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OTOBO

by Rother OSS · Since 2011
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Quick facts
VendorRother OSS
Year launched2011
StatusActive
LocationHeadquarters Rother OSS GmbH Oberwalting 31 94339 Leiblfing Germany
Countries servedGlobal
Languages2
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About OTOBO

From OTOBO - Otobo GmbH, OTOBO delivers software features designed for teams managing complex workflows. Due to limited public documentation, verify capabilities with the vendor before relying on specifics. Key capabilities: Core workflow management Data export and backup Reporting and visibility Configurable settings and roles Best for: organizations seeking centralized process management and reporting.

OTOBO is a comprehensive, web-based service management platform designed to help organizations deliver outstanding IT and business services with greater efficiency, transparency, and control. Built as a 100% open-source and license-free solution, OTOBO empowers service teams to replace manual, repetitive tasks with automated, standardized processes while eliminating information silos and system switching. Its modular architecture allows organizations to manage IT services, customer support, HR services, and facility management on a single unified platform. OTOBO follows ITIL® best practices for IT Service Management while remaining flexible enough to adapt to unique business requirements. Organizations retain full ownership of their data, reduce operational risks, and lower costs compared to proprietary service management tools. The platform is highly customizable through extensions, interfaces, and add-ons, enabling teams to evolve as service demands grow. With strong community support, professional consulting, training, managed services, and seamless OTRS migration, OTOBO supports both technical and non-technical teams throughout the entire service lifecycle. Its focus on usability, automation, and service excellence makes OTOBO suitable for organizations seeking long-term scalability, transparency, and control over their service management operations.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +• Completely open source with no licensing costs for long term usage
  • +• Highly flexible platform adaptable to diverse service management requirements
  • +• Strong ITIL alignment improves service quality and operational consistency
  • +• Modular design supports gradual scaling without system replacement
  • +• Active community and professional services ensure reliable long term support
What users flag
  • • Requires technical expertise for installation customization and maintenance
  • • User interface may require training for non technical users
  • • Advanced configurations can be time consuming for complex organizations
  • • No built in SaaS hosting without managed service option
  • • Smaller ecosystem compared to large commercial service management platforms

Features

Key features

Open source platform
Provides full access to source code with no licensing fees.
IT Service Management
Supports ITIL-based processes for structured IT service delivery.
Customer Service Management
Enables fast, transparent, multi-channel customer support.
Enterprise Service Management
Centralizes internal and external services on one platform.
Modular architecture
Allows flexible expansion through extensions and add-ons.
Process automation
Reduces manual tasks and improves service response times.
Data ownership control
Keeps all service data fully under organizational control.

Additional features

Ticket and request management
Handles incidents, service requests, and inquiries centrally.
CMDB integration
Manages configuration items and service relationships.
Self-service portal
Offers users transparent request tracking and knowledge access.
Workflow customization
Adapts processes to organizational requirements easily.
Reporting and transparency
Improves visibility into workloads and service performance.
Role and permission management
Controls access across teams and service areas.
Multi-department support
Supports IT, HR, facilities, and customer service teams.
Extension framework
Adds features without modifying core software.
OTRS migration support
Enables smooth transition from legacy OTRS systems.
Community-driven development
Continuously enhanced through open-source collaboration.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
2
Interface languages
11
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Interface languages

EnglishGerman

Billing currencies

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