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When to choose Freshservice
- Great ITIL alignment
- Intuitive interface
- Good asset management
Freshservice vs Request Tracker
Choosing between Freshservice and Request Tracker? 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 Request Tracker
- Open-source
- Battle-tested enterprise tool
- Highly customizable
Key differences between Freshservice and Request Tracker
| Factor | Freshservice | Request Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | IT and internal service teams | IT and internal service teams |
| Starting price | From $19/agent/mo | Free plan / low-cost entry |
| G2-style rating | 4.6/5 | 4/5 |
| Main focus | ITSM workflows, service requests, and asset-related support | ITSM workflows, service requests, and asset-related support |
| Category | itsm | free, itsm |
Freshservice limitations
- Can get expensive with add-ons
- Customization limits compared to Jira
Request Tracker limitations
- Very dated UI
- Requires Perl knowledge
- Steep setup
Switching from Freshservice to Request Tracker 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.