FreeScout
FreeScout is a free open source help desk and shared inbox system. It's a self-hosted alternative to HelpScout, Zendesk, and similar services that allows you to manage customer communications through email and a clean web interface. FreeScout makes it easy to organize support requests, track customer conversations, and collaborate with your team.
How to deploy
Deploy FreeScout on Notploy
- Install Notploy on your server if you haven't already.
- In your Notploy panel, open a project and click Create Service → Template.
- Search for FreeScout and click Create — Notploy configures domains, environment variables, and volumes for you.
Alternatively, create a Compose service, go to Advanced → Import from Base64, and paste this payload:
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