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When to choose FreeScout
- Open-source
- Free forever
- Looks like Help Scout
FreeScout vs Vivantio
Choosing between FreeScout and Vivantio? 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 Vivantio
- B2B customer service focus
- Flexible
- ESM capabilities
Key differences between FreeScout and Vivantio
| Factor | FreeScout | Vivantio |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | small teams and budget-conscious organizations | small and mid-sized support teams |
| Starting price | Free plan / low-cost entry | From $42/agent/mo |
| G2-style rating | 4.8/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Main focus | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations |
| Category | free | mid |
FreeScout limitations
- Requires own hosting
- Modules cost extra
Vivantio limitations
- Learning curve
- Less known
- UI is dated
Switching from FreeScout to Vivantio 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.