FreeScout vs Help Scout

FreeScout

8.3 #12 in Help desk software

About FreeScout

Help Scout

7.9 #16 in Knowledge base software

About Help Scout
FreeScoutHelp Scout
Free planYesYes
Free trialNoYes
Paid fromFree$25/mo
Open sourceNoNo
Platformsapiapi
Free planYesYes
Shared inboxYesYes
SLA managementYesYes
Help centerYesYes
Ticket automationYesYes
Customer portalYesYes
API accessYesYes
Paid from—$25/user/mo
Included agent seats—5

Both are listed in Best Help Desk Software. On Inferse, FreeScout scores higher on our published basis.