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HESK pricing: tiers, seat costs, and hidden fees

Short answer

Self-hosted PHP helpdesk sold as a perpetual license. No recurring SaaS fee but no included hosting or AI.

Last verified: 2026-05-17 Model: one-time license Official pricing

Public pricing tiers

TierMonthlyAnnual monthly equivalentNotes
HESK Website License $4,999 one-time $4,999 one-time $4,999 + VAT, perpetual single-site license
HESK Advanced License $19,999 one-time $19,999 one-time $19,999 + VAT, multi-site / extended rights

HESK cost calculator

$4,999 / month

For 10 seats on HESK Website License, current public pricing implies $4,999 per month when annual pricing is available, or $4,999 month-to-month.

Hidden fees and quote risks

  • VAT/GST/sales tax added at checkout
  • Hosting, SSL, and maintenance are buyer responsibility
  • HESK Cloud SaaS tier sold separately

Enterprise notes

Advanced license is the de facto enterprise option; major version upgrades historically have separate upgrade fees.

Closest alternatives

Other customer support tools buyers shortlist when they compare HESK.

osTicket Not yet covered
FreeScout Not yet covered
Jitbit Helpdesk Customer support

Sources

Pricing changes frequently. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

How much does HESK cost?

HESK pricing depends on its Perpetual one-time license (self-hosted). The page lists public tiers and flags custom or usage-based items that require vendor confirmation.

What is the main hidden fee risk for HESK?

VAT/GST/sales tax added at checkout

Which HESK alternatives should buyers compare?

osTicket, FreeScout, Jitbit are the closest alternatives most procurement teams compare against HESK.