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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (59.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starts at $1195 (For 10 technicians annually)
ConnectWise PSA
Star Rating
(514)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ConnectWise PSAManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Star Rating
(241)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (59.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starts at $1195 (For 10 technicians annually)
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus excels in ease of use, scoring 8.5 compared to ConnectWise PSA's 7.2. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface and straightforward navigation make it easier for technicians to manage tickets efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus offers superior ease of setup with a score of 8.1, while ConnectWise PSA lags behind at 6.1. Users appreciate the quick installation process and minimal configuration required to get started with ManageEngine.
- G2 users highlight the quality of support for ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, which scored 8.2, compared to ConnectWise PSA's 7.3. Reviewers say that the responsive customer service and extensive documentation provided by ManageEngine make troubleshooting much easier.
- Users on G2 report that ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus shines in ticket response user experience, scoring 8.5 versus ConnectWise PSA's 8.3. Reviewers mention that the quick response times and effective communication tools enhance the overall support experience.
- Reviewers mention that ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has a more robust SLA management feature, scoring 8.2 compared to ConnectWise PSA's 8.1. Users appreciate the clear visibility into SLA compliance and the automated alerts for upcoming deadlines.
- Users say that ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus provides a better customer portal experience, with a score of 8.3, while ConnectWise PSA also scores 7.5. Reviewers highlight the user-friendly design and self-service options that empower customers to resolve issues independently.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ConnectWise PSA
No pricing availableManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Standard Edition help desk module
Starts at $1195
(For 10 technicians annually)
The standard edition is free of charge on both the On-Premises and cloud versions, with no restrictions on the number tickets or end users or on the amount of cloud storage supported. You can enjoy a world-class help desk experience with no restrictions!
- Self service portal
- Incident management
- Active Directory integration
Free Trial
ConnectWise PSA
No trial information availableManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
433
8.6
216
Ease of Use
7.2
439
8.5
216
Ease of Setup
6.2
223
8.1
158
Ease of Admin
7.1
211
8.4
157
Quality of Support
7.3
405
8.1
201
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
210
8.3
149
Product Direction (% positive)
6.9
424
8.2
208
Features by Category
Sales Force Automation
8.5
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
124
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
138
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
128
Not enough data
8.0
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
123
|
Verified
Not enough data
Marketing Automation
7.3
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
Customer Support
8.4
127
Not enough data
7.6
124
|
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
138
|
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
80
Not enough data
7.9
85
Not enough data
8.2
85
Not enough data
7.6
53
Not enough data
7.2
56
Not enough data
7.0
74
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
7.3
77
Not enough data
Integration
7.7
79
Not enough data
8.0
77
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
231
8.5
32
8.3
228
8.7
33
8.3
224
8.6
32
8.4
214
8.9
31
8.1
201
8.4
32
7.8
216
8.5
33
8.3
224
8.6
32
8.4
167
8.1
31
Generative AI
6.3
9
6.8
13
6.1
9
6.9
13
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
8.4
32
8.5
212
9.1
33
7.7
136
7.9
27
7.1
109
7.1
24
7.5
77
6.5
24
Platform
6.5
85
7.5
28
7.7
96
7.9
32
8.4
104
8.5
34
7.8
86
7.8
31
7.5
195
8.2
34
7.5
203
8.3
33
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
39
|
Verified
Service Desk
Not enough data
9.2
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
40
|
Verified
Management
Not enough data
8.6
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
34
|
Verified
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
38
|
Verified
Agentic AI - IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools
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
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.9
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.4
6
Management Tools
Not enough data
9.2
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
29
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.6
12
Agentic AI - Incident 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
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
48
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
48
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
Incident Management
7.6
11
8.7
93
7.3
11
8.6
95
8.5
11
8.8
99
7.0
11
7.9
91
6.5
11
8.1
89
Reporting
7.3
11
8.3
95
7.7
11
8.5
86
6.5
11
8.0
74
Access & Usability
6.5
10
7.2
74
7.8
9
8.1
80
6.7
9
8.6
91
6.7
9
7.9
67
Agentic AI - Service Desk
4.2
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
5.0
6
Not enough data
4.7
6
Not enough data
4.2
6
Not enough data
4.4
6
Not enough data
4.7
6
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ConnectWise PSA and ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus are categorized as Service Desk and Help Desk
Unique Categories
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is categorized as IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools and Incident Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ConnectWise PSA
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
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
60.0%
Computer & Network Security
8.4%
Computer Networking
5.3%
Computer Software
4.1%
Telecommunications
3.3%
Other
19.0%
Information Technology and Services
19.1%
Financial Services
5.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.7%
Oil & Energy
4.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.0%
Other
63.8%
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I am not familiar with the programs you mention, but we somehow integrated with Hubspot for our sales and marketing teams. I was not part of the integration...Read more
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