Compare ConnectWise PSA and Freshservice 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (62.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$19.00
ConnectWise PSA
Star Rating
(518)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ConnectWise PSAFreshservice
Star Rating
(1,314)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$19.00
Free Trial is available
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- G2 reviewers report that Freshservice excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to ConnectWise PSA. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and modern tools, which streamline customer support management, making it a favorite among mid-market organizations.
- Users say that ConnectWise PSA is particularly effective for managing multiple aspects of a managed service provider (MSP) business. Reviewers highlight its ability to integrate ticketing, time tracking, projects, and billing into one platform, which simplifies workflows and reduces manual tasks.
- According to verified reviews, Freshservice stands out for its ease of use and setup, with many users praising the quick onboarding process. This has allowed organizations to consolidate various applications into a single platform, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
- Reviewers mention that while ConnectWise PSA offers robust time tracking features, it sometimes struggles with configuration challenges, which can hinder its adaptability to specific workflows. Users have noted that the product could benefit from improved customization options.
- G2 reviewers highlight the quality of support provided by Freshservice, with many users noting the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This has contributed to a positive experience, especially for organizations that require assistance during implementation and ongoing use.
- Users report that ConnectWise PSA, while effective for certain tasks, has a lower satisfaction rating in areas like ease of administration and product direction. This has led some users to seek alternatives that offer a more user-friendly experience and clearer product roadmap.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ConnectWise PSA
No pricing availableFreshservice
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$19.00
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Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
436
8.9
1,172
Ease of Use
7.2
443
9.2
1,175
Ease of Setup
6.2
226
8.8
959
Ease of Admin
7.1
214
9.0
959
Quality of Support
7.3
408
9.0
1,132
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
212
9.1
934
Product Direction (% positive)
6.9
427
9.5
1,159
Features by Category
Sales Force Automation
8.5
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
128
Not enough data
8.0
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
124
|
Verified
Not enough data
Marketing Automation
7.3
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
Customer Support
8.4
127
Not enough data
7.6
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
119
Not enough data
7.5
82
Not enough data
7.9
108
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
7.5
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
112
Not enough data
Mobile & Social
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.4
81
Not enough data
7.9
86
Not enough data
8.2
86
Not enough data
7.6
53
Not enough data
7.3
57
Not enough data
7.0
74
Not enough data
8.0
83
Not enough data
7.3
77
Not enough data
Integration
7.7
79
Not enough data
8.0
78
Not enough data
8.5
75
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - CRM
6.1
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
Email Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Online Marketing
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
Lead Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Campaign Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Social
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
Reporting & Analytics
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
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Automation
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
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ticket and Case Management
8.5
232
Not enough data
8.3
229
Not enough data
8.3
224
Not enough data
8.4
214
Not enough data
8.1
201
Not enough data
7.8
216
Not enough data
8.3
224
Not enough data
8.4
167
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
9
Not enough data
6.1
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Help Desk
4.4
6
Not enough data
4.4
6
Not enough data
4.7
6
Not enough data
Communication Channels
7.6
178
Not enough data
8.5
212
Not enough data
7.7
136
Not enough data
7.1
109
Not enough data
7.5
77
Not enough data
Platform
6.5
85
Not enough data
7.7
96
Not enough data
8.4
104
Not enough data
7.8
88
Not enough data
7.5
195
Not enough data
7.5
203
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
321
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
345
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
373
|
Verified
Service Desk
Not enough data
9.4
403
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
376
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
369
|
Verified
Management
Not enough data
8.5
312
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
318
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
282
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
286
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
229
|
Verified
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
334
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
270
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
267
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
303
|
Verified
Agentic AI - IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.3
268
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
304
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
321
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.1
26
Management Tools
Not enough data
9.0
342
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
332
Not enough data
8.5
296
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
137
Not enough data
7.8
136
Agentic AI - Incident Management
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Asset Inventory
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - IT Asset Management
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
Management
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 Management
7.3
48
Not enough data
6.9
49
Not enough data
5.7
44
Not enough data
6.7
51
Not enough data
Project Management
6.6
49
Not enough data
6.6
49
Not enough data
6.6
48
Not enough data
7.2
50
Not enough data
Accounting
6.7
48
Not enough data
7.3
49
Not enough data
6.8
47
Not enough data
6.6
44
Not enough data
6.5
44
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
6.1
44
Not enough data
6.0
43
Not enough data
6.1
43
Not enough data
6.2
42
Not enough data
Analytics
6.0
44
Not enough data
6.6
49
Not enough data
6.1
47
Not enough data
Administration
7.2
49
Not enough data
7.5
50
Not enough data
7.4
47
Not enough data
Platform
7.0
45
Not enough data
6.2
42
Not enough data
6.9
48
Not enough data
5.6
46
Not enough data
4.8
43
Not enough data
Generative AI
4.2
28
Not enough data
4.3
28
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
76
Self-Service Experience
Not enough data
8.4
138
Not enough data
8.7
133
Not enough data
7.1
113
Not enough data
7.6
115
Not enough data
8.2
134
Self-Service Platform
Not enough data
8.5
135
Not enough data
8.7
139
Not enough data
7.1
108
Not enough data
8.1
130
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
70
Agentic AI - IT Alerting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Incident Management
7.6
11
9.1
737
7.3
11
8.9
740
8.5
11
9.0
794
7.0
11
8.6
730
6.5
11
8.6
694
Reporting
7.3
11
8.6
775
7.7
11
8.2
638
6.5
11
8.2
617
Access & Usability
6.5
10
8.4
703
7.8
9
8.9
726
6.7
9
8.5
551
6.7
9
8.7
563
Agentic AI - Service Desk
4.2
6
7.1
8
6.1
6
6.7
8
5.0
6
7.1
8
4.7
6
6.7
8
4.2
6
7.1
8
4.4
6
6.7
8
4.7
6
6.7
8
Analysis
Not enough data
7.6
175
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
231
Not enough data
8.2
214
Not enough data
8.7
257
Not enough data
8.4
285
Not enough data
8.7
317
Security
Not enough data
7.8
180
Not enough data
7.0
109
Not enough data
7.5
168
Not enough data
8.9
285
Not enough data
8.8
288
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ConnectWise PSA and Freshservice are categorized as Service Desk
Unique Categories
ConnectWise PSA is categorized as CRM, Professional Services Automation, Help Desk, and Marketing Automation
Freshservice is categorized as IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools, IT Asset Management, IT Alerting, Incident Management, Enterprise IT Management, Customer Self-Service, and Configuration Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ConnectWise PSA
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Freshservice
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
59.5%
Computer & Network Security
8.3%
Computer Networking
5.5%
Computer Software
4.3%
Telecommunications
3.2%
Other
19.2%
Information Technology and Services
19.7%
Computer Software
5.6%
Construction
4.4%
Education Management
3.6%
Hospital & Health Care
3.5%
Other
63.3%
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