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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
Zammad vs Plain
Choosing between Zammad and Plain? 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 Plain
- API-first support
- Built for developers
- Modern architecture
- 4.9 on G2
Key differences between Zammad and Plain
| Factor | Zammad | Plain |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | small teams and budget-conscious organizations | SaaS and product-led support teams |
| Starting price | From $5/agent/mo | Custom pricing |
| G2-style rating | 4.6/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Main focus | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations |
| Category | free | saas |
Zammad limitations
- Self-hosting requires Linux skills
- Cloud version is pricier
- PostgreSQL-only from v7
Plain limitations
- Developer-focused - not for non-technical teams
- Very new
Switching from Zammad to Plain 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.