Compare Fin by Intercom and HelpDesk 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.99 1 Outcome
$29.00 1 per agent
Fin by Intercom
Star Rating
(3,815)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.99 1 Outcome
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansHelpDesk
Star Rating
(34)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$29.00 1 per agent
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Fin by Intercom excels in providing a clean and simple interface, which many users find aligns well with the start-up vibe. This user-friendly design is complemented by its robust functionality across various support options, making it a popular choice for small businesses.
- Users say that HelpDesk stands out for its completeness, offering all the necessary tools for effective customer support. Reviewers appreciate its integration with LiveChat, which enhances the overall support experience and streamlines communication.
- According to verified reviews, Fin by Intercom's AI capabilities are highly praised, with users noting that it can pull content from articles or previous responses to provide accurate and up-to-date answers. This feature has been particularly beneficial for support teams looking to improve efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that HelpDesk's ability to connect customer tickets to different scenarios simplifies the management of interactions. The feature that allows linking multiple emails to a single ticket is highlighted as a significant advantage for streamlining communication.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while HelpDesk scores slightly higher in ease of setup and user experience, Fin by Intercom offers a more dynamic support experience with its ticket collaboration features, which users find helpful for sharing information and instructions with customers.
- Users report that Fin by Intercom has received positive feedback from customers due to its ability to share detailed information, including screenshots and full instructions. This level of detail is seen as a major benefit, especially for complex inquiries, setting it apart from HelpDesk's more straightforward approach.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Fin by Intercom
Fin with your current helpdesk
$0.99
1 Outcome
Try Fin for 90 days, completely risk-free. If it's not the right fit, you can request a refund – no questions asked.
- Fin AI Agent works seamlessly with any helpdesk, including Zendesk, Salesforce, HubSpot, and more.
- Set up in under an hour
- Handles tickets, cases, emails, live chat, WhatsApp, SMS, and more
HelpDesk
Team
$29.00
1 per agent
Simple email management tool for teams with 24/7 chat support and unlimited free viewer accounts (a user that can browse and read tickets)
- All messages in one dashboard
- Robust customer data in tickets
- Automations to finish tasks quicker
Free Trial
Fin by Intercom
Free Trial is available
HelpDesk
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
2,876
9.0
28
Ease of Use
8.9
2,906
9.2
29
Ease of Setup
8.4
1,509
9.8
7
Ease of Admin
8.6
1,339
9.4
8
Quality of Support
8.6
2,772
9.0
28
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
1,335
9.2
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,727
7.5
28
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
8.6
1102
|
Verified
9.4
26
8.8
1122
|
Verified
9.2
26
8.7
1100
|
Verified
8.9
24
8.6
1151
|
Verified
9.0
24
8.3
681
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
1138
|
Verified
8.8
24
8.8
1063
|
Verified
9.1
25
8.6
964
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
8.3
249
Not enough data
8.2
249
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Help Desk
7.8
62
Not enough data
8.3
62
Not enough data
7.9
62
Not enough data
Communication Channels
8.8
894
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
1093
|
Verified
8.8
25
9.4
1269
|
Verified
9.1
20
8.3
812
8.5
17
7.6
523
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.1
722
|
Verified
9.5
7
8.2
1270
|
Verified
9.0
8
8.7
826
|
Verified
9.3
9
8.7
791
|
Verified
9.7
5
8.1
1018
|
Verified
8.8
12
8.2
1019
|
Verified
9.1
13
Messenger
8.8
383
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
363
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
478
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
327
|
Verified
Not enough data
Channels
8.0
293
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
438
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
207
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
121
Not enough data
8.1
229
|
Verified
Not enough data
Customers
8.8
428
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
432
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
436
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
387
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
379
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Conversational 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
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 Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
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
User Analysis
8.6
140
Not enough data
8.4
157
Not enough data
User Support
9.1
167
Not enough data
8.1
119
Not enough data
8.8
151
Not enough data
Walkthrough Type
8.9
136
Not enough data
9.0
146
Not enough data
Platform Basics - Digital Adoption Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics - Digital Adoption Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functions - Digital Adoption Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Adoption Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Channels
8.8
229
Not enough data
8.3
218
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Design
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
230
Not enough data
8.7
222
Not enough data
8.6
215
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
85
Not enough data
