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When to choose osTicket
- Open-source
- Highly customizable
- Free
osTicket vs Freshchat
Choosing between osTicket and Freshchat? 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 Freshchat
- Good chatbot builder
- Native to Freshworks ecosystem
Key differences between osTicket and Freshchat
| Factor | osTicket | Freshchat |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | small teams and budget-conscious organizations | SaaS and product-led support teams |
| Starting price | Free plan / low-cost entry | From $15/agent/mo |
| G2-style rating | 4.1/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Main focus | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations |
| Category | free | saas, smb |
osTicket limitations
- Very outdated UI
- Requires PHP/MySQL knowledge
Freshchat limitations
- Better when bundled with Freshdesk
- Standalone feels incomplete
Switching from osTicket to Freshchat 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.