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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 SupportBee
Choosing between Zammad and SupportBee? Both platforms can work for customer support teams, but they usually fit different company sizes, workflows, and budget expectations.
Open-sourceModern UISelf-hostedSimpleEmailShared inbox
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When to choose SupportBee
- Simple shared inbox
- Clean email interface
- Affordable
Key differences between Zammad and SupportBee
| Factor | Zammad | SupportBee |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | small teams and budget-conscious organizations | small and mid-sized support teams |
| Starting price | From $5/agent/mo | From $13/agent/mo |
| G2-style rating | 4.6/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Main focus | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations | AI-assisted support and automation |
| Category | free | smb |
Zammad limitations
- Self-hosting requires Linux skills
- Cloud version is pricier
- PostgreSQL-only from v7
SupportBee limitations
- Very basic - minimal automation
- Limited reporting
- No chat
Switching from Zammad to SupportBee 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.