Compare Front and ThriveDesk

At a Glance
Front
Front
Star Rating
(2,433)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$25.00 1 user/month
Free Trial is available
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ThriveDesk
ThriveDesk
Star Rating
(38)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (97.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Front excels in user experience, with many praising its user-friendly interface and features like internal commenting, which allows team members to @mention each other directly in email threads, streamlining communication and enhancing workflow.
  • Users say ThriveDesk stands out for its simplicity and practicality in everyday customer support tasks. Reviewers appreciate the shared inbox feature that keeps conversations organized and the straightforward ticket assignment process, making it easy for teams to manage support requests.
  • According to verified reviews, Front has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its robust capabilities and features that cater to a wider range of user needs. Users highlight its AI capabilities and the ability to maintain historical trails, which enhance productivity.
  • Reviewers mention that ThriveDesk offers a quick setup process, allowing teams to adapt without extensive training. This ease of implementation is a significant advantage for small businesses looking for a straightforward solution to manage customer support.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while Front has a larger market presence and more extensive features, ThriveDesk's focus on collaboration tools like internal notes and collision detection helps teams communicate effectively without overwhelming customers.
  • Users report that Front's higher entry-level price may be a consideration for small businesses, while ThriveDesk's more affordable starting price makes it an attractive option for those with budget constraints, despite having fewer total reviews and a lower G2 score.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Front
Starter
$25.00
1 user/month
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ThriveDesk
Standard
Starting at $49.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
Front
Free Trial is available
ThriveDesk
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
1,912
9.1
28
Ease of Use
9.1
1,928
9.3
31
Ease of Setup
8.8
712
9.2
24
Ease of Admin
8.9
476
9.1
19
Quality of Support
9.1
1,644
9.4
28
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
462
9.6
19
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,799
9.5
25
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
8.8
267
|
Verified
8.9
25
8.9
266
|
Verified
9.0
23
8.9
289
|
Verified
8.8
23
8.8
283
|
Verified
8.3
22
8.8
243
|
Verified
8.5
20
9.0
308
8.4
22
9.2
287
|
Verified
9.0
23
8.7
260
|
Verified
8.3
22
Generative AI
7.8
63
6.8
14
8.2
63
7.4
15
Agentic AI - Help Desk
7.1
28
Not enough data
7.1
28
Not enough data
7.2
28
Not enough data
Communication Channels
8.7
233
|
Verified
8.8
23
9.2
280
|
Verified
9.1
23
8.7
234
|
Verified
9.2
21
8.3
210
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.8
131
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.3
217
|
Verified
8.2
21
8.4
287
|
Verified
8.9
16
8.8
259
|
Verified
8.8
24
8.5
231
|
Verified
8.9
21
8.3
230
|
Verified
8.7
23
8.3
236
|
Verified
8.9
23
Customer Communications ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.4
927
Not enough data
Channels
8.9
630
Not enough data
8.6
528
Not enough data
7.9
476
Not enough data
Design
8.8
651
Not enough data
8.2
533
Not enough data
8.8
748
Not enough data
8.8
711
Not enough data
8.7
564
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
191
Not enough data
8.0
191
Not enough data
Complaint ManagementHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.2
71
Not enough data
Usability
8.8
66
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
Reporting
8.2
63
Not enough data
7.6
59
Not enough data
8.1
63
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
37
Not enough data
7.8
38
Not enough data
8.6
1,045
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
9.2
830
Not enough data
9.4
945
Not enough data
9.2
850
Not enough data
9.0
760
Not enough data
9.2
912
Not enough data
8.7
794
Not enough data
9.3
959
Not enough data
Analytics
8.3
587
Not enough data
8.6
647
Not enough data
8.9
766
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Shared Inbox
6.4
41
Not enough data
6.7
41
Not enough data
8.6
920
Not enough data
Inbox Tools
9.3
812
Not enough data
8.9
817
Not enough data
9.1
795
Not enough data
9.0
836
Not enough data
Coordination Tools
8.5
730
Not enough data
8.7
709
Not enough data
8.7
648
Not enough data
Software Options
