Zendesk AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Task Management Tools

The best Task Management alternative to Zendesk is FreeScout, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Zendesk and 17 are Task Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Task Management Tool alternatives to Zendesk are osTicket, UseResponse, HappyFox and VisionProject.

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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.

    122 FreeScout alternatives

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    • 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.

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    UseResponse vs Zendesk Comments
    Stan Fishkin
    Positive
    1

    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.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    MayersInc
    Positive
    -1

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

    • UseResponse is Paid and ProprietaryZendesk is also Paid and Proprietary
    • UseResponse is CustomizableZendesk is not according to our users
  4. HappyFox icon
     16 likes

    HappyFox is a web based customer support ticketing system and is cloud-based. It is a centralized ticket support system that manages incoming request coming from multiple channels like voice, chat, email and social media.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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    HappyFox vs Zendesk Comments
    Adikesha
    Positive
    0

    Most futuristic helpdesk there is on planet earth! Power packed feature-set and excellent customer support!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • HappyFox is Paid and ProprietaryZendesk is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. VisionProject icon
     19 likes

    Web based software for project management, issue tracking, collaboration, team calendar, kanban board and more... It is a powerful platform especially suitable for application development or product development organizations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. If you're looking for a reliable, flexible, and cost-effective way to manage your IT services easily, iTop is the comprehensive solution designed with your needs in mind.

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. KIX icon
     1 like

    KIX is an open source browser based service system for tasks like IT service, technical service, maintenance and repair and customer service. KIX can run run on-premise (in-house) or in a cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. OvationCXM icon
     1 like

    OvationCXM, the leading AI-infused customer experience management (CXM) provider, helps companies identify and resolve real-time friction points in customer journeys across digital, back-office, and partner touch points.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  9. Sygma icon
     2 likes

    Cloud solution for IT work: organize, manage, speed up and measure you work. Help Desk, web Ticket System and CRM. Manage asset, items, expire, license, hardware. Agent monitoring.Integration with Teamviewer, Vmware, Kayako, 1Backup, Stellar.

    39 Sygma alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  10. TeamWox icon
     27 likes

    TeamWox is a groupware system designed to optimize the business management. This is a web application including HRM, Task management, document workflow, CRM, Service Desk and IP PBX tools.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
     
  11. Best Support System,best by name, best by nature, best by features, it’s is self-hosted support ticket application.It handle support ticket, manage email ticket, collect any payment by PayPal. It has easy installer so no need any programming skill.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  12.  Like

    Deskulu is an oensource helpdesk built by Taskulu and based on Drupal. It inherits all Drupal's flexibility and plethora of modules that allow you to add more functionality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Drupal
     
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