Alternatives

Products that do what I rolled my own simple support / Helpdesk SaaS aimed at Indie Hackers does

1. 1
   Really Simple Support▲83

   A simple and effective support page, made for Makers

   2022

2. 2
   Zendesk for Startups▲921

   Every customer counts when you're a startup

   2018 · zendesk.com

3. 3
   Indie Hackers Community▲1,097

   Work together to build profitable businesses & side projects

   2018 · indiehackers.com

4. 4
   Plain▲232

   Provide customer support as polished as your product

   2022

5. 5LO
   Libredesk – Open-source customer support desk. Single binary app▲376

   Libredesk is a 100% free and open-source customer support desk, the backend is written in Go and the frontend is in Vue JS with ShadnCN for UI components. Unlike many "open-core" alternatives that lock essential features behind enterprise plans, Libredesk is fully open-source and plans to always stay this way. It's in alpha (v0.1.0) right now, but there’s a working demo available. I built this because I wanted a truly open and self-hosted alternative to platforms like Chatwoot, Intercom, and Zendesk. Would love feedback, suggestions, and thoughts from the community. GitHub:…

   2025 · github.com

6. 6
   Become an Indie Hacker▲827

   The ultimate resource for starting profitable side projects

   2020 · indiehackers.com

7. 7
   Open SaaS▲505

   Open-source & 100% free React & Node.js SaaS starter

   2024

8. 8
   HelpDesk.com▲145

   Simple ticketing system for teams.

   2019

9. 9
   Open SaaS 2.0▲437

   Free, open-source SaaS starter kit with superpowers

   Oct 2025

10. 10
    ThriveDesk▲281

    The best way to support your customers

    2022

11. 11
    HelpSite.io▲463

    Generate a beautiful FAQ & help site in minutes.

    2016

12. 12
    Roby Helpdesk▲100

    Refreshingly simple helpdesk for internal support

    2020

13. 13
    Free Help Center▲100

    Get a free self-hosted Help Center for your product

    2020

14. 14
    Help Scout for Startups▲171

    Free customer support platform for startups

    2022

15. 15OS
    Open-Source Alternative to Intercom, Drift, Zendesk, FreshChat▲417

    2019 · github.com

16. 16
    HelpScout▲147

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

    2014

17. 17
    toddle▲380

    Build professional web apps with no code and no limits

    2023

18. 18
    Indiedex▲313

    Connect with other indie hackers in seconds

    2024

19. 19
    Helpy Beta▲199

    A modern, open-source Helpdesk alternative.

    2016

20. 20
    UniDeck▲359

    No-Code dashboards for everyone

    2025

21. 21
    SaaSy Help▲146

    Build features your users (Will) Love!

    2024

22. 22
    Freshdesk Omnichannel Support▲93

    The ultimate omnichannel helpdesk for your customer support

    2019

23. 23
    Freshdesk▲107

    Everything you need to deliver exceptional customer support.

    2014

24. 24
    Juphy▲290

    If Slack and Zendesk had a baby 🐣

    2021

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