Self-hosted osTicket vs Zendesk. Unlimited agents, no per-agent fees, full data control. Reliable open source support ticketing for UK businesses.
Standard 2GB RAM plan
osTicket is a widely-used open source support ticketing system. Route customer inquiries, manage SLAs, build a knowledge base, and deliver excellent support — without per-agent fees. osticket.com
If you need CRM or invoicing too, the Business Suite and Enterprise Suite bundle help desk with other tools.
| Feature | osTicket | Zendesk | Freshdesk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | £39 flat | £55+/agent | £15+/agent |
| Agents | Unlimited | Per-agent pricing | Per-agent pricing |
| Data Ownership | Yours | Vendor cloud | Vendor cloud |
| Customization | Full | Limited | Limited |
| Self-Hosted | Yes | No | No |