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DoneDone vs Libredesk
A side-by-side editorial comparison of DoneDone and Libredesk — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
DoneDone vs Libredesk: at a glance
What is DoneDone?
DoneDone ships custom fields and workflow automations, closing the gap on mid-market ticketing platforms
DoneDone has shipped two significant capability expansions in the past two months: custom fields (10 field types including currency, dropdown, percentage, and custom-labeled numbers) and workflow automations (status-triggered due dates and checklist templates). Combined with email-to-task creation for projects, the product has meaningfully expanded beyond a simple ticketing inbox into territory that previously required Zendesk or Jira for most teams.
What is Libredesk?
Libredesk's v2.9 release candidates add WhatsApp, email aliases and cited AI replies.
Libredesk, an open-source helpdesk, is shipping v2.9.0 as a run of release candidates, while the Docker latest tag stays on v2.8.0. rc.8 added a WhatsApp inbox, proactive live-chat messages, a help center inside the widget, AI tools in copilot that need agent approval, and an installable app. rc.9 adds email aliases, help-center citations on AI replies, and tighter session and visibility controls.
DoneDone vs Libredesk: editorial side-by-side
DoneDone
6.3SUPPORT
DoneDone ships custom fields and workflow automations, closing the gap on mid-market ticketing platforms
◆ Current state
DoneDone has shipped two significant capability expansions in the past two months: custom fields (10 field types including currency, dropdown, percentage, and custom-labeled numbers) and workflow automations (status-triggered due dates and checklist templates). Combined with email-to-task creation for projects, the product has meaningfully expanded beyond a simple ticketing inbox into territory that previously required Zendesk or Jira for most teams.
◆ Where it's heading
DoneDone is methodically closing the feature gap with enterprise ticketing tools, one release at a time. The pattern — custom fields, automation triggers, email integration depth, kanban controls — reads as a deliberate roadmap to SMB and mid-market parity rather than reactive feature requests. The product is retaining its simplicity positioning while removing the specific capability gaps that pushed teams toward more complex alternatives.
◆ Prediction
Deeper automation trigger types are the likely next move: beyond status changes to assignee changes, due date proximity, and SLA-based rules. Custom fields without custom reporting is half the value — expect dashboards or custom field filters in exports to follow.
Libredesk
5.0SUPPORT
Libredesk's v2.9 release candidates add WhatsApp, email aliases and cited AI replies.
◆ Current state
Libredesk, an open-source helpdesk, is shipping v2.9.0 as a run of release candidates, while the Docker latest tag stays on v2.8.0. rc.8 added a WhatsApp inbox, proactive live-chat messages, a help center inside the widget, AI tools in copilot that need agent approval, and an installable app. rc.9 adds email aliases, help-center citations on AI replies, and tighter session and visibility controls.
◆ Where it's heading
The product is spreading beyond email into WhatsApp and in-widget self-service. Its AI features are being built to stay checkable: copilot tools need agent approval and replies link to their sources. Each RC also closes access gaps, such as sessions surviving password changes and agents seeing conversations they shouldn't.
◆ Prediction
The next likely step is a stable v2.9.0 that moves the latest tag off v2.8.0. The two visible RCs don't show when that will happen.
Alternatives to DoneDone and Libredesk
Other Support products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either DoneDone or Libredesk.
Xurrent
Xurrent's October update widens from agent governance into problem management.
LiveAgent
LiveAgent teaches its AI chat operator to step aside when a human walks in.
Vitally
Vitally's only visible release is a feature name and nothing more.
Help Scout
Help Scout's inbox is turning into an account view, with company-level history and a redesigned context sidebar.
Service Fusion
Service Fusion keeps publishing buyer guides instead of release notes.
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Recent activity from DoneDone and Libredesk
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 11h agoLibredeskv2.9 RC9: email aliases, AI reply citations, session hardening
- 15d agoLibredeskv2.9 RC8: WhatsApp inbox, proactive chat, AI tools in copilot
- 17d agoDoneDoneUpdated Email Filters!
- 1mo agoDoneDoneCustom Fields are live! 🎉 ⚡
- 1mo agoDoneDoneCreate Project Tasks from Email!
- 2mo agoDoneDoneNew: Workflow Automations! ⚡
- 2mo agoDoneDoneInclude tags in CSV exports!
- 2mo agoDoneDoneChecklist template items can now be reordered
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between DoneDone and Libredesk?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. DoneDone is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is DoneDone better than Libredesk?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. DoneDone is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Support products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to DoneDone?
Top DoneDone alternatives in Support are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "DoneDone alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/donedone for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Libredesk?
Top Libredesk alternatives in Support are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Libredesk alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/libredesk for the full list with editorial commentary on each.