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Self-hosted alternatives to Kommunicate

The Kommunicate listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 12 of the 92 other help desk and live chat tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Kommunicate is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $34 per month for 250 conversations, billed annually ($40 billed monthly). 7 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Kommunicate

  1. 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). Kommunicate starts at $34 per month for 250 conversations, billed annually ($40 billed monthly).
    • Tiledesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tiledesk also covers whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
    • Kommunicate also covers help desk.
    Tiledesk vs KommunicateTiledesk pricing and details

  2. Deskpro

    Help desk for cloud or self-hosted use, with seat minimums

    • Deskpro starts at $39 per agent / month, billed annually (minimum 5 agents). Kommunicate starts at $34 per month for 250 conversations, billed annually ($40 billed monthly).
    • Only Deskpro lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Deskpro is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Deskpro also covers help center.
    Deskpro pricing and details

  3. 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. Kommunicate starts at $34 per month for 250 conversations, billed annually ($40 billed monthly).
    • Chatwoot has a free plan. Kommunicate does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Chatwoot lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Chatwoot is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Chatwoot pricing and details

  4. 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). Kommunicate starts at $34 per month for 250 conversations, billed annually ($40 billed monthly).
    • Zammad has a free plan. Kommunicate does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Zammad is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zammad also covers shared inbox.
    Zammad pricing and details

  5. Jitbit Help Desk

    Ticketing system with cloud plans and a self-hosted license

    • Jitbit Help Desk starts at $24.92 per month for 1 agent, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Kommunicate starts at $34 per month for 250 conversations, billed annually ($40 billed monthly).
    • Only Jitbit Help Desk lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Jitbit Help Desk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Jitbit Help Desk also covers help center and ticketing.
    Jitbit Help Desk pricing and details

  6. HelpSpot

    Help desk with one flat annual price, hosted or self-hosted

    • HelpSpot starts at $899 per year for 3 agents. Kommunicate starts at $34 per month for 250 conversations, billed annually ($40 billed monthly).
    • HelpSpot is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HelpSpot also covers surveys, reports and help center.
    • Kommunicate also covers live chat and AI support agent.
    HelpSpot pricing and details

  7. FreeScout

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

    • FreeScout is free. Kommunicate starts at $34 per month for 250 conversations, billed annually ($40 billed monthly).
    • FreeScout has a free plan. Kommunicate does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FreeScout lists iOS and Android apps.
    • FreeScout is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    FreeScout pricing and details

  8. 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). Kommunicate starts at $34 per month for 250 conversations, billed annually ($40 billed monthly).
    • osTicket has a free plan. Kommunicate does not, though it has a free trial.
    • osTicket is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • osTicket also covers shared inbox and workflow automation.
    osTicket pricing and details

  9. SupportPal

    Self-hosted help desk with flat pricing and unlimited agents

    • SupportPal starts at $29.95 per month, self-hosted license for unlimited operators. Kommunicate starts at $34 per month for 250 conversations, billed annually ($40 billed monthly).
    • SupportPal is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • SupportPal also covers shared inbox, help center and ticketing.
    • Kommunicate also covers live chat and AI support agent.
    SupportPal pricing and details

  10. 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). Kommunicate starts at $34 per month for 250 conversations, billed annually ($40 billed monthly).
    • Faveo Helpdesk has a free plan. Kommunicate does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Faveo Helpdesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Faveo Helpdesk also covers workflow automation, reports and ticketing.
    Faveo Helpdesk pricing and details

  11. 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). Kommunicate starts at $34 per month for 250 conversations, billed annually ($40 billed monthly).
    • UVdesk has a free plan. Kommunicate does not, though it has a free trial.
    • UVdesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • UVdesk also covers shared inbox, forms and help center.
    UVdesk pricing and details

  12. Hesk

    PHP help desk you host yourself, or a flat-fee cloud version

    • Hesk starts at $29.99 per month for up to 10 agents (Hesk Cloud). Kommunicate starts at $34 per month for 250 conversations, billed annually ($40 billed monthly).
    • Hesk has a free plan. Kommunicate does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Hesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Hesk also covers help center and ticketing.
    Hesk pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Kommunicate?

Yes. Tiledesk, Deskpro, Chatwoot, Zammad, Jitbit Help Desk, HelpSpot, FreeScout, osTicket and 4 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Kommunicate be self-hosted?

The Kommunicate listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 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, osTicket, Faveo Helpdesk, UVdesk and Hesk 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 Kommunicate: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.