Open Source osTicket AlternativesTop Help Desk Platforms and other similar apps like osTicket

The best open source alternative to osTicket is FreeScout. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to osTicket and 18 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to osTicket are Zammad, GLPI, Bugzilla and Request Tracker.

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osTicket alternatives are mainly Help Desk Platforms but may also be Customer Feedback Managers or CRM Systems.  Other popular filters includes Self-Hosted + Open Source. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of osTicket.
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Lightweight, open-source support solution with built-in customer portal and rich admin dashboard for easy ticket management.

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osTicket alternatives page was last updated Nov 23, 2022
  1. FreeScout icon
     33 likes

    Free open source Zendesk & Help Scout alternative: help desk, shared mailbox, email management and analytics. FreeScout is a pure PHP7+MySQL application which can be easily deployed even on a shared hosting.

    77 FreeScout alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Laravel
    • PHP
    • Cloudron

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Helpdesk Ticketing
    2.  Multiple mailboxes
    3.  SMTP Support
    4.  IMAP Support
    5.  Email workflows
    6.  Workflow Automation
    7.  Auto Responder
    8.  Support for Multiple Users
    9.  SPF support
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Based on Laravel
    12.  No Tracking
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    Baptiste THIVEND

    Well build, migration from Helpscout very easy, as the UX is very similar.

    Positive commentNov 23, 2022
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    Guest

    Using it for 3 years, just awesome

    Positive commentMay 7, 2022
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    • Almost everyone thinks FreeScout is a great osTicket alternative.

    • FreeScout is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to osTicket.

    • FreeScout is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to osTicket.

    • FreeScout is Freemium and Open SourceosTicket is Free and Open Source
    • FreeScout is LightweightosTicket is not according to our users
  2. Zammad icon
     34 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.

    38 Zammad alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Zammad Features

    1.  Auto Responder
    2.  Email tracking
    3.  SLA
    4.  Knowledge base
    5.  REST API
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    Guest

    Free, open source, extensible and under constant development. Developers are OTRS stalwards/founder, so plenty of experience here. Ruby/PostgreSQL/ElasticSearch works well here. Using extensively, making use of the API for scheduled tickets and various other integrations. Excellent app.

    Positive commentMar 5, 2019
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    • Most users think Zammad is a great osTicket alternative.

    • Zammad is Free and Open SourceosTicket is also Free and Open Source
  3. GLPI icon
     25 likes

    GLPI is an IT Service Management software based on open source technologies. It is a suite for IT, project, financial and user management. GLPI can support companies of any size, and offers both on-premises and cloud (SaaS) solutions.

    52 GLPI alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    GLPI Features

    1.  Website Monitoring
    2.  Incident Management
    3.  Helpdesk Ticketing
    4.  Reporting
    5.  REST API
    6.  Knowledge base
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    • GLPI is the most popular SaaS alternative to osTicket.

    • GLPI is Paid and Open SourceosTicket is Free and Open Source
  4. Bugzilla icon
     37 likes

    Bugzilla is a web-based tool for planning, organizing and releasing software on your own schedule. It is used by many open source companies and projects, and has advanced features such as search, milestones, and products.

    92 Bugzilla alternatives
    Short landing page

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Bugzilla Features

    1.  Built-in Commenting System
    2.  Attachments
    3.  Bug reporting
    4.  Release Management
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  5. 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.

    53 Request Tracker alternatives
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    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Perl

    Request Tracker Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Task Time Tracking
    3.  Customer service
    4.  Helpdesk Ticketing
    5.  Incident Management
    6.  Bug reporting
    7.  Customizable triggers
    8.  Task assignments
    9.  Dependency Tracking
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  6. OpenSupports icon
     6 likes

    OpenSupports is an open source ticket system. It allows you to manage the inquiries of your customers by using tickets that you or your staff will answer. You can use a user system allowing only registered users to create tickets or don't use it and allow anyone to create...

    59 OpenSupports alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    OpenSupports Features

    1.  Wiki
    2.  Helpdesk Ticketing
    3.  User Management
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  7. UVdesk icon
     8 likes

    A cloud-based help desk software which is built to caters the need of the clients with its incredible functionality. It has been built to solve the customer’s queries and deliver them the best solution.

    25 UVdesk alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Social media integration
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  8. Helpy.io icon
     10 likes

    Self-hosted customer support helpdesk software for organizations serious about data control. Includes ticketing, helpcenter and chat. Run on-premises, in the private cloud or anywhere you want. Also, a cloud-hosted version is available,.

    154 Helpy.io alternatives
    Helpy.io screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Helpy.io Features

    1.  Support for Bootstrap
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Live Support Chat
    4.  Knowledge base
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  Private Chat
    7.  Helpdesk Ticketing
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  9. Handesk icon
     1 like

    Handesk has been created to have a powerful yet simple Ticketing system, we needed a system that allowed us to have multiple teams, with multiple users, easy and efficient reporting by all/team/user as well as lead management.

    22 Handesk alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  10. jtrac icon
     4 likes

    JTrac is an open source and highly customizable issue-tracking web-application written in Java.

    65 jtrac alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    Last version from 2008: http://j-trac.sourceforge.net/files/

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  11. VeCoDesk icon
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    VeCoDesk is a cloud-based management tool for vending machines. Without the need to install any software or hardware in your machines, you can access your stock using your computer, tablet, or mobile phone.

    2 VeCoDesk alternatives
    Ticket overview

    License model

    Platforms

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

    VeCoDesk Features

    1.  Customer service
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  12. NodePoint icon
     2 likes

    NodePoint is a free ticket management system based on Bootstrap meant to be elegant, easy to install and easy to use, yet still offer many typical features such as user management, access levels, commenting, release tracking, email notifications and a JSON API.

    53 NodePoint alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    Deprecated according to the official website - https://nodepoint.ca

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