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Zoho Desk vs Zammad: catalog facts
Zoho DeskZammad
Freemium

Free signup is available, with paid plans offered through a free trial.

Free

The self-hosted community edition is free; hosted plans are sold separately.

Web Linux, Web, Self-hosted
  • Multichannel inbox for support conversations
  • Built-in help center with knowledge base and community
  • Packages for Debian, Ubuntu and CentOS plus Docker
  • Actively released
  • Hosted only, no self-hosted edition
  • AI features lean toward customer service rather than internal IT
  • Server runs on Linux only
  • Heavier to set up than simple PHP help desks
Hosted service Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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