World-class support on a startup budget
Startups need powerful support tools without the enterprise price tag. GudDesk is free for small teams, open source, and includes AI agents out of the box — so you can deliver great support from day one without breaking the bank.
Free forever for small teams · No credit card required
Why startups choose GudDesk
Cloud Free: 2 members
No credit card, no trial period, no feature gates. Get live chat, AI agents, knowledge base, and automations at zero cost while you're getting started.
Set up in 5 minutes
Create an account, embed two lines of JavaScript, and you're live. No complex configuration, no implementation consultants, no onboarding calls.
AI handles the first wave
GudBot, TriageBot, and OnboardBot are included free. They answer common questions, route conversations, and onboard new users — so your tiny team can sleep at night.
Grow without replatforming
Start free, upgrade when you grow. GudDesk uses flat pricing (not per-seat), so adding team members doesn't break the budget. Self-host if you need full control.
How it works
Real workflows that startups use every day.
Solo founder handling support
AI agents handle the majority of questions. You get notified in Slack only when a human is needed. Canned responses let you reply in seconds when you do step in.
Scaling to your first support hire
Add a second agent for free. The shared inbox, collision detection, and assignment rules ensure you don't duplicate work or step on each other's toes.
Investor demo or launch day
Widget handles the traffic spike. AI agents answer FAQs automatically. You focus on the conversations that matter — potential customers and partners.
Everything you need
All features included — even on the free plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the catch with the free plan?
There is no catch. Cloud Free includes live chat, inbox, knowledge base, automations, and AI agent plugins. Caps are 2 members and 500 conversations/month. Pro is a flat $29/mo with no per-seat pricing.
Can I self-host GudDesk?
Yes. GudDesk is open source under AGPL-3.0. Clone the repo, run it on your own infrastructure, and you have a complete support platform with zero ongoing costs.
Will I have to migrate later?
No. GudDesk is built to scale. The same platform that serves your first 10 customers will serve your first 10,000. If you self-host, you control the infrastructure entirely.
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