2 self-hosted Help Scout alternatives

Help Scout is a popular proprietary tool in the chat & communication space. These open-source apps let you replace Help Scout with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted Help Scout alternatives

Medium

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FreeScout

Chat & Communication

Free self-hosted help desk and shared inbox

Replaces Help Scout, Zendesk

★ 4.5k Medium setup AGPL-3.0

Helpy

Wikis & Documentation

Open-source helpdesk and knowledge base platform

Replaces Zendesk, Help Scout

★ 2.5k Medium setup MIT

Compare Help Scout alternatives

FreeScout vs Helpy

Switching from Help Scout

Moving off Help Scout means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.