FreeScout
Free self-hosted help desk and shared inbox
FreeScout is a free, open-source help desk and shared mailbox application that is a lightweight alternative to Help Scout and Zendesk. It turns email into a collaborative support workflow.
Key features
- Shared mailbox for teams
- Email-based ticketing
- Module ecosystem
- Lightweight PHP application
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Truly free and self-hosted
- Low resource needs
Trade-offs
- Some modules are paid
- Email-centric only
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