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# Compare OTRS vs Freshservice

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> Detailed comparison between OTRS and Freshservice. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | OTRS | Freshservice |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 96 | 791 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$19.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### OTRS

As a service management solution, OTRS is traditionally used by help desks, IT organizations, corporate security teams and customer service teams.

### Freshservice

Freshservice scales from mid-market to enterprises, supporting IT, HR, finance, and more across industries like government, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and tech on one unified platform.

## Key features

### OTRS

- API
- Activity Tracking
- Analytics
- Asset Tracking
- CMDB
- Chat/Messaging
- Configurable Workflow
- Contract/License Management
- Customizable Reports
- Dashboard
- Full Text Search
- Help Desk Management
- Issue Scheduling
- Multi-Channel Communication
- Performance Metrics
- Real-Time Data
- SSL Security
- Support Ticket Management
- Surveys & Feedback
- Workflow Management

### Freshservice

- API
- Activity Tracking
- Analytics
- Asset Tracking
- CMDB
- Chat/Messaging
- Configurable Workflow
- Contract/License Management
- Customizable Reports
- Dashboard
- Full Text Search
- Help Desk Management
- Issue Scheduling
- Multi-Channel Communication
- Performance Metrics
- Real-Time Data
- SSL Security
- Support Ticket Management
- Surveys & Feedback
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View OTRS Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/127284/otrs)
- [View Freshservice Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/132997/freshservice)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.sg/compare/127284/132997/otrs/vs/freshservice)

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