HelpDeskSaaS AlternativesHelp Desk Platforms and other similar apps like HelpDeskSaaS

Sites and apps similar to HelpDeskSaaS include Deskhero. It's paid, but osTicket is free. Other options are FreeScout, Help Scout, Freshdesk and Zendesk. There's no shortage of Help Desk Platforms like HelpDeskSaaS, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Android, iPhone, self-hosting and Mac.

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  1. Deskhero icon
     8 likes

    Deskhero is an AI email support platform that connects to Gmail or Outlook and suggests contextual replies using customer history, knowledge base content, and Shopify data.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
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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.

    166 FreeScout alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    • MySQL Community Edition
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  3. osTicket icon
     70 likes

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

    146 osTicket alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    • MySQL Community Edition
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  4. Help Scout icon
     29 likes

    Help Scout offers scalable customer support with a personalized email-like experience. Enjoy a clutter-free interface, excellent reporting, knowledge base, integrations, a robust API, and iPhone app support, allowing teams of all sizes to maintain customer focus.

    186 Help Scout alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

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

    156 Freshdesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Workspace
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  6. 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.

    330 Zendesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  7. BoldDesk icon
     Like

    BoldDesk is a cloud-based, modern help desk software that can handle a variety of customer support tasks. You can manage support requests, collaborate with customers and teammates, automate repetitive tasks, and improve customer satisfaction.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  8. Deskero icon
     16 likes

    Deskero is an all-in-one, multi-channel helpdesk software designed to simplify customer service management across various communication platforms. It enables teams, even small ones, to efficiently handle customer requests from email, chat, social media, web forms, and more—all...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Deskero screenshot 1
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  9. SolarWinds Web Help Desk is a web-based platform for help desk ticketing and IT asset management. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing service tickets, automating help desk tasks, and can be adapted for small and large organizations, as well as Managed Service...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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  10. Supportbench icon
     2 likes

    Top-rated B2B helpdesk with AI capabilities providing dynamic SLAs, native integrations with Salesforce and ChatGPT, it streamlines workflows for efficient support and enhances customer relationship management as businesses scale.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. Deskpro icon
     17 likes

    Deskpro is a help desk platform that uses AI technology for multi-channel communication. It offers security, compliance, and data privacy features. Users can deploy the platform on a private cloud, on-premise, or in sovereign data centers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Deskpro screenshot 1
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  12. ProProfs Help Desk Software is a feature-rich issue tracking software that enables online businesses to track all customer issues, requests, and bugs. Offer timely response to your customers through child tickets.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Online
    Good alternative?
     
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