DotnetDesk
The premium Open Source alternative to Zendesk
🎯 Best for:Windows-centric IT departments requiring a customizable ticketing system.
What is DotnetDesk?
A self-hosted helpdesk portal built on ASP.NET Core MVC and Entity Framework. It utilizes the AdminLTE template to provide a responsive dashboard for managing support tickets and user roles.
Tech Stack
C#Support & Helpdesk
Why DotnetDesk?
- • Built on modern .NET Core 2 architecture
- • Includes Web API for third-party integrations
- • Responsive UI via Bootstrap and AdminLTE
Limitations
- • Requires SQL Server environment
- • Limited built-in automation rules
- • Legacy .NET Core version
2/28/2026
Last Update
125
Forks
13
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$2,280
/ year (est. based on Zendesk)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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