Comparison

OTRS vs KIX Field Agent

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OTRS

This business application provides mobile access to existing OTRS systems, enabling users to manage requests and customer information remotely. It's ideal for field service teams or those needing to stay connected while away from the office, offering quick overviews and secure credential storage.

Highlights
  • Mobile OTRS system access
  • On-the-go request management
  • Customer data access
  • Notifications and quick overviews
  • Multiple account support
  • Secure credential storage
  • Two-factor authentication support
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OTRS adds structure to the communication and workflows of your team. If you aren't already using it to be more productive, try it today by visiting otrs.com. This app allows you to access existing OTRS systems so that you can take requests and customer information on-the-go. Perfect for field service agents or for keeping an eye on things while away from the office. App features: - Notifications, customer data and quick overviews available at all times. - Multiple account support, with one-tap to switch between them. - Secure storage of user credentials on your device. - Built-in browser support for accessing mobile version of the agent interface. - Support for two-factor authentication methods.

About

KIX Field Agent

Features
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KIX Field Agent enables service technicians and field staff to work on assigned tickets in your KIX Service Management System, also while being offline. Any ticket information is also offline available, e.g. asset/config item information, knowledge base entries or the communication history. - ticketing / work order processing - offline capability - reject/accept tickets/work orders - checklists - take notes with photos - automatic time tracking - work order completion with signature - work reports for your customers and internal use - search in assigned tickets - notification for ticket reminders - grouping by plan data and priority - access to device/system information in the database via QR code - offline access to knowledge base articles of your tickets - offline access to customer/contact information of your tickets - view and navigate to customer addresses using your navigation app - sending emails regarding their tickets from the mobile device - GPS position report to backend for further deployment planning Requires KIX version 18. The system backend server must be reachable from your mobile device via HTTPS.

Screenshots

OTRS4 screens
KIX Field Agent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OTRS at 10 against KIX Field Agent's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OTRS ships an update every 5 months, KIX Field Agent every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OTRS versus KIX Field Agent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOTRSKIX Field Agent
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOTRS Inc.KIX Service Software GmbH

In-app purchases

None

OTRS

No in-app purchases

None

KIX Field Agent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OTRS free?
OTRS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KIX Field Agent free?
KIX Field Agent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OTRS or KIX Field Agent have ads?
Neither OTRS nor KIX Field Agent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OTRS or KIX Field Agent?
OTRS ships an update every 5 months, and KIX Field Agent every 6 months. Most recently, OTRS was updated on June 5, 2026 and KIX Field Agent on September 15, 2026.

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