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Frappe HelpdeskUVdesk Open Source
Free

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

 Free

The open source edition is free to download and self-host.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • No per-agent pricing
  • SLA targets with automated escalations
  • Email piping turns messages into tickets
  • Built-in knowledgebase and automated workflows
  • Runs on the Frappe Framework stack, which adds setup work for newcomers
  • Mobile access is a progressive web app rather than native apps
  • Needs a PHP and MySQL server to run
  • Customization assumes familiarity with Symfony
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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