GLPI provides open-source helpdesk, asset inventory and service management with problem and change workflows.
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Best IT Problem Management Software 2026
Facts read 28 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
GLPI leads this list of 39 (record score 6.8, free plan). ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is next (record score 6.5, free plan), and Jira is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 6.3).
IT problem management software helps teams investigate recurring incidents, record root causes and track lasting fixes. Use this list to compare analysis, known-error records, workarounds, incident links and deployment choices.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 GLPI | GLPI provides open-source helpdesk, asset inventory and service management with problem and change workflows. | 6.8 | €19 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 02 ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus | ServiceDesk Plus combines IT service, asset, CMDB and enterprise service management with cloud or on-premises deployment. | 6.5 | $10 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Jira | Jira tracks IT work and incidents in web, mobile, desktop and self-hosted deployments. | 6.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Znuny | Open-source platform for help-desk tickets and service operations, hosted by you or Znuny. | 5.9 | $4,499 a year | Free plan | Web, Linux, API, Self-hosted | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Alloy Navigator | Alloy Navigator manages incidents, changes, problems, self-service and IT assets across cloud or on-premises deployments. | 5.7 | $19 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Infronest Problem Management | Infronest records root causes, workarounds, resolutions and known errors while linking problems to incidents and assets. | 5.7 | ₹29,999 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 07 InvGate Service Desk | Service management software for IT and facilities with tickets, self-service, workflows, SLAs, automation and analytics. | 5.7 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 08 HaloITSM | HaloITSM runs IT service management with channel intake, SLA tracking and a console for major incidents. | 5.6 | £33 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 09 FreeITSM | FreeITSM is for IT professionals looking for an open-source service desk platform. | 5.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Freshservice | Freshservice runs an AI-assisted service desk with catalogs, knowledge tools and SLA policies. | 5.5 | $19 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
The page order can change as the directory is rebuilt. Compare the maker-published pricing, platform support and trial terms for the tools you are considering, including whether a free plan is available.
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
ServiceDesk Plus combines IT service, asset, CMDB and enterprise service management with cloud or on-premises deployment.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5Jira
Jira tracks IT work and incidents in web, mobile, desktop and self-hosted deployments.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4Znuny
Open-source platform for help-desk tickets and service operations, hosted by you or Znuny.
WebLinuxAPI+1Alloy Navigator
Alloy Navigator manages incidents, changes, problems, self-service and IT assets across cloud or on-premises deployments.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5Infronest records root causes, workarounds, resolutions and known errors while linking problems to incidents and assets.
Service management software for IT and facilities with tickets, self-service, workflows, SLAs, automation and analytics.
HaloITSM runs IT service management with channel intake, SLA tracking and a console for major incidents.
FreeITSM is for IT professionals looking for an open-source service desk platform.
Freshservice runs an AI-assisted service desk with catalogs, knowledge tools and SLA policies.
Open-source software for IT requests, incidents, changes, services and configurable configuration relationships.
SysAid runs IT service management with Copilot chatbots, automations and prebuilt AI agents.
TOPdesk helps teams handle tickets, share knowledge and manage service requests.
OpsYnt provides ITIL-aligned incident, change and request workflows for IT, HR, facilities and shared services.
It suits growing teams, mature IT organizations, and teams seeking customization, with plans presented for each.
AI-powered enterprise ITSM software with an agent for Tier-1 requests and native service-request automation.
Incident workflow software for alerts, schedules, stakeholder updates and learning on web and mobile.
Gfacility suits IT, facility and workplace teams seeking shared service workflows.
Service management software offered on web, through an API or as self-hosted deployment.
ZServiceDesk combines AI-assisted service management, asset discovery, patching, compliance and enterprise workflows.
Octopus combines ITSM, CMMS and ESM workflows for incidents, problems, changes, approvals and backlogs.
Service management software for ticketing, SLAs, automation, assets and multi-department request portals.
Alemba Service Manager runs IT service management for incident, asset, change and other enterprise processes.
Before you choose
Match the problem workflow
Look for root-cause analysis, a known-error database and workaround tracking if your process needs a record from discovery through mitigation.
Incident linking and permanent-fix tracking connect a problem record to related incidents and the change that resolves it.
Separate free plans from trials
A free plan and a free trial are different. Check whether access continues without payment, how long a trial lasts and what paid access costs after it ends.
Published examples vary: ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus lists a free plan, paid access from $13 per month and a 30-day trial. GLPI lists a free plan, paid access from €19 per user per month and a 45-day trial.
Check deployment and platforms
The list covers web, API, self-hosted, Android, iOS and Windows support. Confirm the platforms and deployment model that fit your service desk and users.
A self-hosted option can matter when you need control of the installation. API access can matter when problem records must connect to other systems.
Review licence and commercial terms
Open-source availability is one comparison point, but licence terms still determine how you can run or change a tool. Read the licence before committing code or hosting resources.
For paid products, check whether pricing is published or requires a request. Trial access can help you review the workflow before a purchase.