Gorgias vs osTicket

Choosing between Gorgias and osTicket? Both platforms can work for customer support teams, but they usually fit different company sizes, workflows, and budget expectations.

ShopifyE-commerceSocialOpen-sourceFreePHP

When to choose Gorgias

  • Built specifically for Shopify/Magento
  • Order actions directly in tickets
  • Great social media integration

When to choose osTicket

  • Open-source
  • Highly customizable
  • Free

Key differences between Gorgias and osTicket

FactorGorgiasosTicket
Best fitecommerce and retail support teamssmall teams and budget-conscious organizations
Starting priceFrom $10/agent/moFree plan / low-cost entry
G2-style rating4.6/54.1/5
Main focuscommerce-focused support workflows and order contextticket management, collaboration, and support operations
Categoryecomfree

Gorgias limitations

  • Pricing based on ticket volume (can get expensive)
  • Not suitable for B2B/SaaS
  • Limited reporting

osTicket limitations

  • Very outdated UI
  • Requires PHP/MySQL knowledge

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