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At a Glance
BoldDesk
BoldDesk
Star Rating
(115)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.00 5 Agents
Free Trial is available
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Zoho Desk
Zoho Desk
Star Rating
(7,385)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Zoho Desk excels in its automation tools and flexibility, allowing users to create custom fields and workflows easily. Recent users highlighted how the setup was quick and the interface was clean, making ticket management straightforward.
  • Users say BoldDesk stands out for its intuitive user interface and customization options. Reviewers appreciate the platform's ability to meet their needs economically, with one user noting that it offers features that other helpdesk systems lack.
  • According to verified reviews, Zoho Desk has a significantly higher G2 Score, indicating greater overall user satisfaction. Users have praised its automated replies and notification systems, which enhance efficiency in managing customer inquiries.
  • Reviewers mention that BoldDesk provides excellent customer support, often responding quickly and using visual aids like gifs to clarify solutions. This level of support has been a key factor in user satisfaction, especially for those transitioning from other platforms.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while Zoho Desk offers robust features, some users have faced challenges with specific workflow configurations. This has led to mixed feelings about its adaptability to unique business processes.
  • Users report that BoldDesk's pricing is very competitive, making it an attractive option for small businesses. However, the limited number of recent reviews compared to Zoho Desk may suggest less widespread adoption or experience among users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BoldDesk
One Plan. All Features You Need
Starting at $99.00
5 Agents
Browse all 5 pricing plans
Zoho Desk
FREE
$0.00
Browse all 5 pricing plans
Free Trial
BoldDesk
Free Trial is available
Zoho Desk
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
84
8.7
5,909
Ease of Use
8.8
105
8.5
5,989
Ease of Setup
8.7
77
8.1
5,263
Ease of Admin
8.6
58
8.3
4,898
Quality of Support
9.2
82
8.3
5,313
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
58
8.4
4,428
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
81
8.9
5,663
Features by Category
8.5
72
8.1
4,133
Ticket and Case Management
9.2
70
8.6
3422
|
Verified
9.0
70
8.5
3346
|
Verified
8.7
69
8.3
3144
|
Verified
8.8
68
8.3
2949
|
Verified
8.4
69
8.2
2671
|
Verified
8.8
68
8.4
2915
|
Verified
8.9
68
8.5
2926
|
Verified
8.6
68
8.3
2522
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.9
54
7.4
966
8.0
55
7.4
952
Agentic AI - Help Desk
8.1
18
7.1
358
8.1
18
7.2
361
8.0
18
7.2
359
Communication Channels
9.0
69
8.3
2871
|
Verified
8.9
67
8.6
3105
|
Verified
8.1
50
8.2
2414
|
Verified
7.9
49
8.0
2158
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.8
1920
|
Verified
Platform
8.0
61
8.1
2300
|
Verified
8.5
66
8.2
2749
|
Verified
9.0
70
8.4
2850
|
Verified
8.6
64
8.1
2299
|
Verified
8.3
68
8.3
2827
|
Verified
8.5
68
8.4
2976
|
Verified
Contact Center Knowledge BaseHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
9.0
29
8.2
375
Administration
Feature Not Available
8.2
345
8.9
29
8.2
343
8.7
29
8.4
346
Knowledge Management
9.2
28
8.6
325
9.1
27
8.2
316
8.9
28
8.2
322
Compliance
8.9
28
8.4
338
9.0
27
8.3
335
9.3
26
8.2
337
8.8
27
8.1
335
Customer Support
9.1
28
8.2
311
9.2
28
8.2
312
Feature Not Available
8.0
310
Data Security
8.8
27
8.1
337
8.9
26
8.1
331
9.1
27
8.4
335
8.9
28
8.4
332
Administration
8.7
27
8.1
313
9.0
28
8.4
315
9.1
28
8.5
313
Generative AI
8.8
26
7.6
248
Customer Communications ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.4
30
7.9
609
Channels
8.4
30
8.2
579
8.5
30
8.0
556
7.8
29
Feature Not Available
Design
8.6
29
7.9
545
8.3
30
7.7
554
8.7
29
8.1
551
8.8
30
8.1
547
8.6
29
8.1
531
Generative AI
8.1
25
7.5
426
8.3
25
7.5
419
Complaint ManagementHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
8.2
461
Usability
Not enough data
8.3
448
Not enough data
8.3
442
Not enough data
8.3
434
Reporting
Not enough data
8.3
431
Not enough data
8.2
416
Not enough data
8.3
423
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
329
Not enough data
7.8
324
9.0
21
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
9.2
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
Analytics
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Shared Inbox
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
Knowledge Pages
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
Knowledge Dissemination
8.6
31
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
Conversational SupportHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
9.3
11
Not enough data
Conversational Platform
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
Support Automation
9.8
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.7
11
Not enough data
9.8
11
Not enough data
Multilingual Customer SupportHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Channel
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.1
69
8.5
3,368
Generative AI
9.2
16
7.9
175
9.3
16
8.0
177
9.2
16
Feature Not Available
Communication
9.4
17
8.8
717
|
Verified
9.3
17
8.7
759
|
Verified
9.2
17
8.6
658
8.9
17
8.6
631
|
Verified
8.9
17
8.3
355
Internal Use
8.5
66
8.2
2749
|
Verified
8.8
17
Feature Not Available
8.8
17
8.4
455
9.2
17
8.7
714
|
Verified
9.4
17
8.6
692
|
Verified
9.2
17
8.6
707
|
Verified
8.7
32
8.0
1,870
Generative AI
8.6
28
7.7
423
Self-Service Experience
8.5
31
8.5
1514
8.5
31
8.4
1472
Feature Not Available
8.1
1279
8.5
30
8.1
772
8.8
30
8.2
817
Self-Service Platform
8.6
32
8.3
842
8.8
31
8.3
819
7.6
28
7.8
732
8.7
29
8.2
767
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
9.4
11
7.8
80
8.9
11
7.7
81
9.1
11
7.9
80
9.1
11
7.8
85
8.8
11
7.9
83
8.8
11
7.9
81
9.1
11
7.7
84
Social Customer ServiceHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
9.7
10
8.7
754
Generative AI
10.0
10
8.2
119
9.8
10
8.1
117
Process
9.8
10
8.7
491
9.7
10
9.0
638
9.8
10
8.5
490
Channels
9.8
10
9.0
627
9.3
10
8.5
545
9.5
10
8.7
516
9.7
10
8.6
459
9.8
10
8.8
485
Insight
9.7
10
8.7
494
10.0
10
8.9
546
10.0
10
8.8
516
9.8
10
9.0
591
Digital Customer Service PlatformsHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
8.3
18
7.7
189
Generative AI
8.3
18
7.7
185
8.2
18
7.7
184
Google Workspace for SalesHide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features
Not enough data
7.5
7
Agentic AI - Google Workspace for Sales
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Customer Support AgentsHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Query Resolution - AI Customer Support Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Interaction Automation - AI Customer Support Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Autonomy
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BoldDesk
BoldDesk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.1%
Zoho Desk
Zoho Desk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.6%
Reviewers' Industry
BoldDesk
BoldDesk
Information Technology and Services
20.9%
Computer Software
19.1%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.5%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Other
46.4%
Zoho Desk
Zoho Desk
Information Technology and Services
17.8%
Computer Software
10.7%
Computer & Network Security
4.1%
Financial Services
3.6%
Retail
3.5%
Other
60.1%
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Discussions
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BoldDesk Discussions
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Zoho Desk
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