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Open-source alternatives to Deskpro

Deskpro is not described as open source on its own site. 7 of the 92 other help desk and live chat tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Deskpro is a paid product, starting at $39 per agent / month, billed annually (minimum 5 agents). 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Deskpro

  1. Chatwoot

    Open-source support inbox you can self-host or use in the cloud

    • Chatwoot starts at $19 per agent / month, billing term not stated. Deskpro starts at $39 per agent / month, billed annually (minimum 5 agents).
    • Chatwoot has a free plan. Deskpro does not.
    • Chatwoot is open source, according to its own site.
    • Chatwoot also covers shared inbox.
    Chatwoot pricing and details

  2. Zammad

    Open-source help desk, hosted in Germany or run on your own server

    • Zammad starts at €7 per agent / month, billed annually (€9 billed monthly). Deskpro starts at $39 per agent / month, billed annually (minimum 5 agents).
    • Zammad has a free plan. Deskpro does not.
    • Only Deskpro lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Zammad is open source, according to its own site.
    Zammad pricing and details

  3. FreeScout

    Free open-source help desk and shared mailbox you host yourself

    • FreeScout is free. Deskpro starts at $39 per agent / month, billed annually (minimum 5 agents).
    • FreeScout has a free plan. Deskpro does not.
    • FreeScout is open source, according to its own site.
    • FreeScout also covers shared inbox.
    FreeScout pricing and details

  4. Tiledesk

    Open-source live chat and AI agent builder for support teams

    • Tiledesk starts at €124 per month for 3 users, billed annually (€149 billed monthly). Deskpro starts at $39 per agent / month, billed annually (minimum 5 agents).
    • Only Deskpro lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Tiledesk is open source, according to its own site.
    • Tiledesk also covers whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
    Tiledesk pricing and details

  5. UVdesk

    Open-source help desk for online stores with hosted Pro and Enterprise

    • UVdesk starts at $8 per agent / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly). Deskpro starts at $39 per agent / month, billed annually (minimum 5 agents).
    • UVdesk has a free plan. Deskpro does not.
    • Only Deskpro lists iOS and Android apps.
    • UVdesk is open source, according to its own site.
    UVdesk pricing and details

  6. osTicket

    Open-source support ticketing, self-hosted or as a cloud edition

    • osTicket starts at $12 per agent / month, for the cloud-hosted edition (billing basis not stated). Deskpro starts at $39 per agent / month, billed annually (minimum 5 agents).
    • osTicket has a free plan. Deskpro does not.
    • Only Deskpro lists iOS and Android apps.
    • osTicket is open source, according to its own site.
    osTicket pricing and details

  7. Faveo Helpdesk

    Help desk and service desk, cloud-hosted or self-hosted

    • Faveo Helpdesk starts at $6 per agent / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly). Deskpro starts at $39 per agent / month, billed annually (minimum 5 agents).
    • Faveo Helpdesk has a free plan. Deskpro does not.
    • Only Deskpro lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Faveo Helpdesk is open source, according to its own site.
    Faveo Helpdesk pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Deskpro?

Yes. Chatwoot, Zammad, FreeScout, Tiledesk, UVdesk, osTicket and Faveo Helpdesk are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Deskpro open source?

Deskpro is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 17, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these help desk and live chat tools are free?

Chatwoot, Zammad, FreeScout, UVdesk, osTicket and Faveo Helpdesk are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Deskpro: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.