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24 alternatives to HelpScout

Simple support system, without all the crap you don't need

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. HelpScout launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Helpy Beta▲199

   A modern, open-source Helpdesk alternative.

   2016 · helpy.io · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Helpingo▲89

   The app for college life.

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Helpouts By Google▲64

   Real help from real people in real time.

   2013 · support.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Helpy▲131

   A simpler, more beautiful open source helpdesk for your site

   2016 · helpy.io · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Helpful▲118

   A new support tool for you to focus on being a helpful human

   2014 · helpful.io · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Helpshift▲95

   All-in-one mobile in-app CRM to increase retention.

   2014 · helpshift.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   HelpSite.io▲458

   Generate a beautiful FAQ & help site in minutes.

   2016 · helpsite.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Helpshift▲36

   Easily engage, support, & retain mobile users with our SDK

   2014 · helpshift.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Freshdesk▲107

   Everything you need to deliver exceptional customer support.

   2014 · freshworks.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    GPT-4 for HelpScout▲68

    Automate your customer support with automated drafts

    2023 · helpscout.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    HelpSpace▲195

    A support ticket system for the modern age.

    2019 · helpspace.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    HelpWire▲117

    Remote support made simpler

    2023 · helpwire.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    The Free Help Guy▲96

    Anonymous free helper — request help with anything it's free

    2015 · goo.gl · its alternatives →

14. 14
    I rolled my own simple support / Helpdesk SaaS aimed at Indie Hackers▲84

    This is my first product as part of this project I'm working on. It's a no-frills, but perfectly functional customer support tool for indie hackers, soloprenuers and small teams. would love your feedback and suggestions of how to make more people aware.

    2022 · reallysimplesupport.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Reamaze▲84

    Helpdesk for sites and apps simplifed

    2015 · reamaze.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Grammable IT Support▲87

    Send this to your family when they ask for tech support 🤓

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Help Scout for Android▲88

    Customer support software that fits in your pocket

    2017 · helpscout.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    HelpStack▲8

    Open Source Mobile Help Framework to support your app users

    2016 · helpstack.io · its alternatives →

19. 19
    mHelpTap▲112

    Get help with anything instantly.

    2016 · helptap.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Divide▲138

    Easy backend for your mobile app

    2014 · dividezerotrust.cloudflareaccess.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    HelpDesk.com▲145

    Simple ticketing system for teams.

    2019 · helpdesk.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Roby Helpdesk▲100

    Refreshingly simple helpdesk for internal support

    2020 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Donut Dog▲127

    Feed your focus, starve distractions!

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    ServiceThis▲63

    For those too lazy to do it for themselves.

    2014 · its alternatives →

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