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When to choose Thena
- Slack-first customer support
- Great for B2B SaaS
Thena vs Zammad
Choosing between Thena and Zammad? Both platforms can work for customer support teams, but they usually fit different company sizes, workflows, and budget expectations.
Slack-firstB2BSaaSOpen-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 Thena and Zammad
| Factor | Thena | Zammad |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | SaaS and product-led support teams | small teams and budget-conscious organizations |
| Starting price | From $50/agent/mo | From $5/agent/mo |
| G2-style rating | 4.9/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Main focus | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations |
| Category | saas | free |
Thena limitations
- Limited traditional channels
Zammad limitations
- Self-hosting requires Linux skills
- Cloud version is pricier
- PostgreSQL-only from v7
Switching from Thena 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.