The Best Zendesk AlternativesTop Help Desk Platforms and other similar apps like Zendesk

Zendesk is described as 'Offers on-demand help desk software, covering customer support, trouble tickets and knowledge base. No install. No worries' and is a popular Help Desk platform in the business & commerce category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Zendesk for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPhone, SaaS, iPad and Android apps. The best Zendesk alternative is FreeScout, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Zendesk are osTicket, UseResponse, HelpCrunch and Freshdesk.

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Zendesk 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 Zendesk.
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Zendesk alternatives page was last updated Feb 27, 2025
  1. FreeScout icon
     36 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.

    80 FreeScout alternatives
    FreeScout screenshot 1

    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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    FreeScout VS Zendesk

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    Guest

    The best open source Zendesk competitor I've tried

    Top positive commentSep 22, 2020
    4
    Guest

    It's free, open source and have a nice feedback from developers

    Positive commentJun 30, 2021
    0
    MurliVM

    I have been using Helpscout, I think freescout is the best

    Positive commentMay 19, 2021
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    • Almost everyone thinks FreeScout is a great Zendesk alternative.

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

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

    • FreeScout is Freemium and Open SourceZendesk is Paid and Proprietary
    • FreeScout is LightweightZendesk is not according to our users
  2. 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
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    osTicket VS Zendesk

    Is osTicket a good alternative to Zendesk?
     
    • Almost everyone thinks osTicket is a great Zendesk alternative.

    • osTicket is the most popular Web-based alternative to Zendesk.

    • osTicket is Free and Open SourceZendesk is Paid and Proprietary
  3. 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.

    203 UseResponse alternatives
    Help Center of UseResponse

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    UseResponse Features

    1.  Helpdesk Ticketing
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Product Roadmap Management
    4.  Chatbot Builder
    5.  Idea management
    6.  Task assignments
    7.  Kanban Chart
    8.  Knowledge base
    UseResponse iconZendesk Icon

    UseResponse VS Zendesk

    Is UseResponse a good alternative to Zendesk?
     
    Comments about UseResponse as an Alternative to Zendesk
     
    Guest

    I like UseResponse as Zendesk alternative because it has the core features of omnichannel ticketing system and can be deployed on-premise

    Positive commentSep 13, 2021
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    Stan Fishkin

    More channels to provide support like in messengers using flexible automation rules. Kanban board allows great planning of tickets. Could be easily used as task management and issue tracking.

    Positive commentJun 17, 2019
    1
    MayersInc

    UseResponse interface is more clear and easy to set up and use, while includes basic similar features of a ticketing system

    Positive commentMay 13, 2019
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    • Most users think UseResponse is a great Zendesk alternative.

    • UseResponse is the most popular commercial alternative to Zendesk.

    • UseResponse is Paid and ProprietaryZendesk is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. HelpCrunch icon
     170 likes

    Live chat software for small businesses and startups.

    All-in-one customer platform: Modern Live chat + Email Marketing automation + Ticketing software for Medium & Large size businesses.

    73 HelpCrunch alternatives
    Chat Widget

    License model

    Platforms

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

    HelpCrunch Features

    1.  Email automation
    2.  Marketing Automation
    3.  Integrated Chat
    4.  Automatic messages
    5. Slack icon  Slack integration
    6.  Live Support Chat
    7.  Helpdesk Ticketing
    8.  Pricing per agent
    HelpCrunch iconZendesk Icon

    HelpCrunch VS Zendesk

    Is HelpCrunch a good alternative to Zendesk?
     
    • Almost everyone thinks HelpCrunch is a great Zendesk alternative.

    • HelpCrunch is the most popular Android, iPhone & SaaS alternative to Zendesk.

    • HelpCrunch is Paid and ProprietaryZendesk is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Freshdesk icon
     124 likes

    Comprehensive help desk software offering advanced ticketing, multichannel communication, automation, collaboration, self-service, and data security to enhance personalized service delivery.

    45 Freshdesk alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Workspace

    Freshdesk Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Pricing per agent
    3.  Customer service
    4.  Ads monitoring
    5.  AI-Powered
    6.  Automatic customer engagement
    7.  Scheduled Reports
    8.  Task assignments
    9.  Supports SSL Certificates
    Freshdesk iconZendesk Icon

    Freshdesk VS Zendesk

    Is Freshdesk a good alternative to Zendesk?
     
    • Most users think Freshdesk is a great Zendesk alternative.

    • Freshdesk is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Zendesk.

    • Freshdesk is Freemium and ProprietaryZendesk is Paid and Proprietary
  6. 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.

    217 LiveAgent alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • PHP

    LiveAgent Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Gamification
    3.  Beat maker
    4.  Knowledge base
    5.  Call recording
    6.  Customer service
    7.  Helpdesk Ticketing
    8.  Live Support Chat
    9.  Integrated Chat
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    LiveAgent VS Zendesk

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  7. HubSpot icon
     106 likes

    HubSpot centralizes tools for marketing automation, sales, service, and operations. Features include free CRM, AI content, and a drag-and-drop site builder, offering a comprehensive business solution that unifies customer data across teams and integrates with external apps.

    65 HubSpot alternatives
    Homepage

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    HubSpot Features

    1.  Email tracking
    2.  Sales funnel
    3.  Multi-Channel Marketing
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  AI-Powered
    7.  Publishing
    8.  Rich media
    9.  Contextual sales
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    HubSpot VS Zendesk

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  8. ProProfs Knowledge Base icon
     30 likes

    ProProfs Knowledge Base is knowledge management software used to create highly-searchable online FAQ’s to improve customer service and reduce tickets. ProProfs helps centralize access to all your files, documents and how-to articles ensuring they can be accessed across multiple...

    44 ProProfs Knowledge Base alternatives
    ProProfs Knowledge Base screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

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

    Top ProProfs Knowledge Base Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Knowledge Base structuring
    4.  Employee Self service
    5.  FAQ Automation
    6.  Wiki documentation
    7.  Document templates
    8.  Self-Service Integration
    9.  Document Sharing
    10.  Wiki
    11.  Help Center
    12.  Self-Serve Capability
    ProProfs Knowledge Base iconZendesk Icon

    ProProfs Knowledge Base VS Zendesk

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    Comments about ProProfs Knowledge Base as an Alternative to Zendesk
     
    Guest

    Very easy setup and much quicker to load than Zendesk.

    Positive commentDec 9, 2020
    1
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    • Almost everyone thinks ProProfs Knowledge Base is a great Zendesk alternative.

    • ProProfs Knowledge Base is Paid and ProprietaryZendesk is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. Libredesk icon
     2 likes

    Self-hosted support platform offering multi-inbox management, smart automation, AI-assisted responses, granular permissions, macros, BI tools integration, SLAs, and command bar functionality.

    26 Libredesk alternatives
    Libredesk screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  AI-Powered
    4.  Canned responses
    5.  Helpdesk Ticketing
    6.  Task assignments
    Libredesk iconZendesk Icon

    Libredesk VS Zendesk

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