Usability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
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
Responses
9.1
84
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
7.7
61
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
63
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
Platform
9.1
81
Not enough data
8.8
82
Not enough data
9.1
83
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
8.5
65
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
8.4
64
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
50
Not enough data
Responses
8.8
597
Not enough data
8.8
587
Not enough data
9.0
589
Not enough data
8.8
558
Not enough data
8.6
478
Not enough data
Platform
9.5
616
Not enough data
8.9
584
Not enough data
8.8
579
Not enough data
8.7
564
Not enough data
8.2
419
Not enough data
8.9
528
Not enough data
8.8
583
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
142
Not enough data
Conversational Platform
8.7
1058
Not enough data
8.7
839
Not enough data
8.7
858
Not enough data
9.0
779
Not enough data
Support Automation
8.6
859
Not enough data
8.7
901
Not enough data
8.5
519
Not enough data
8.8
813
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
155
Not enough data
Customer Support
8.6
202
Not enough data
7.4
185
Not enough data
9.0
214
Not enough data
Automation
8.4
211
Not enough data
8.3
208
Not enough data
8.5
198
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence
8.5
201
Not enough data
8.6
193
Not enough data
8.5
204
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
297
Not enough data
8.3
295
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Communication
9.2
1443
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1451
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1192
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1358
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
595
Not enough data
Internal Use
8.2
1270
|
Verified
9.0
8
8.7
1095
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1043
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1251
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1321
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1289
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
94
Not enough data
Self-Service Experience
9.0
657
Not enough data
8.9
653
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
491
Not enough data
8.4
536
Not enough data
Self-Service Platform
8.7
532
Not enough data
8.8
540
Not enough data
8.4
482
Not enough data
8.6
524
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
7.4
47
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
7.4
47
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
8.1
51
Not enough data
7.5
48
Not enough data
7.5
47
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Process
9.3(won by default)
89
Not enough data
9.0(won by default)
86
Not enough data
9.6(won by default)
89
Not enough data
Channels
9.4(won by default)
89
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
88
Not enough data
9.5(won by default)
91
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
81
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
83
Not enough data
Insight
9.1(won by default)
86
Not enough data
9.2(won by default)
88
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
83
Not enough data
9.3(won by default)
83
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
Natural Language Interaction - Conversational Interface Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Intent & Action Handling - Conversational Interface Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Context & Personalization - Conversational Interface Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Enterprise Integration & Deployment - Conversational Interface Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Query Resolution - AI Customer Support Agents
7.8
190
Not enough data
7.9
194
Not enough data
7.8
167
Not enough data
8.5
188
Not enough data
8.0
161
Not enough data
Customer Interaction Automation - AI Customer Support Agents
7.5
158
Not enough data
7.9
160
Not enough data
7.8
169
Not enough data
8.5
186
Not enough data
Automation
8.3
190
Not enough data
8.0
163
Not enough data
7.2
156
Not enough data
Autonomy
7.6
162
Not enough data
7.7
163
Not enough data
7.2
160
Not enough data
7.7
166
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Fin by Intercom and HelpDesk are categorized as Customer Communications Management, Help Desk, and Customer Self-Service
Unique Categories
Fin by Intercom is categorized as AI Customer Support Agents, Customer Service Automation, Digital Customer Service Platforms, AI Agents For Business Operations, Shared Inbox, Conversational Support, Digital Adoption Platform, Conversational Marketing, Chatbots, Social Customer Service, Live Chat, and Conversational Interface Agents
HelpDesk is categorized as Complaint Management and Contact Center Knowledge Base
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Fin by Intercom
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
HelpDesk
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
Computer Software
26.5%
Information Technology and Services
13.2%
Financial Services
7.2%
Internet
4.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Other
43.5%
Computer Software
24.2%
Marketing and Advertising
15.2%
Consumer Services
9.1%
Higher Education
6.1%
Information Technology and Services
6.1%
Other
39.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Intercom used for?
3 Comments
JT
for sending emails to our correspondents and monitoring our callsRead more
While interaction can be audio visual emojies be developed
2 Comments
SG
I do not think they have developed Intercom that far yet, though it would be great.Read more
¿What is the best economic model in order to use Intercom?
2 Comments
AB
Plus is $39/seat (User) per month.
Its enough to get startedRead more
HelpDesk has no discussions with answers
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