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ScreenConnect vs. Zammad

A side-by-side view of the product records we have today. Use it to narrow the question, then confirm current pricing, limits, and security details with each vendor.

The short version

Zammad starts at Free per seat, versus ScreenConnect at $27. ScreenConnect carries the higher aggregate rating (9.0/5 vs 4.6/5).

Full comparison

ScreenConnectfrom $27 per month
Zammadfrom Free
Audyense Score29AS*Low59AS*Fair
PositioningScreenConnect is an efficient and quick remote support, access, and meeting system designed for modern technical assistance teams.Open-source helpdesk you can self-host or run in the cloud
Free tierYesYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS, On-premise
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing plans
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
  • Community (self-hosted)Free
  • Starter v2 (hosted)€7
  • Professional v2 (hosted)€16
  • Plus v2 (hosted)€25
  • Business (self-hosted support)€2,999
  • Enterprise (self-hosted support)€5,999
  • Corporation (self-hosted support)€9,999
Multiple agentsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Remote SupportYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
No interruptionsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Secure informationYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Automated reconnectionYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Cross-platform compatibilityYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Browser extensionsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Remote accessYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Unattended accessYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Simplified transfer of filesYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Roles & permissionsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Shared toolboxYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Remote meetingsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Customization & brandingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Shared inbox & ticketingYesShared ticket queue with group tree structure, permissions, saved 'Overviews', mentions/watch and editing-conflict warnings.
Live chat & messagingYesBuilt-in web chat widget; on hosted plans chat starts at Professional v2, not Starter.
Omnichannel supportYesEmail, web form, SMS, chat, Telegram, WhatsApp Business, Facebook and phone/CTI. Channel availability is tiered on hosted plans; all channels only on Plus v2.
Knowledge base & help centerYesMultilingual knowledge base; hosted Professional v2 is monolingual, multilingual requires Plus v2.
Automation & macrosYesTriggers, scheduler jobs, macros, text modules and Core Workflows (Core Workflows on hosted require Plus v2).
SLA managementYesSLAs and escalations with business hours; on hosted plans available from Professional v2 upward.
CSAT & satisfaction surveysPartialNo native automated CSAT survey; satisfaction ratings can be built via a custom ticket attribute plus Core Workflows and triggers.
Reporting & dashboardsPartialDashboard and admin-configurable Report Profiles exist, but reviewers describe analytics as shallow; deeper analysis is pushed to Grafana or Kibana.
AI featuresYesZammad 7.0 added AI Ticket Summary, AI Writing Assistant and AI Agents; offered as an optional add-on, with local LLMs such as Ollama supported.
Public APIYesDocumented REST API plus webhooks; migrators exist for OTRS, Freshdesk and Zendesk.
Integrations verified
Aggregate rating9.0 · No reviews yet4.6 · 7 reviews
Integrations
Microsoft 365Microsoft ExchangeMicrosoft TeamsLDAP / Active DirectoryGitHubGitLab+12 more
Security & compliance
GDPRISO 27001
Pros
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Multiple agents
  • Documented capability: Remote Support
  • Documented capability: No interruptions
  • Documented capability: Secure information
  • Modern, intuitive agent interface that reviewers repeatedly rate as easier to onboard than legacy systems such as OTRS
  • Free self-hosted open-source edition with no per-agent licensing; Capterra reviewers scored Value for Money 5.0 out of 5
  • Genuine multi-channel consolidation — email, chat, SMS and social channels land in one queue rather than separate tools
  • Strong automation (triggers, schedulers, macros, Core Workflows) plus LDAP/Active Directory integration and a documented REST API
Cons
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • Built-in reporting and analytics lack depth; custom reports take extra effort and deeper analysis is typically pushed to Grafana or Kibana
  • Self-hosting footprint is substantial — PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis and a Ruby stack that fewer technicians can debug
  • Performance degrades as ticket volume grows, per multiple reviewers
  • Customer-facing portal is less polished than commercial rivals, and search syntax requires expertise to retrieve historical tickets efficiently
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

