Free open-source Zendesk & Help Scout alternative: help desk, shared mailbox, email management and analytics.
Freemium (Pay once)Customer SupportMacLinuxAndroidFreemium · See website
osTicket
osTicket is a widely-used open source support ticket system.
osTicket is a widely-used open source support ticket system. osTicket was added to AlternativeTo by Markose on Mar 6, 2010 and this page was last.
- License
- FreeFree
- Category
- Customer Support
- Platforms
- WindowsLinuxMySQL Community EditionSelf-HostedPHPCloudron
- 70 likes
- 4.4(840)
- 3 alternatives
- — reviews
Features
Key capabilitiesosTicketHelpdesk TicketingDockerized
Use cases
OsTicket workflowsHelpdesk Ticketing workflowsDockerized workflows
Research notes
osTicket sits in Customer Support alongside options like Official Partner and Deskhero. Buyers typically care about osticket, helpdesk ticketing, dockerized. Use the alternatives list and primary sources linked on this profile before you commit.
Strengths
- • Strong support for osticket
- • Available on Windows, Linux, MySQL Community Edition
- • Free licensing is clear for evaluation
- • Easy to compare against Official Partner and Deskhero
Tradeoffs
- • Confirm current pricing and limits on the vendor site — directory data can lag
- • Public feature detail is thinner than category leaders; validate with a trial
- • Crowded category with many credible alternatives
Ideal for: Customer Support teams evaluating toolsIdeal for: Individuals and small teams starting without a big budgetIdeal for: People focused on ticketing-services
FAQ
What is osTicket?
osTicket is a widely-used open source support ticket system.
What is osTicket best used for?
OsTicket workflows; Helpdesk Ticketing workflows; Dockerized workflows.
What are alternatives to osTicket?
Common alternatives include Official Partner, Deskhero, FreeScout, Freshdesk, Zammad. Compare features, pricing, and platforms on Bookmarkit.
Alternatives to osTicket
Cloud help desk with ticketing, automation, and omnichannel support.
Freemium (Subscription)Customer SupportMacWindowsLinuxFreemium · Free for 10 agents
Enterprise-grade support suite with ticketing, messaging, and a knowledge base.
ProprietaryCustomer SupportOnlineAndroidiPhonePaid · $55/agent/mo
What is osTicket?
osTicket is a widely-used open source support ticket system. osTicket was added to AlternativeTo by Markose on Mar 6, 2010 and this page was last. Teams often evaluate it alongside FreeScout and Freshdesk when comparing pricing, features, and fit for osticket workflows.
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