Help Desk Vendor Landscape: Powerful Solutions on the Cheap

Author(s): Russ Conwath

Info-Tech explored popular alternatively-licensed help desk software options appropriate for enterprises of varying size and support needs. This research note includes an evaluation of the following vendors:

  • Ilient SysAid
  • Open Ticket Request System (OTRS)
  • Request Tracker
  • Spiceworks
  • Web Help Desk

Select the appropriate vendor by focusing on scalability, best practice process requirements, and support needs.