Compare Freshservice and HelpDesk 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$19.00
$29.00 1 per agent
Freshservice
Star Rating
(1,315)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$19.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Freshservice excels in its automation capabilities, with users highlighting features like the auto-assignment of tickets, which ensures that issues are directed to the right team members quickly. This efficiency is a significant advantage for teams managing high volumes of support requests.
- Users say that HelpDesk stands out for its comprehensive toolset, which integrates seamlessly with LiveChat. This integration allows for a more cohesive support experience, making it easier for teams to manage customer interactions effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Freshservice is praised for its user-friendly interface, which simplifies daily tasks and reduces the learning curve for new users. Reviewers appreciate how easy it is to navigate, making it a reliable choice for teams looking to streamline their IT service management.
- Reviewers mention that HelpDesk's customization options are a strong point, allowing users to tailor the platform to their specific needs. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for small businesses that require a solution that can adapt to their unique workflows.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Freshservice's setup process is straightforward, with many users noting that the initial configuration was much easier compared to other platforms like ServiceNow. This ease of setup can significantly reduce the time to get teams up and running.
- Users appreciate that both Freshservice and HelpDesk offer solid support quality, with both platforms receiving high marks in this area. However, Freshservice's recent user feedback indicates a slight edge in terms of product direction, with users feeling more optimistic about its future developments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Freshservice
STARTER
$19.00
For getting started
- Incident Management
- Knowledge Base
- Self Service Portal
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
Freshservice
Free Trial is available
HelpDesk
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,172
9.0
28
Ease of Use
9.2
1,175
9.2
29
Ease of Setup
8.8
959
9.8
7
Ease of Admin
9.0
959
9.4
8
Quality of Support
9.0
1,132
9.0
28
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
934
9.2
8
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
1,159
7.5
28
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Help Desk
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication Channels
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
25
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
9.1
13
Administration
8.6
321
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
345
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
373
|
Verified
Not enough data
Service Desk
9.4
403
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
376
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
369
|
Verified
Not enough data
Management
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
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools
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
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
Channels
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
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
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
Monitoring
8.3
268
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
304
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
321
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.1
26
Not enough data
Management Tools
9.0
342
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
332
Not enough data
8.5
296
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
137
Not enough data
7.8
136
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Incident Management
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
Not enough data
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
Generative AI
7.2
76
Not enough data
Self-Service Experience
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
Not enough data
Self-Service Platform
8.5
135
Not enough data
8.7
139
Not enough data
7.1
108
Not enough data
8.1
130
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
70
Not enough data
Agentic AI - IT Alerting
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
Not enough data
Incident Management
9.1
737
Not enough data
8.9
740
Not enough data
9.0
794
Not enough data
8.6
730
Not enough data
8.6
694
Not enough data
Reporting
8.6
775
Not enough data
8.2
638
Not enough data
8.2
617
Not enough data
Access & Usability
8.4
703
Not enough data
8.9
726
Not enough data
8.5
551
Not enough data
8.7
563
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Service Desk
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
Analysis
7.6
175
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Security
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
Not enough data
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
Freshservice and HelpDesk are categorized as Customer Self-Service
Unique Categories
Freshservice is categorized as IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools, IT Asset Management, IT Alerting, Incident Management, Enterprise IT Management, Service Desk, and Configuration Management
HelpDesk is categorized as Complaint Management, Help Desk, Contact Center Knowledge Base, and Customer Communications Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Freshservice
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
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%
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%
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Discussions
How has your experience been with Freshservice support?
12 Comments
DM
I have interacted with them a number of times. Often they respond within the hour. They are always helpful and available to get onto zoom sessions to explain...Read more
Whats the best way to populate our inventory?
3 Comments
PB
Deploying the Freshservice Discovery Agent via GPO did the trick for...Read more
What is Freshservice used for?
3 Comments
JR
<p>IT Service Management aligned with ITIL4 framework. From ticketing system to project management, Fresh Service it's a global solution perfect for managing...Read more
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