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Faveo Helpdesk vs Libredesk
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| Fact | Faveo Helpdesk | Libredesk |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Licence | OSL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1.3k | 3k |
| Latest | v2.0.3 | v2.8.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 107 days between releases | about 8 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 13+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Zendesk. Alternatives to Zendesk →
PartialFaveo HelpdeskEmail tickets with departments, SLAs and a knowledge base.
PartialLibredeskA shared inbox for email, live chat and WhatsApp with SLAs, automation rules, macros and a help center, in a single Go binary.
Faveo Helpdesk
Libredesk
- v2.9.0-rc.82026-09-25WhatsApp inbox - connect a WhatsApp Business number through the Meta Cloud API, with templates.pre-release
- v2.8.02026-08-22Demo -
- v2.7.12026-08-12The create conversation API no longer ignores external_user_id for existing contacts and instead resolves the conversat…
- v2.7.02026-08-08Notify action - email a custom subject and message to picked agents or teams when a rule fires.
- v2.6.12026-07-31AI-generated and grammar-corrected replies no longer lose hyperlinks, links now survive in the reply box.
Faveo Helpdesk
unsigned The latest release, v2.0.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Libredesk
✓ signed The latest release, v2.8.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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