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, iPhone, Windows and Mac apps. The best Kayako alternative is Libredesk, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Kayako are osTicket, FreeScout, Freshdesk and i-net HelpDesk.

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
    • Libredesk is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Kayako.

    • Libredesk is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Kayako.

    • Libredesk is Free and Open SourceKayako is Paid and Proprietary
    • Libredesk is Privacy focused and LightweightKayako is not according to our users
  2. osTicket icon
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    Lightweight, open-source support solution with built-in customer portal and rich admin dashboard for easy ticket management.

    109 osTicket alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
     
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    • Almost everyone thinks osTicket is a great Kayako alternative.

    • osTicket is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Linux alternative to Kayako.

    • osTicket is Free and Open SourceKayako is Paid and Proprietary
  3. 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.

    99 FreeScout alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Laravel
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
     
    • FreeScout is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Kayako.

    • FreeScout is Freemium and Open SourceKayako is Paid and Proprietary
    • FreeScout is Lightweight and Privacy focusedKayako is not according to our users
  4. Freshdesk icon
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    Comprehensive help desk software offering advanced ticketing, multichannel communication, automation, collaboration, self-service, and data security to enhance personalized service delivery.

    68 Freshdesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
    • i-net HelpDesk is the most popular commercial alternative to Kayako.

    • i-net HelpDesk is Paid and ProprietaryKayako is also Paid and Proprietary
    • i-net HelpDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedKayako is not according to our users
  6. Zendesk icon
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    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.

    259 Zendesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Text App icon
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    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

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Text App is the most popular SaaS alternative to Kayako.

    • Text App is Paid and ProprietaryKayako is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Text App is LightweightKayako is not according to our users
  8. Zendesk Chat icon
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    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.

    194 Zendesk Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. Tidio  icon
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    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.

    62 Tidio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • BigCommerce
    • Shopify
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • PrestaShop
    • Wordpress
    • Magento / Adobe Commerce
    • WooCommerce
     
  10. Userlike icon
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    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.

    145 Userlike alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Comments about Userlike as an Alternative to Kayako
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I like it very much. Easy to Use and supports Mobile!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Userlike is a great Kayako alternative.

    • Userlike is Freemium and ProprietaryKayako is Paid and Proprietary
  11. UseResponse icon
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    UseResponse is a customizable Community Feedback and Support Software can be installed on your server as a PHP script or used in Cloud as SaaS.

    211 UseResponse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Comments about UseResponse as an Alternative to Kayako
    TerraGrin
    Positive
    0

    It's cheaper, has self-hosted plan and provides more flexibility

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    • Almost everyone thinks UseResponse is a great Kayako alternative.

    • UseResponse is Paid and ProprietaryKayako is also Paid and Proprietary
    • UseResponse is CustomizableKayako is not according to our users
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