ScreenConnect

ScreenConnect is an efficient and quick remote support, access, and meeting system designed for modern technical assistance teams. The solution allows technicians to make their work more productive by using remote support and access to repair computers, providing updates, and managing machines. Using it, they can also conduct online seminars and prepare presentations for remote meetings. All things considered, ScreenConnect is fast, reliable, hassle-free, and yet it includes the same features as much more complex remote control solutions. Why choose ConnectWise Control? As a member of a reputed productivity software family, this system will make it possible to provide quick, top notch customer service, and ensure unobstructed communication between agents and technicians. The tool’s customizable nature allows you to bring your brand in the center of attention, and change everything from logos and icons to the language integrated on your website. ScreenConnect functions in synergy with ConnectWise Automate, and offers flexible pricing tailored to the user’s possibilities. Plus, ScreenConnect is designed for teams, rather than individuals. The large variety of collaboration assets makes it easy for agents to assist each other, and exchange opinions, files, and even tasks. They will all have unobstructed access to the same customer database, and insights into previous cases to come up with an easier solution. As it is with all ConnectWise features and functionalities, data access is enabled via all devices and operating systems, and stored and managed in cloud to avoid all hindering and misuse. If you’re a sole technician, nonetheless, you can also submit a request for an on premise license, and get one at no cost. Just recently, the company introduced a brand new and reimaged version of the system, pleasing users with even better service control and out

A particularly good fit for: B2B teams evaluating customer support software Teams that need documented workflow capabilities and fit guidance Organizations willing to validate implementation and plan limits

May be a poor fit if: Teams seeking a workflow outside the product's documented focus Teams needing unlimited usage without plan limits

Zammad

Zammad is a web-based open-source helpdesk and ticketing system that consolidates email, web forms, chat, SMS, Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook and phone/CTI into a single ticket queue. It is available as a free AGPLv3 self-hosted edition and as a paid per-agent cloud subscription hosted in German data centres, with SLAs, a multilingual knowledge base, triggers/macros, and a documented REST API. Zammad GmbH also sells annual support subscriptions for organisations that self-host.

A particularly good fit for: IT service desks and internal support teams that need on-premise control or data residency over their ticket data Cost-sensitive SMBs and growing support teams that want to avoid per-agent SaaS pricing by self-hosting European organisations that need a GDPR-aligned, German-hosted helpdesk with a signed DPA and ISO 27001-certified hosted tiers

May be a poor fit if: MSPs needing a full PSA suite — Zammad has no billing, contracts, CMDB, asset management, RMM or dispatch Teams that need deep out-of-the-box analytics and automated CSAT surveys without building custom attributes or bolting on Grafana/Kibana

Pricing and plan structure

ScreenConnect: Published starting price $27 per month

  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing

Zammad: Published starting price Free

  • Community (self-hosted)Free
  • Starter v2 (hosted)€7 per agent / month
  • Professional v2 (hosted)€16 per agent / month
  • Plus v2 (hosted)€25 per agent / month
  • Business (self-hosted support)€2,999 per year, flat
  • Enterprise (self-hosted support)€5,999 per year, flat
  • Corporation (self-hosted support)€9,999 per year, flat

Capabilities worth validating

  • ScreenConnect: Multiple agents, Remote Support, No interruptions, Secure information, Automated reconnection
  • Zammad: Shared inbox & ticketing, Live chat & messaging, Omnichannel support, Knowledge base & help center, Automation & macros Integrations include Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Teams, LDAP / Active Directory.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does ScreenConnect's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Zammad's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Teams support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Will the deployment and data-residency model meet our security and procurement requirements?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between Customer Support tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative Customer Support workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Teams: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Structured signals help narrow the shortlist, but a trial with a real workflow is still the best way to validate the decision.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-18. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: ScreenConnect product site, FinancesOnline review, Vendor website; Zammad product site, Capterra, G2