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

The best free alternative to Zendesk is FreeScout, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Zendesk and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Zendesk are osTicket, Freshdesk, Libredesk and HubSpot.

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  1. FreeScout icon
     41 likes

    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.

    106 FreeScout alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Laravel
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
     
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    FreeScout vs Zendesk Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    4

    The best open source Zendesk competitor I've tried

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    MurliVM
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 10 comments
    • FreeScout is Freemium and Open SourceZendesk is Paid and Proprietary
    • FreeScout is Lightweight and Privacy focusedZendesk 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.

    113 osTicket alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
     
  3. Freshdesk icon
     124 likes

    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.

    87 Freshdesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Workspace
     
  4. 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.

    112 HubSpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. Zammad icon
     35 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.

    44 Zammad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Jira Service Management is a platform that unifies development, IT, and business teams for efficient service delivery. It offers features for ITSM, customer service, and HR functions. The platform uses AI to manage services, centralize requests, automate support interactions...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. A Trello Power-up that connects your customers and employees to your support, IT & business teams by creating Trello cards via online forms and emails.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Trello
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. HESK icon
     16 likes

    Hesk simplifies customer support with powerful yet incredibly intuitive help desk software trusted by thousands of SMBs worldwide.

    20 HESK alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. LenoChat icon
     1 like

    Lightweight platform offering live chat, automated AI chatbot, and copilot support for startups and small businesses, with social media integrations, simple website installation, free AI-assisted replies, operating hours, and practical communication tools.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Shopify
    • Sass
    • Wordpress
     
  10. FuseDesk icon
     1 like

    Help Desk and Messaging Platform for Support, Sales, and Service. Win more raving fans with the only helpdesk you’ll ever need. An easy to use customer service platform for all channels. From your very first support rep to one hundred—and beyond!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. DeskXpand icon
     1 like

    DeskXpand is everything you need to have effective communication between you and your customers. A full-fledged ticket management system that comes with the right tools to provide a seamless and cost-efficient customer experience.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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