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When to choose Atera
- Pricing per technician (unlimited devices)
- All-in-one RMM+PSA
Atera vs Zammad
Choosing between Atera and Zammad? Both platforms can work for customer support teams, but they usually fit different company sizes, workflows, and budget expectations.
MSPRMMPer technicianOpen-sourceModern UISelf-hosted
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When to choose Zammad
- Open-source with genuinely modern UI
- Email, chat, Twitter, Facebook, phone in one place
- AGPL licensed — truly free
Key differences between Atera and Zammad
| Factor | Atera | Zammad |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | IT and internal service teams | small teams and budget-conscious organizations |
| Starting price | From $99/agent/mo | From $5/agent/mo |
| G2-style rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Main focus | ITSM workflows, service requests, and asset-related support | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations |
| Category | itsm | free |
Atera limitations
- Ticketing is basic compared to PSA leaders
Zammad limitations
- Self-hosting requires Linux skills
- Cloud version is pricier
- PostgreSQL-only from v7
Switching from Atera to Zammad or the other way around?
Use Help Desk Migration to move tickets, customers, agents, groups, comments, attachments, and historical support data with less manual work.