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FreeScout alternatives with a Windows app

The FreeScout listing does not include a Windows app. 11 of the 92 other help desk and live chat tools in this directory list a Windows app.

FreeScout is free to use. 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from FreeScout

  1. Crisp

    Live chat and shared inbox priced per workspace, not per seat

    • Crisp starts at $45 per workspace / month, with 4 seats. FreeScout is free.
    • Only Crisp lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • FreeScout is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Crisp also covers AI support agent.
    Crisp pricing and details

  2. Richpanel

    AI agents, help desk and a self-service portal for online stores

    • FreeScout has a free plan. Richpanel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Richpanel lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • FreeScout is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Richpanel also covers AI support agent.
    Richpanel pricing and details

  3. tawk.to

    Free live chat, ticketing and help center, with paid add-ons

    • tawk.to starts at $29 per month for the AI Assist or Whitelabel add-on. FreeScout is free.
    • Only tawk.to lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • FreeScout is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • tawk.to also covers AI support agent.
    tawk.to pricing and details

  4. Chaport

    Live chat with a free plan, chatbots and a knowledge base

    • Chaport starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly), with 4 operators. FreeScout is free.
    • Only Chaport lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • FreeScout is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Chaport also covers chatbots.
    Chaport pricing and details

  5. Comm100

    Live chat, ticketing and AI agents for support teams

    • Comm100 starts at $31 per agent / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). FreeScout is free.
    • FreeScout has a free plan. Comm100 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Comm100 lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • FreeScout is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Comm100 pricing and details

  6. Dashly

    Website chat and AI agents that qualify and book inbound leads

    • Dashly starts at $31.20 per month for up to 1,000 visitors, billed annually ($39 monthly). FreeScout is free.
    • FreeScout has a free plan. Dashly does not.
    • Only Dashly lists a Windows app.
    • FreeScout is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Dashly pricing and details

  7. Tidio

    Live chat, ticketing and the Lyro AI agent priced by conversations

    • Tidio starts at $24.17 per month for 100 conversations, billed annually ($29 monthly). FreeScout is free.
    • Only Tidio lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • FreeScout is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tidio also covers AI support agent.
    Tidio pricing and details

  8. Text by LiveChat

    Website chat, ticketing and an AI agent from the LiveChat team

    • Text by LiveChat starts at $19 per user / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly). FreeScout is free.
    • FreeScout has a free plan. Text by LiveChat does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Text by LiveChat lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • FreeScout is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Text by LiveChat pricing and details

  9. JivoChat

    Live chat and messenger inbox with a free plan and paid add-on modules

    • JivoChat starts at $28 per agent / month, billed annually. FreeScout is free.
    • Only JivoChat lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • FreeScout is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • JivoChat also covers AI support agent, whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
    JivoChat pricing and details

  10. Provide Support

    Live chat for websites, priced by the number of agent seats

    • Provide Support starts at $24 per month for 1 seat, billed monthly ($156 billed yearly). FreeScout is free.
    • FreeScout has a free plan. Provide Support does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Provide Support lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • FreeScout is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Provide Support pricing and details

  11. ProProfs Live Chat

    Live chat with an AI agent, free for a single operator

    • ProProfs Live Chat starts at $19.99 per operator / month, billed annually. FreeScout is free.
    • Only ProProfs Live Chat lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • FreeScout is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ProProfs Live Chat also covers AI support agent, whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
    ProProfs Live Chat pricing and details

Common questions

Which FreeScout alternatives have a Windows app?

Crisp, Richpanel, tawk.to, Chaport, Comm100, Dashly, Tidio, Text by LiveChat and 3 more list a Windows app.

Does FreeScout have a Windows app?

The FreeScout listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

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

Crisp, tawk.to, Chaport, Tidio, JivoChat and ProProfs Live Chat 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 FreeScout: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.