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Open-source help desk and shared mailbox software

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FreeScout - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: December 2025

FreeScout overview

What is FreeScout?

FreeScout is an open source help desk and shared inbox software built with PHP that can be deployed on a shared hosting server. It offers various features, including support agents, ticket management, multiple mailboxes, and more.

FreeScout comes with a ticket translator module that allows users to translate customer messages and agent replies into various languages. It provides an end-user portal that enables customers to submit, view, and reply to tickets. The solution also helps administrators track the time users spend on each ticket and edit timelogs.

FreeScout generates real-time reports on conversation trends, team performance, productivity, time spent, and customer satisfaction. Users can customize the help desk interface according to their brand identity by changing the logo, footer text, and header color. FreeScout integrates with various third-party applications, including Slack, Whatsapp, Telegram, Jira, and more.

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FreeScout reviews

Overall rating

4.2

/5

13

Positive reviews

77

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend8.25/10
Rating distribution

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Pros
“Overall, a nice little piece of open source freeware that, if you have not used ZenDesk would be a good starter help desk.”
DK

Dave K.

MD

“For what it costs and can do, I will forever recommend Free Scout for those capable of deploying it.”
SB

Sam B.

Partner

“FS is super easy to use for clients and support team. Clients are only using email which is perfect, no need to log into another portal and remember username and password.”
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Frederic S.

CEO

Cons
“Getting stuck and difficult to move to another platform.”
MO

Magdalena O.

Manager

“Had to pay extra for necessary features, had no support behind it and was tricky to set up and then move to another server, which was a must for me.”
LD

Lukasz D.

CEO

“If they disappear tomorrow, you can still use it and update it, it is an open source project. Except from the cost of the server, there is no monthly fee.”
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Frederic S.

CEO

Who uses FreeScout?

Based on 13 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Midsize Businesses

Enterprises

Top industries

Information Technology and Services
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Management Consulting
Food & Beverages
Others

Use cases

Help Desk

FreeScout's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from FreeScout users:

Alerts/Escalation
Automated routing
Reporting/Analytics
Email management
Workflow configuration

All FreeScout features

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Customizable branding
Knowledge management
Mobile app
Multi-Channel communication
Self service portal
Service level agreement (sla) management

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User opinions about FreeScout price and value

Value for money rating:

To see what individual users think of FreeScout's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“Overall, a nice little piece of open source freeware that, if you have not used ZenDesk would be a good starter help desk.”
DK

Dave K.

MD

“For what it costs and can do, I will forever recommend Free Scout for those capable of deploying it.”
SB

Sam B.

Partner

FreeScout support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk

FreeScout FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of FreeScout?

FreeScout has the following typical customers:
Small Business

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Q. What languages does FreeScout support?

FreeScout supports the following languages:
German, Spanish


Q. Does FreeScout support mobile devices?

FreeScout supports the following devices:
Android, iPhone


Q. Does FreeScout offer an API?

No, FreeScout does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does FreeScout offer?

FreeScout offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk

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