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Frappe HelpdeskFreeScout
Free

Free and open source to self-host, with managed hosting available through Frappe Cloud.

 Free

Free and open source, with optional modules and installation services offered separately.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • No per-agent pricing
  • SLA targets with automated escalations
  • Unlimited agents, tickets and mailboxes
  • Runs on ordinary PHP and MySQL hosting
  • Runs on the Frappe Framework stack, which adds setup work for newcomers
  • Mobile access is a progressive web app rather than native apps
  • Many extra channels and features come as separate modules
  • You maintain the server and email setup yourself
Self-hosted, Hosted service Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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