Self-Hosted Kayako Alternatives

Kayako is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative is Libredesk, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Kayako and many of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Kayako are FreeScout, osTicket, i-net HelpDesk and Chatwoot.

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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.

    134 FreeScout alternatives

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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.

    122 osTicket alternatives

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    • Windows
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    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
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    • PHP
    • Cloudron
     
  3. 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
     
  4. UseResponse icon
     132 likes

    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.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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  5. Znuny icon
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    Znuny is a fork of the OTRS Community Edition - The main goal is to be compatible to previous versions, so that users can reuse their addons and configurations. The feature set is the same and will be extended in the future.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. 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.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. HelpDesk 3 icon
     3 likes

    Provides integrated live chat and SMS services alongside a sophisticated support ticket system supporting email, SQL IMAP, cron jobs, and unlimited operators. Features mobile optimization, client dashboards, customization options like CMS, billing alternatives, and a responsive, user-centric interface.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Zammad icon
     36 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.

    46 Zammad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Smartsupp icon
     60 likes

    Combines live chat, chatbots, and video recordings, enabling online stores to monitor visitor behavior, automate support, collect leads, and proactively engage customers with real-time data, multi-channel unified inbox, GDPR compliance, and mobile access for flexible service.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. Request Tracker icon
     17 likes

    RT is an enterprise-grade ticketing system which enables a group of people to intelligently and efficiently manage tasks, issues, and requests submitted by a community of users.

    52 Request Tracker alternatives

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    • Linux
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    • Perl
     
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