wordpress
    • Magento / Adobe Commerce
    • WooCommerce
     
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    Tidio vs HelpCrunch Comments
    qwerttrewq
    Positive
    0

    Chatbot AI features + ease of use

    • Tidio is Freemium and ProprietaryHelpCrunch is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Zammad icon
     35 likes

    Zammad is a web based open source helpdesk/customer support system with many features to manage customer communication via several channels like telephone, Facebook, Twitter, chat and e-mails.

    47 Zammad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. ProProfs Chat icon
     43 likes

    Facilitates instant support, personalized shopping with targeted offers. Proactively engages visitors, integrates with major tools, monitors performance, and reduces call expenses.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. HESK icon
     16 likes

    Hesk simplifies customer support with powerful yet incredibly intuitive help desk software trusted by thousands of SMBs worldwide.

    24 HESK alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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