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When to choose FreeScout
- Open-source
- Free forever
- Looks like Help Scout
FreeScout vs osTicket
Choosing between FreeScout and osTicket? Both platforms can work for customer support teams, but they usually fit different company sizes, workflows, and budget expectations.
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When to choose osTicket
- Open-source
- Highly customizable
- Free
Key differences between FreeScout and osTicket
| Factor | FreeScout | osTicket |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | small teams and budget-conscious organizations | small teams and budget-conscious organizations |
| Starting price | Free plan / low-cost entry | Free plan / low-cost entry |
| G2-style rating | 4.8/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Main focus | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations |
| Category | free | free |
FreeScout limitations
- Requires own hosting
- Modules cost extra
osTicket limitations
- Very outdated UI
- Requires PHP/MySQL knowledge
Switching from FreeScout to osTicket 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.