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Hesk vs FreeScout: catalog facts
Hesk	FreeScout
Freemium Free to download and self-host, with paid licenses and flat-fee cloud plans.	Free Free and open source, with optional modules and installation services offered separately.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Simple to install on a standard PHP server Built-in knowledge base for self-help	Unlimited agents, tickets and mailboxes Runs on ordinary PHP and MySQL hosting
Not open source Some options require paid licenses or the cloud plan	Many extra channels and features come as separate modules You maintain the server and email setup yourself
Self-hosted, Hosted service	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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