Znuny alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Znuny: you have to run and maintain the Linux server yourself unless you pay for services, and interface looks dated next to newer cloud help desks. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Znuny, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. OTRS currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Znuny alternative for most people
OTRSThe commercial product Znuny forked from, with vendor-managed hosting and support included.
Best Znuny alternative for a free option
ZammadAnother open-source help desk, with a more modern interface and a hosted option.
Best Znuny alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Jira Service ManagementHosted ITSM desk for teams that want to stop maintaining their own server.
Best Znuny alternative for open source
osTicketSimpler free ticketing for teams that find Znuny's configuration too heavy.
Best Znuny alternative for self-hosting
FreeScoutLightweight self-hosted shared inbox for email support, easy to run on cheap hosting.
Best Znuny alternative for iPhone and Android
OTRSThe commercial product Znuny forked from, with vendor-managed hosting and support included.
Best Znuny alternative for working in the browser
OTRSThe commercial product Znuny forked from, with vendor-managed hosting and support included.
Znuny alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Znuny?
OTRS ranks first right now. The commercial product Znuny forked from, with vendor-managed hosting and support included. Zammad and osTicket follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Znuny?
Yes. Zammad (open source), osTicket (open source), FreeScout (open source) and Jira Service Management (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Znuny?
Yes: Zammad, osTicket and FreeScout. Zammad, osTicket and FreeScout can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Znuny?
The complaints we hear most: you have to run and maintain the Linux server yourself unless you pay for services; interface looks dated next to newer cloud help desks; configuration is complex, much like OTRS.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Znuny, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.