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FreeScout vs Zendesk: catalog facts
FreeScout	Zendesk
Free Free and open source, with optional modules and installation services offered separately.	Paid Paid subscription service with a free trial.
Web, Self-hosted	Web
Unlimited agents, tickets and mailboxes Runs on ordinary PHP and MySQL hosting	Tickets from many channels in one queue Covers both customer support and internal employee service
Many extra channels and features come as separate modules You maintain the server and email setup yourself	Proprietary hosted service with data stored by Zendesk Heavy focus on AI features that may not suit every team
Self-hosted	Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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