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When to choose osTicket
- Open-source
- Highly customizable
- Free
osTicket vs TOPdesk
Choosing between osTicket and TOPdesk? 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 TOPdesk
- European ITSM leader
- Strong in higher education
- ITIL-compliant
- ESM features
Key differences between osTicket and TOPdesk
| Factor | osTicket | TOPdesk |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | small teams and budget-conscious organizations | enterprise and mid-market teams |
| Starting price | Free plan / low-cost entry | Custom pricing |
| G2-style rating | 4.1/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Main focus | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations | ITSM workflows, service requests, and asset-related support |
| Category | free | itsm, enterprise |
osTicket limitations
- Very outdated UI
- Requires PHP/MySQL knowledge
TOPdesk limitations
- Complex setup
- Less known outside Europe
- UI not as modern
Switching from osTicket to TOPdesk 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.