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Best IT SLA Management Software in 2026

IT SLA management software helps teams define service commitments and keep track of the work associated with them. Compared on SLA scope, multi-level SLAs, business-hour calendars, escalation automation, and SLA reporting, the entries can be assessed against your support structure and monitoring needs. API access may matter when considering how a tool fits with other systems, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost information. Desk365, FreeITSM, and Vivantio are among the options listed. As you compare them, consider which commitments your team needs to track, how operating hours affect those commitments, and what escalation or reporting practices support your service work.

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    FreeITSM

    Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+4

    FreeITSM covers ticketing, assets, and service management workflows without a paid tier, but deployment is self-hosted and formal support is not available.

    9.1 Free plan Visit site
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    GLPI

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6

    GLPI combines service workflows, helpdesk tickets, and asset records, with cloud and on-premise options. Compare deployment needs, agent minimums, and plan details before selecting an offer.

    9.1 Free plan · paid from €19/user/mo · 45-day trial Visit site
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    iTop

    Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Choose iTop if you need an open-source ITSM platform with a CMDB, service catalog, and workflow customization.

    9.0 Free plan Visit site
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    KIX

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    KIX combines ticket handling, asset management, and integration options for service teams, with cloud and on-premises deployment choices.

    9.0 Free plan · paid from €33/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Zammad

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Zammad combines ticket management, automation, and a knowledge base, with hosted and self-hosted options.

    8.5 Open source · paid from €7/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Desk365

    by Desk365
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Desk365 combines multi-channel ticketing with AI tools and ITSM functions, with mobile access for agents and end users.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) · 21-day trial Visit site
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    Jira

    by Jira
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
    7.4 Free plan · paid from $7.91/user/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Lansweeper

    by Lansweeper
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Lansweeper combines asset discovery, inventory management, vulnerability insights, and lifecycle visibility.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $199/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Choose ServiceDesk Plus if you need an IT help desk with features such as SLA management, a knowledge base, and an employee portal.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $13/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Nova-Suite

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Nova-Suite brings service requests, incident handling, CMDB, changes, and reporting into one platform.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Vision Helpdesk

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Choose Vision Helpdesk if you need a multi-channel ticketing suite, or want customer support and IT service management products under one name.

    7.0 From $8/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Znuny

    by Znuny
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Znuny provides configurable ticket workflows, automation, and self-service tools, with multiple deployment choices.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    QueueDesk

    Free plan Web

    QueueDesk combines employee request intake, service desk workflows, and optional AI triage and resolution.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $79/mo (annual) Visit site
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    SlaMetric

    Free plan Web

    SlaMetric covers provider records, SLA terms, measurements, alerts, and reporting, with a free plan and free trial listed.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Alloy Navigator

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Choose Alloy Navigator if your IT team needs service management workflows, a self-service portal, and integrated asset management with cloud or on-premises deployment options.

    6.6 From $19/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Automic Continuous Delivery Automation

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
    6.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Effigate

    Free trial APILinuxMac+2

    Effigate brings delivery, SLA-managed support, and invoicing into one system.

    6.5 From $79/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Chronodesk

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Chronodesk combines multi-channel ticket intake with routing, SLAs, time tracking, and billing.

    6.4 From $15/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Freshservice

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Freshservice combines service desk, asset, operations, and AI features in one IT management offering. Review the plan-specific API limits and annual pricing when assessing fit.

    6.4 From $19/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    HaloITSM

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Choose HaloITSM if your team needs incident, request, change, asset, and reporting workflows in an IT service management product with mobile apps and a 30-day trial.

    6.4 30-day trial Visit site
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    InvGate Service Desk

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Choose InvGate Service Desk if you need service workflows across IT and other departments, with ticketing, automation, and AI Hub in one system.

    6.3 From $1,499/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Jitbit Helpdesk

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Jitbit Helpdesk combines multi-channel ticketing, automation, AI tools, and customer support options.

    6.3 From $24/mo · 21-day trial Visit site
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    Easy8 HelpDesk

    by Easy8 HelpDesk
    Free trial Self-hostedWeb

    Easy8 HelpDesk combines ticket intake, project routing, SLA controls, customer access, reporting, and broad integration options.

    6.2 From €6.90/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Alemba Service Manager

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Choose Alemba Service Manager if your organization needs configurable service workflows, a broad process scope, and deployment options suited to governed operations.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Hornbill Service Manager

    Free plan Web

    Consider Hornbill Service Manager if your organization needs cloud-based service management across IT and non-IT departments, with catalog, workflow, knowledge and asset capabilities.

    6.1 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site

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