9.3
795
Not enough data
8.6
726
Not enough data
Email Client - Agentic AI
6.7
25
Not enough data
7.3
25
Not enough data
Conversational SupportHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.6
619
Not enough data
Conversational Platform
8.8
491
Not enough data
8.8
384
Not enough data
8.7
385
Not enough data
8.8
343
Not enough data
Support Automation
8.7
413
Not enough data
8.9
415
Not enough data
8.7
378
Not enough data
8.6
327
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.1
108
Not enough data
8.2
108
Not enough data
8.1
262
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
8.3
235
Not enough data
9.1
238
Not enough data
7.6
224
Not enough data
8.4
230
Not enough data
Integrations
8.0
220
Not enough data
8.5
230
Not enough data
7.4
208
Not enough data
Time Management
9.0
231
Not enough data
8.7
224
Not enough data
9.3
240
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
138
Not enough data
7.2
129
Not enough data
7.9
136
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Management
6.6
34
Not enough data
7.2
34
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
34
7.8
9
8.3
34
8.3
9
7.8
33
Feature Not Available
Communication
8.7
218
|
Verified
9.4
11
9.0
267
|
Verified
8.8
11
8.9
208
Feature Not Available
8.9
231
|
Verified
9.0
10
8.8
150
Feature Not Available
Internal Use
8.4
287
|
Verified
8.9
16
9.2
283
|
Verified
9.3
10
8.8
194
8.3
9
8.8
220
9.1
9
9.5
288
|
Verified
9.5
10
8.8
221
|
Verified
9.5
10
8.6
59
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
30
Not enough data
Self-Service Experience
8.3
55
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
Self-Service Platform
8.0
50
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
8.1
48
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Social Customer ServiceHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.8
275
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
26
Not enough data
7.8
25
Not enough data
Process
9.1
196
Not enough data
8.8
160
Not enough data
8.8
172
Not enough data
Channels
9.5
241
Not enough data
9.1
192
Not enough data
8.8
183
Not enough data
8.4
133
Not enough data
9.1
158
Not enough data
Insight
8.9
140
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
8.8
138
Not enough data
9.0
155
Not enough data
Digital Customer Service PlatformsHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
7.1
31
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
29
Not enough data
7.6
30
Not enough data
AI Customer Support AgentsHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Query Resolution - AI Customer Support 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
Customer Interaction Automation - AI Customer Support 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
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Autonomy
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 - 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
Front
Front
ThriveDesk
ThriveDesk
Front and ThriveDesk are categorized as Live Chat and Help Desk
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Front
Front
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
49.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.5%
ThriveDesk
ThriveDesk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
97.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
2.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Front
Front
Logistics and Supply Chain
10.0%
Computer Software
8.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.5%
Financial Services
4.7%
Other
64.3%
ThriveDesk
ThriveDesk
Computer Software
25.7%
Retail
11.4%
Marketing and Advertising
8.6%
Media Production
5.7%
Market Research
5.7%
Other
42.9%
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Discussions
Front
Front Discussions
What is Front used for?
2 Comments
Landon A.
LA
Workplace emailingRead more
How do I categorize my emails automatically?
1 Comment
Official Response from Front
If you're reading this, you're probably looking for a better way, a more automatic way, to get insights about your emails and what they are about. You can...Read more
What happens to conversations when someone leaves the company?
1 Comment
Official Response from Front
The worst part about someone leaving a company, is not knowing what conversations they're working on and feeling like there is a black hole within your team....Read more
ThriveDesk
ThriveDesk Discussions
What is ThriveDesk used for?
1 Comment
Kshitij G.
KG
Think of it as the ultimate hub for all your customer interactions. It combines live chat, email, and even knowledge base management into one sleek...Read more
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ThriveDesk has no more discussions with answers