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Compare Freshdesk and NiCE CXone Mpower 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$19.00 1 User per month billed annually Per Month
Starting at $71.00 1 Agent Per Month
Freshdesk
Star Rating
(3,620)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$19.00 1 User per month billed annually Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansNiCE CXone Mpower
Star Rating
(1,726)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $71.00 1 Agent Per Month
Browse all 7 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Freshdesk excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to NiCE CXone Mpower. Users appreciate Freshdesk's clean interface and strong automation features, which streamline ticket management and enhance productivity.
- According to verified reviews, Freshdesk's ticket management system is particularly praised for its multi-channel support and SLA tracking, helping teams stay organized and respond to customers efficiently. In contrast, NiCE CXone Mpower users mention its effective reporting capabilities, allowing for efficient call sorting and performance reviews.
- Users say that Freshdesk's implementation process is smooth, with many highlighting the ease of managing incoming support requests through a shared inbox. Meanwhile, NiCE CXone Mpower users appreciate the customizable dashboard that helps them monitor calls and agent activity, although some find the setup process less intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Freshdesk's automation in ticket handling significantly boosts team productivity, making it a top choice for small businesses. On the other hand, NiCE CXone Mpower is favored by mid-market users for its customization options, which allow for tailored workflows to meet specific business needs.
- According to recent user feedback, both platforms offer solid support, but Freshdesk edges out with a higher quality of support rating. Users of Freshdesk highlight its responsive customer service, while NiCE CXone Mpower users appreciate its ability to pull calls from reports efficiently.
- G2 reviewers note that while both products have their strengths, Freshdesk's overall user experience is enhanced by its automation capabilities and ease of use, making it a preferred choice for teams looking for a comprehensive help desk solution. NiCE CXone Mpower, however, is recognized for its robust features that cater to performance tracking and situational awareness.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Freshdesk
Freshdesk Email and Ticketing (Growth)
$19.00
1 User per month billed annually Per Month
Omnichannel engagement, AI agents, and robust ticketing across web, SMS, messaging and email
- Automations
- Help Desk and Ticketing: Ticketing, Shared inbox, Threads and tasks, Customer portal
- Analytics: OOB analytics and standard reports
NiCE CXone Mpower
CXone Mpower Digital Agent
Starting at $71.00
1 Agent Per Month
Digital first package supports 30+ digital channels
- Common data sets and models
- Unified administration and user interface
- Digital Agent routing for 30+ channels
Free Trial
Freshdesk
Free Trial is available
NiCE CXone Mpower
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
3,185
8.7
1,191
Ease of Use
8.8
3,208
8.7
1,207
Ease of Setup
8.6
2,267
8.0
449
Ease of Admin
8.7
2,154
8.3
438
Quality of Support
8.7
3,083
8.3
1,111
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
2,078
8.2
435
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
3,160
8.2
1,108
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
8.9
2225
|
Verified
8.6
7
8.8
2232
|
Verified
8.3
7
8.5
2147
|
Verified
8.6
7
8.5
2037
|
Verified
8.8
7
8.3
1800
|
Verified
7.9
7
8.5
2088
|
Verified
8.6
7
8.7
2010
|
Verified
8.6
7
8.2
1374
|
Verified
8.8
7
Generative AI
7.3
331
Not enough data
7.4
328
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Help Desk
7.1
59
Not enough data
6.9
59
Not enough data
7.2
59
Not enough data
Communication Channels
8.6
1923
|
Verified
9.4
6
8.9
2070
|
Verified
9.5
7
8.4
1314
|
Verified
9.0
7
8.0
1193
|
Verified
7.8
6
7.9
940
|
Verified
8.8
7
Platform
8.0
1154
|
Verified
8.3
7
8.1
1662
|
Verified
9.1
11
8.6
1545
|
Verified
8.8
7
8.2
1142
|
Verified
8.8
7
8.0
1865
|
Verified
8.8
7
8.3
1959
|
Verified
8.3
7
Dialing Options
Not enough data
8.9
311
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
287
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agent Tools
Not enough data
9.0
263
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
276
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
313
|
Verified
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
230
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
247
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
210
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Auto Dialer
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Capabilities - Auto Dialer
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Knowledge Management
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Compliance
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Customer Support
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Data Security
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Channels
8.3
355
Not enough data
7.9
333
Not enough data
7.5
324
Not enough data
Design
8.2
331
Not enough data
7.8
336
Not enough data
8.2
356
Not enough data
8.3
343
Not enough data
8.4
332
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
266
Not enough data
7.7
266
Not enough data
Usability
8.7
266
Not enough data
8.7
262
Not enough data
8.7
255
Not enough data
Reporting
8.6
249
Not enough data
8.5
245
Not enough data
8.6
257
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
182
Not enough data
7.6
182
Not enough data
Quality Assurance
Not enough data
9.0
253
Not enough data
9.0
237
Not enough data
8.8
263
Engagement
Not enough data
9.0
238
Not enough data
9.0
250
Not enough data
8.8
238
Performance
Not enough data
8.9
238
Not enough data
9.2
256
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.2
18
Not enough data
5.4
18
Channels
Not enough data
9.1
625
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
326
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
352
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
296
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
350
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
48
Functions
Not enough data
8.8
653
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
691
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
547
