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# Compare IFS assyst vs OTRS

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> Detailed comparison between IFS assyst and OTRS. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | IFS assyst | OTRS |
| **Overall rating** | 3.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 4 | 96 |
| **Starting Price** | £15,000.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training Software** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### IFS assyst

Axioss enterprise ITSM software, assyst, is purpose-built to transform businesses with over 150 in IT, from technology-focused cost centres to profitable business-focused customer service teams.

### OTRS

As a service management solution, OTRS is traditionally used by help desks, IT organizations, corporate security teams and customer service teams.

## Key features

### IFS assyst

- Alerts/Escalation
- Asset Tracking Software
- Automated Routing
- Availability Management
- Change Management Software
- Contract/License Management
- Customer Database
- IT Asset Management Software
- Incident Management Software
- Inventory Management Software
- Knowledge Base Management
- Macros/Templated Responses
- Problem Management
- Release Management
- Remote Access/Control
- Reporting/Analytics
- Service Catalog
- Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
- Support Ticket Management
- Ticket Management

### OTRS

- Alerts/Escalation
- Asset Tracking Software
- Automated Routing
- Availability Management
- Change Management Software
- Contract/License Management
- Customer Database
- IT Asset Management Software
- Incident Management Software
- Inventory Management Software
- Knowledge Base Management
- Macros/Templated Responses
- Problem Management
- Release Management
- Remote Access/Control
- Reporting/Analytics
- Service Catalog
- Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
- Support Ticket Management
- Ticket Management

## Links

- [View IFS assyst Profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/6742/assyst)
- [View OTRS Profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/127284/otrs)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/6742/127284/assyst/vs/otrs)

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