The best Open Source alternatives to Zendesk in 2026
We compare 2 self-hostable tools you can deploy on your own server in minutes, with license, tech stack and a ready-to-copy docker-compose.
Chatwoot
Alternative to Intercom, Zendesk
Omnichannel support inbox, an alternative to Intercom/Zendesk.
MIT 23k
Docker Ready1-Click DeployPermissive License
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Alternative to Zendesk
Support ticketing system, a self-hostable alternative to Zendesk.
AGPL-3.0 8k
Docker Ready
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