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osTicket

by Enhancesoft · Lake Charles, United States · Since 2003

Open-source ticketing.

Helpdesk softwareFree planOpen source
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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
Start without a card
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
transparency & India fit

What is osTicket?

osTicket is helpdesk software from Enhancesoft, based in Lake Charles, United States and has been building software since 2003. Open-source ticketing.

Helpdesk software collects customer queries from email, chat, phone and social into one queue with ownership, SLAs and reporting. The Indian-specific question is usually WhatsApp: whether it is a first-class channel or an afterthought.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +23 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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osTicket features

Category-standard capabilities plus what osTicket adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Multi-channel ticketing (email, chat, phone, WhatsApp)
  • SLA policies and escalations
  • Knowledge base and self-service portal
  • Automation and canned responses
  • Agent collaboration and internal notes
  • CSAT surveys
  • Reporting and dashboards
  • CRM and e-commerce integrations
  • Free plan to start without a card
  • Open-source code you can self-host

osTicket pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How osTicket charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on osticket.com.

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Specifications

Category
Helpdesk software
Vendor
Enhancesoft
Headquarters
Lake Charles, United States
Founded
2003
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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osTicket — frequently asked questions

What is osTicket?+

osTicket is helpdesk software by Enhancesoft. Open-source ticketing.

How much does osTicket cost?+

osTicket has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does osTicket offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — osTicket offers a free plan you can start with.

Is osTicket made in India?+

No. osTicket is developed by Enhancesoft in Lake Charles, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is osTicket best suited for?+

osTicket suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for helpdesk software.

What are the best alternatives to osTicket?+

Popular alternatives in helpdesk software include Freshdesk, Zoho Desk, Freshservice. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is osTicket deployed?+

osTicket is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Enhancesoft

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Enhancesoft · Lake Charles, United States · Founded 2003 · 1 product in our catalogue

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