zammad

The premium Open Source alternative to Zendesk

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What is zammad?

Replaces Zendesk and Freshdesk for multi-channel customer communication. Features a web-based interface with REST API integration and Elasticsearch-backed full-text search.

Tech Stack
RubySupport & Helpdesk

Why zammad?

  • Multi-channel (Email, Phone, Chat)
  • Real-time updates
  • Audit-proof logging

Limitations

  • High RAM requirements
  • Complex Ruby environment
  • Elasticsearch dependency
3/5/2026
Last Update
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AGPL-3.0
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Competitor Cost
-$2,280
/ year (est. based on Zendesk)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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