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When to choose Freshservice
- Great ITIL alignment
- Intuitive interface
- Good asset management
Freshservice vs Zammad
Choosing between Freshservice and Zammad? Both platforms can work for customer support teams, but they usually fit different company sizes, workflows, and budget expectations.
ITSMITILAsset mgmtOpen-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 Freshservice and Zammad
| Factor | Freshservice | Zammad |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | IT and internal service teams | small teams and budget-conscious organizations |
| Starting price | From $19/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 |
Freshservice limitations
- Can get expensive with add-ons
- Customization limits compared to Jira
Zammad limitations
- Self-hosting requires Linux skills
- Cloud version is pricier
- PostgreSQL-only from v7
Switching from Freshservice 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.