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
386
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
457
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
553
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
556
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
497
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Contact Center
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Administrative
Not enough data
8.6
516
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
546
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
642
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
513
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
430
|
Verified
Workforce Management
Not enough data
9.3
289
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
280
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
226
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
227
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
177
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
230
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
271
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
295
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
220
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
227
|
Verified
Conversational Platform
8.3
433
Not enough data
8.3
381
Not enough data
8.3
373
Not enough data
8.4
308
Not enough data
Support Automation
8.4
389
Not enough data
8.4
410
Not enough data
8.2
373
Not enough data
8.2
314
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
209
Not enough data
7.4
206
Not enough data
Messaging Channels
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
9.4
31
Not enough data
9.3
37
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Workforce Management
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.0
33
Call Center Infrastructure (CCI)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administrative
Not enough data
9.4
38
Not enough data
8.8
39
Customer Support
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
Artificial Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
118
Not enough data
7.9
117
Not enough data
7.6
116
Not enough data
Communication
8.8
585
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
602
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
496
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
200
Not enough data
8.2
202
Not enough data
Internal Use
8.1
1662
|
Verified
9.1
11
8.6
204
Not enough data
8.1
186
Not enough data
8.8
560
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
520
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
548
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
144
Not enough data
Self-Service Experience
8.7
960
8.1
7
8.6
913
7.5
8
8.3
687
7.5
8
8.2
241
7.5
8
8.4
258
7.3
8
Self-Service Platform
8.5
254
8.3
8
8.6
261
8.3
8
8.0
221
7.9
8
8.4
238
8.1
7
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
7.8
19
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.4
18
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2(won by default)
81
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
81
Not enough data
Process
8.6(won by default)
164
Not enough data
9.3(won by default)
484
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
374
Not enough data
Channels
9.2(won by default)
480
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
419
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
380
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
342
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
56
Not enough data
Insight
8.6(won by default)
383
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
172
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
375
Not enough data
9.1(won by default)
447
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.7
5
Generative AI
7.7
88
Not enough data
7.7
87
Not enough data
Customer Query Resolution - AI Customer Support Agents
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
Customer Interaction Automation - AI Customer Support Agents
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
Automation
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
Autonomy
7.2
12
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
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
Freshdesk and NiCE CXone Mpower are categorized as AI Customer Support Agents, Digital Customer Service Platforms, Help Desk, and Customer Self-Service
Unique Categories
Freshdesk is categorized as Conversational Support, Shared Inbox, Complaint Management, Customer Communications Management, Social Customer Service, and Live Chat
NiCE CXone Mpower is categorized as Customer Service Automation, Contact Center Quality Assurance, Speech Analytics, Contact Center Knowledge Base, Auto Dialer, Contact Center Workforce, Call Center Infrastructure (CCI), Contact Center, and Proactive Notification
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Freshdesk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
NiCE CXone Mpower
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
17.0%
Computer Software
13.0%
Internet
4.1%
Financial Services
4.1%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
58.1%
Consumer Services
10.4%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Financial Services
7.9%
Telecommunications
7.0%
Hospital & Health Care
5.8%
Other
60.5%
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Discussions
What is Freshdesk used for?
4 Comments
TB
Freshdesk is a customer support software used to manage and streamline customer service operations. It helps businesses handle customer inquiries, track...Read more
What is the use of freshdesk?
3 Comments
AB
Freshdesk is a Customer communication portal that will assist you in managing customer queries in various formats in a centralised space with transparency in...Read more
Does it ever pause or get frozen after a call
2 Comments
MG
Yep when we first cut over to CX One our Agents Max Client kept freezing, and dropping the call. OR calls would come in and the Agent Leg would not connect...Read more
Are we working on a feature that would allow for the MyAgent box to remain on top of other windows?
1 Comment
OS
Hi Emma. Thanks for your question. Please refer to our Customer Community at http://community.niceincontact.com . Our product team can answer any...Read more
What other features that you can do using inContact?
1 Comment
JC
I'm not currently using their survey software but I was able to integrate with a third party that focuses on surveys and NPS. Most third parties have a very...Read more
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