((OTRS)) Community Edition AlternativesHelp Desk Platforms and other similar apps like ((OTRS)) Community Edition

((OTRS)) Community Edition has been discontinued. Similar apps include FreeScout, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Freshdesk, Zendesk, osTicket and LiveAgent. You're spoiled for choice with Help Desk Platforms like ((OTRS)) Community Edition: we list more than 50 alternatives for the web, Windows, self-hosting, Linux and Android.

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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.

    163 FreeScout alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Laravel
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
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  2. Freshdesk icon
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    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.

    146 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
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  3. 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.

    323 Zendesk alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. osTicket icon
     70 likes

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

    146 osTicket alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
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  5. LiveAgent icon
     56 likes

    Leverage a unified platform for managing calls, emails, live chat, and social media. Enhance issue resolution by 56% with call center tools, save resources with a ticketing system, and boost earnings by 48% using a fast chat widget. Create knowledge bases easily.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • PHP
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  6. 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.

    65 Zammad alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  7. GLPI icon
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    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.

    75 GLPI alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
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  8. 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)
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  9. SolarWinds Web Help Desk is a web-based platform for help desk ticketing and IT asset management. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing service tickets, automating help desk tasks, and can be adapted for small and large organizations, as well as Managed Service...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • iPad
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  10. OTRS icon
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    OTRS is a leading cloud-based help desk and process automation solution. It is used by service teams to improve customer relationships, reduce costs, improve communication and streamline workflows.

    72 OTRS alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    • Online
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  11. 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.

    46 Znuny alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. InvGate Service Desk is a web-based ITIL-ready solution with an unprecedented user interface. offering Incident, Problem, Change, Asset & Knowledge processes. visual workflow builder, business analytics reporting, dashboards, SLAs, email ticketing.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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