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Znuny vs FreeScout: catalog facts
Znuny	FreeScout
Free Free open-source software; professional services are offered separately.	Free Free and open source, with optional modules and installation services offered separately.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Direct continuation of OTRS Community Edition Long-term support branch alongside a feature branch	Unlimited agents, tickets and mailboxes Runs on ordinary PHP and MySQL hosting
Self-hosting requires server setup and maintenance Aimed at organizations rather than individuals	Many extra channels and features come as separate modules You maintain the server and email setup yourself
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open 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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