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Frappe Helpdesk vs osTicket: catalog facts
Frappe HelpdeskosTicket
Free

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

Free

Free to download and self-host; a separate paid hosted version is offered.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • No per-agent pricing
  • SLA targets with automated escalations
  • Mature and widely used
  • Self-hosted, keeping ticket data in house
  • Runs on the Frappe Framework stack, which adds setup work for newcomers
  • Mobile access is a progressive web app rather than native apps
  • You install, update and secure the server yourself
  • Website promotes a separate paid hosted product
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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