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FreeScout vs Libredesk

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FreeScoutLibredesk
LanguagePHPGo
LicenceAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
Stars4.6k3k
Latest1.8.245v2.8.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 3 days between releasesabout 8 days between releases
Active contributors11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days13+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Zendesk. Alternatives to Zendesk →

    PartialFreeScoutShared email inbox with tickets; more features come as modules.

    PartialLibredeskA shared inbox for email, live chat and WhatsApp with SLAs, automation rules, macros and a help center, in a single Go binary.