Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| Metric | Out of Office | Linked Ticket |
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| Rating | ★ 4.0 ★ | 3.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 2.6k | 1.7k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
Based on the data on this page, Out of Office is the stronger choice for most Zendesk Marketplace merchants — 4.0★ vs Linked Ticket's 3.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Out of Office at Free, Linked Ticket at Free. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Out of Office has the larger user base (2,618 reviews vs 1,728), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Linked Ticket's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Out of Office; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Linked Ticket's 1,728-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Out of Office's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Zendesk Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Out of Office audit • Linked Ticket audit
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Both Out of Office and Linked Ticket offer paid plans only. Out of Office starts at Free; Linked Ticket starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Out of Office has the higher average rating (4.0★ from 2,618 reviews) compared to Linked Ticket (3.0★ from 1,728 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Out of Office fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Linked Ticket is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Zendesk Marketplace marketplace. Out of Office has more onboarding documentation maturity (2,618 reviews vs 1,728), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Out of Office typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (2,618 reviews). Linked Ticket aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1,728 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Out of Office and Linked Ticket both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Linked Ticket" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.