Kayako AlternativesHelp Desk Platforms & CRM Systems like Kayako

Kayako is described as 'Is effortless customer service software that helps teams be more productive and build customer loyalty' and is a Help Desk platform in the business & commerce category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Kayako for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, Windows, iPhone and SaaS apps. The best Kayako alternative is Libredesk, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Kayako are FreeScout, osTicket, Freshdesk and i-net HelpDesk.

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  1. FreeScout icon
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    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.

    106 FreeScout alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Laravel
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
     
  2. osTicket icon
     70 likes

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

    113 osTicket alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
     
  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.

    87 Freshdesk alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Workspace
     
  4. Manage customer requests efficiently with intelligent ticket management. Automate ticket assignment and keep track of all open requests.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  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.

    269 Zendesk alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Text App icon
     2 likes

    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

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. 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.

    82 Tidio alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • BigCommerce
    • Shopify
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • PrestaShop
    • Wordpress
    • Magento / Adobe Commerce
    • WooCommerce
     
  9. 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

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Userlike vs Kayako Comments
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    I like it very much. Easy to Use and supports Mobile!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Userlike is Freemium and ProprietaryKayako is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Knoon AI icon
     1 like

    Knoon turns your business into an AI-powered workspace with action-taking agents, a built-in knowledge base, chat widgets, and Google Workspace/Microsoft Office tools. Ideal for automating support, sales, and workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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