Open Source Zammad AlternativesHelp Desk Platforms and other similar apps like Zammad

The best open source alternative to Zammad is osTicket. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Zammad and nine of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Zammad are FreeScout, Request Tracker, OpenSupports and VeCoDesk.

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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.

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Zammad alternatives page was last updated Feb 21, 2024
  1. osTicket icon
     70 likes

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

    106 osTicket alternatives
    Client Interface - Welcome Screen

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron

    osTicket Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Helpdesk Ticketing
    3.  Dockerized
    osTicket iconZammad Icon

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

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

    • osTicket is Free and Open SourceZammad is also Free and Open Source
  2. 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.

    29 FreeScout alternatives
    FreeScout screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    Top FreeScout 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.  Lightweight
    12.  No Tracking
    FreeScout iconZammad Icon

    FreeScout VS Zammad

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    • FreeScout is the most popular Mac alternative to Zammad.

    • FreeScout is Freemium and Open SourceZammad is Free and Open Source
    • FreeScout is LightweightZammad is not according to our users
  3. 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
    Request Tracker screenshot 1

    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
    Request Tracker iconZammad Icon

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  4. 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
    OpenSupports screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    OpenSupports Features

    1.  Wiki
    2.  Helpdesk Ticketing
    3.  User Management
    OpenSupports iconZammad Icon

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  5. 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
    VeCoDesk iconZammad Icon

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  6. Faveo HELPDESK icon
     3 likes

    Headquartered in Bangalore, Faveo HELPDESK provides Businesses with an automated Helpdesk system to manage customer support.

    83 Faveo HELPDESK alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Faveo HELPDESK Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Auto Responder
    3.  Helpdesk Ticketing
    4.  Email integration
    5.  Knowledge base
    6.  Dashboard
    7.  REST API
    8.  Customizable
    9.  Workflow
    10.  API Integration
    Faveo HELPDESK iconZammad Icon

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  7. Znuny icon
     1 like

    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.

    11 Znuny alternatives
    Znuny screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Znuny Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Customer service
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Helpdesk Ticketing
    Znuny iconZammad Icon

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  8. Awesome Support icon
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    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.

    144 Awesome Support alternatives
    List of tickets

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Awesome Support Features

    1.  Helpdesk Ticketing
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  9. Peppermint Ticket Management icon
     Like this app

    An open source ticket management & help desk solution. A freshdesk alternative.

    48 Peppermint Ticket Management alternatives
    Peppermint Ticket Management screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    Peppermint Ticket Management iconZammad Icon

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