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When to choose Front
- Familiar email-like interface
- Great for account management
- Seamless collaboration
Front vs Zammad
Choosing between Front and Zammad? Both platforms can work for customer support teams, but they usually fit different company sizes, workflows, and budget expectations.
EmailCollaborationAccount 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 Front and Zammad
| Factor | Front | Zammad |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | SaaS and product-led support teams | small teams and budget-conscious organizations |
| Starting price | From $19/agent/mo | From $5/agent/mo |
| G2-style rating | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Main focus | AI-assisted support and automation | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations |
| Category | smb, saas | free |
Front limitations
- Lacks traditional ticketing features like portal/KB
- Expensive for what it is
Zammad limitations
- Self-hosting requires Linux skills
- Cloud version is pricier
- PostgreSQL-only from v7
Switching from Front 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.