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Open-source alternatives to Talkdesk

Talkdesk 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.

Talkdesk has a free plan. Paid plans start at $85 per user / month (billing basis not stated). 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 Talkdesk

  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. Talkdesk starts at $85 per user / month (billing basis not stated).
    • Only Chatwoot lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Chatwoot is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Chatwoot also covers shared inbox and help center.
    Chatwoot pricing and details

  2. 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). Talkdesk starts at $85 per user / month (billing basis not stated).
    • Talkdesk has a free plan. Tiledesk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Tiledesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tiledesk also covers whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
    Tiledesk pricing and details

  3. 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). Talkdesk starts at $85 per user / month (billing basis not stated).
    • osTicket is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • osTicket also covers shared inbox and help desk.
    • Talkdesk also covers reports, live chat, AI support agent and business phone line.
    osTicket pricing and details

  4. 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). Talkdesk starts at $85 per user / month (billing basis not stated).
    • Faveo Helpdesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Faveo Helpdesk also covers help desk and ticketing.
    • Talkdesk also covers live chat, AI support agent and business phone line.
    Faveo Helpdesk pricing and details

  5. 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). Talkdesk starts at $85 per user / month (billing basis not stated).
    • Zammad is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zammad also covers shared inbox and help desk.
    • Talkdesk also covers workflow automation, reports, AI support agent and business phone line.
    Zammad pricing and details

  6. FreeScout

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

    • FreeScout is free. Talkdesk starts at $85 per user / month (billing basis not stated).
    • Only FreeScout lists iOS and Android apps.
    • FreeScout is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • FreeScout also covers shared inbox, help desk and help center.
    FreeScout pricing and details

  7. 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). Talkdesk starts at $85 per user / month (billing basis not stated).
    • UVdesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • UVdesk also covers shared inbox, forms, help desk and help center.
    • Talkdesk also covers workflow automation, reports, live chat, AI support agent and business phone line.
    UVdesk pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Talkdesk?

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

Is Talkdesk open source?

Talkdesk is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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

Chatwoot, osTicket, Faveo Helpdesk, Zammad, FreeScout and UVdesk 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 Talkdesk: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.