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 19 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to osTicket are Zammad, Request Tracker, GLPI and Faveo 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.

    134 FreeScout alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Laravel
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
     
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  2. Zammad icon
     37 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
     
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  3. Request Tracker icon
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    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
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Perl
     
  4. 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.

    58 GLPI alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
     
  5. Automated helpdesk for startups and SMEs with a ticket-based system, extensive customizability, integrations with multiple platforms, frequent updates, analytics capabilities, and tools for efficient query management and improved customer retention.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • NGINX
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • PHP
    • Microsoft IIS
     
  6. 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.

    38 Znuny alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Bugzilla icon
     38 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

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. OpenSupports icon
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    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...

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Handesk icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. 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,.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Awesome Support is the most versatile and feature-rich help-desk plugin for WordPress. Get started for free and add premium features as your business grows.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  12. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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