osTicket alternatives · Help Desks
osTicket alternatives with an Android app
The osTicket listing does not include an Android app. 35 of the 92 other help desk and live chat tools in this directory list an Android app.
osTicket has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per agent / month, for the cloud-hosted edition (billing basis not stated). 14 of them are free or have a free plan.
35 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to osTicket
- Free
FreeScout
Free open-source help desk and shared mailbox you host yourself
- FreeScout is free. osTicket starts at $12 per agent / month, for the cloud-hosted edition (billing basis not stated).
- Only FreeScout lists iOS and Android apps.
- FreeScout also covers live chat and help center.
- osTicket also covers workflow automation.
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Spiceworks Help Desk
Free cloud ticketing for IT teams, with a low-cost ad-free tier
- Spiceworks Help Desk starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly). osTicket starts at $12 per agent / month, for the cloud-hosted edition (billing basis not stated).
- Only Spiceworks Help Desk lists iOS and Android apps.
- osTicket is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Spiceworks Help Desk also covers reports and help center.
- Free trial · from $24.92/mo
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). osTicket starts at $12 per agent / month, for the cloud-hosted edition (billing basis not stated).
- osTicket has a free plan. Jitbit Help Desk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Jitbit Help Desk lists iOS and Android apps.
- osTicket is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $19/mo
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. osTicket starts at $12 per agent / month, for the cloud-hosted edition (billing basis not stated).
- Only Chatwoot lists iOS and Android apps.
- Chatwoot also covers live chat, help center and AI support agent.
- osTicket also covers workflow automation and help desk.
- Free trial · from $26.10/mo
Re:amaze
Shared inbox help desk with live chat, FAQ and an AI agent
- Re:amaze starts at $26.10 per team member / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). osTicket starts at $12 per agent / month, for the cloud-hosted edition (billing basis not stated).
- osTicket has a free plan. Re:amaze does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Re:amaze lists iOS and Android apps.
- osTicket is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- From $39/mo
Deskpro
Help desk for cloud or self-hosted use, with seat minimums
- Deskpro starts at $39 per agent / month, billed annually (minimum 5 agents). osTicket starts at $12 per agent / month, for the cloud-hosted edition (billing basis not stated).
- osTicket has a free plan. Deskpro does not.
- Only Deskpro lists iOS and Android apps.
- osTicket is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $79/mo
respond.io
Team inbox for WhatsApp, social chats, email and calls with AI agents
- respond.io starts at $79 per month for up to 5 users, billed annually ($99 billed monthly). osTicket starts at $12 per agent / month, for the cloud-hosted edition (billing basis not stated).
- osTicket has a free plan. respond.io does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only respond.io lists iOS and Android apps.
- osTicket is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $16/mo
SparrowDesk
Help desk with shared inbox, live chat and a per-resolution AI agent
- SparrowDesk starts at $16 per agent / month, billed annually. osTicket starts at $12 per agent / month, for the cloud-hosted edition (billing basis not stated).
- Only SparrowDesk lists iOS and Android apps.
- osTicket is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- SparrowDesk also covers live chat, help center, AI support agent and whatsApp messaging.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Zendesk
Ticketing, messaging, help center and AI agents for support teams
- Zendesk starts at $19 per agent / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly). osTicket starts at $12 per agent / month, for the cloud-hosted edition (billing basis not stated).
- osTicket has a free plan. Zendesk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zendesk lists iOS and Android apps.
- osTicket is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Freshdesk
Email ticketing help desk with a knowledge base and AI agents
- Freshdesk starts at $19 per agent / month, billed annually. osTicket starts at $12 per agent / month, for the cloud-hosted edition (billing basis not stated).
- osTicket has a free plan. Freshdesk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Freshdesk lists iOS and Android apps.
- osTicket is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $29/mo
Intercom
Helpdesk with live chat and the Fin AI agent priced per outcome
- Intercom starts at $29 per seat / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). osTicket starts at $12 per agent / month, for the cloud-hosted edition (billing basis not stated).
- osTicket has a free plan. Intercom does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Intercom lists iOS and Android apps.
- osTicket is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $24.17/mo
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). osTicket starts at $12 per agent / month, for the cloud-hosted edition (billing basis not stated).
- Only Tidio lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- osTicket is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Tidio also covers live chat and AI support agent.
Common questions
Which osTicket alternatives have an Android app?
FreeScout, Spiceworks Help Desk, Jitbit Help Desk, Chatwoot, Re:amaze, Deskpro, respond.io, SparrowDesk and 27 more list an Android app.
Does osTicket have an Android app?
The osTicket listing does not include an Android app. It lists Web.
Which of these help desk and live chat tools are free?
FreeScout, Spiceworks Help Desk, Chatwoot, SparrowDesk, Tidio, Crisp, Smartsupp, Chatra and 6 more 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 osTicket: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.








