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UVdesk alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The UVdesk listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 30 of the 66 other help desk and live chat tools in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

UVdesk has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per agent / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly). 12 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to UVdesk

  1. FreeScout

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

    • FreeScout is free. UVdesk starts at $8 per agent / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • Only FreeScout lists iOS and Android apps.
    • FreeScout also covers live chat.
    • UVdesk also covers forms.
  2. 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. UVdesk starts at $8 per agent / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • Only Chatwoot lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Chatwoot also covers live chat and AI support agent.
    • UVdesk also covers forms and help desk.
  3. Freshdesk

    Email ticketing help desk with a knowledge base and AI agents

    • Freshdesk starts at $19 per agent / month, billed annually. UVdesk starts at $8 per agent / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • UVdesk has a free plan. Freshdesk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Freshdesk lists iOS and Android apps.
    • UVdesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  4. 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). UVdesk starts at $8 per agent / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • UVdesk has a free plan. Intercom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Intercom lists iOS and Android apps.
    • UVdesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  5. 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). UVdesk starts at $8 per agent / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • UVdesk has a free plan. Re:amaze does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Re:amaze lists iOS and Android apps.
    • UVdesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  6. Deskpro

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

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

    Shared inbox for email, chat, WhatsApp and SMS with a help center

    • Helpwise starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). UVdesk starts at $8 per agent / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • UVdesk has a free plan. Helpwise does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Helpwise lists iOS and Android apps.
    • UVdesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  8. 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). UVdesk starts at $8 per agent / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • UVdesk has a free plan. Jitbit Help Desk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Jitbit Help Desk lists iOS and Android apps.
    • UVdesk is open source, according to its own site.
  9. Zendesk

    Ticketing, messaging, help center and AI agents for support teams

    • Zendesk starts at $19 per agent / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly). UVdesk starts at $8 per agent / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • UVdesk has a free plan. Zendesk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zendesk lists iOS and Android apps.
    • UVdesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  10. Gorgias

    Ecommerce help desk priced by tickets, with a paid-per-use AI agent

    • Gorgias starts at $10 per month for 50 tickets, billed monthly. UVdesk starts at $8 per agent / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • UVdesk has a free plan. Gorgias does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Gorgias lists iOS and Android apps.
    • UVdesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  11. Zoho Desk

    Low-cost ticketing help desk with a free plan for three users

    • Zoho Desk starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly). UVdesk starts at $8 per agent / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • Only Zoho Desk lists iOS and Android apps.
    • UVdesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zoho Desk also covers reports, live chat and AI support agent.
  12. LiveAgent

    Help desk with email tickets, live chat, call center and AI agents

    • LiveAgent starts at $15 per agent / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). UVdesk starts at $8 per agent / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • UVdesk has a free plan. LiveAgent does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LiveAgent lists iOS and Android apps.
    • UVdesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

Common questions

Which UVdesk alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

FreeScout, Chatwoot, Freshdesk, Intercom, Re:amaze, Deskpro, Helpwise, Jitbit Help Desk and 22 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does UVdesk have an iPhone and iPad app?

The UVdesk listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web.

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

FreeScout, Chatwoot, Zoho Desk, Crisp, tawk.to, Chatra, Gist, Spiceworks Help Desk and 4 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 12, 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 UVdesk: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.