HaloITSM vs osTicket

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

ITSMModernFeature-richOpen-sourceFreePHP

When to choose HaloITSM

  • Modern ITSM
  • Rapidly growing
  • Feature-rich

When to choose osTicket

  • Open-source
  • Highly customizable
  • Free

Key differences between HaloITSM and osTicket

FactorHaloITSMosTicket
Best fitIT and internal service teamssmall teams and budget-conscious organizations
Starting priceFrom $40/agent/moFree plan / low-cost entry
G2-style rating4.8/54.1/5
Main focusITSM workflows, service requests, and asset-related supportticket management, collaboration, and support operations
Categoryitsmfree

HaloITSM limitations

  • Can be overwhelming to configure
  • Smaller community

osTicket limitations

  • Very outdated UI
  • Requires PHP/MySQL knowledge

Switching from HaloITSM to osTicket or the other way around?

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