Compare ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus and Zendesk for Customer Service 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (59.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starts at $1195 (For 10 technicians annually)
$19.00 1 user per month billed annually
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Star Rating
(247)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (59.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starts at $1195 (For 10 technicians annually)
Browse all 3 pricing plansZendesk for Customer Service
Star Rating
(6,799)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$19.00 1 user per month billed annually
Free Trial is available
Browse all 7 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Zendesk for Customer Service excels in user experience, with many praising its minimalist design and intuitive interface. Users appreciate how it streamlines customer queries, making it easier to manage tickets and respond efficiently.
- Users say that ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus offers a robust ticketing system for IT tasks, allowing for effective tracking and resolution of issues. However, some mention that it requires custom coding for advanced functionalities, which can be a barrier for less technical users.
- According to verified reviews, Zendesk for Customer Service has a significantly higher G2 Score, indicating greater overall satisfaction among users. Reviewers highlight its centralized platform for managing marketplace queries, which enhances productivity and customer service quality.
- Reviewers mention that while ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has a strong feature set, it may not be as user-friendly as Zendesk. Users have noted that the learning curve can be steep, especially for those unfamiliar with IT service management tools.
- G2 reviewers highlight Zendesk's advanced features like generative AI, which helps in crafting multi-level responses, making it a favorite for teams looking to improve their customer interaction efficiency. This feature is particularly appreciated for its ability to enhance response times.
- Users report that both platforms perform well in terms of ticket response and collaboration, but Zendesk edges out slightly with its higher ratings in overall usability. Reviewers enjoy the ease of ticket creation and the collaborative tools available, which contribute to a smoother workflow.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ManageEngine 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
Zendesk for Customer Service
Support Only (Team)
$19.00
1 user per month billed annually
Integrated customer support
- Email & social media
- Web widget & mobile SDK
- Pre-defined business rules
Free Trial
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Free Trial is available
Zendesk for Customer Service
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
220
8.6
5,178
Ease of Use
8.5
220
8.6
5,286
Ease of Setup
8.1
162
8.0
3,247
Ease of Admin
8.4
159
8.2
3,113
Quality of Support
8.1
204
8.4
4,914
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
151
8.4
3,036
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
212
8.0
4,833
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
8.5
32
8.8
2581
|
Verified
8.7
33
8.7
2608
|
Verified
8.7
33
8.5
2536
|
Verified
8.9
32
8.4
2370
|
Verified
8.4
33
8.2
1932
|
Verified
8.5
33
8.4
2408
|
Verified
8.6
32
8.6
2409
|
Verified
8.1
31
8.3
1864
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.8
13
7.6
387
6.9
13
7.6
386
Agentic AI - Help Desk
Not enough data
7.8
246
Not enough data
7.9
244
Not enough data
8.0
246
Communication Channels
8.4
32
8.5
2067
|
Verified
9.1
33
8.8
2330
|
Verified
7.9
27
8.4
1745
|
Verified
7.1
24
8.0
1435
|
Verified
6.5
24
8.0
1323
|
Verified
Platform
7.5
28
7.7
1390
|
Verified
7.9
32
8.0
1781
|
Verified
8.5
34
8.3
1956
|
Verified
7.8
31
8.2
1766
|
Verified
8.2
34
7.9
2367
|
Verified
8.3
33
8.0
2418
|
Verified
Administration
8.8
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
Service Desk
9.2
42
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
Management
8.6
38
|
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
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
Usability
Not enough data
8.3
665
Not enough data
8.3
661
Not enough data
8.4
634
Reporting
Not enough data
8.3
587
Not enough data
7.9
562
Not enough data
8.2
643
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
177
Not enough data
7.2
176
Monitoring
8.9
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
Management Tools
9.2
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
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
Responses
Not enough data
8.2
62
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
8.2
68
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
7.4
25
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
7.5
25
Not enough data
7.5
25
Not enough data
7.8
25
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
67
Not enough data
8.2
65
Not enough data
8.4
62
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
7.4
25
Not enough data
7.4
26
Not enough data
7.5
26
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
31
Not enough data
8.1
30
Responses
Not enough data
8.1
466
Not enough data
8.1
464
Not enough data
8.3
447
Not enough data
8.1
446
Not enough data
8.1
355
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
470
Not enough data
8.3
469
Not enough data
8.3
463
Not enough data
8.2
465
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
454
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
112
Not enough data
8.2
111
Conversational Platform
Not enough data
8.1
860
Not enough data
8.3
716
Not enough data
8.2
683
Not enough data
8.2
748
Support Automation
Not enough data
8.1
713
Not enough data
8.3
757
Not enough data
8.4
714
Not enough data
8.1
788
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
204
Not enough data
7.8
203
Messaging Channels
Not enough data
7.6
78
Not enough data
9.1
171
Not enough data
8.3
94
Not enough data
8.5
102
Administration
Not enough data
8.2
108
Not enough data
8.9
156
Not enough data
8.3
111
Not enough data
8.4
144
Customer Support
Not enough data
8.1
83
Not enough data
7.6
77
Not enough data
8.1
85
Automation
Not enough data
8.1
85
Not enough data
8.2
83
Not enough data
8.1
83
Artificial Intelligence
Not enough data
7.8
82
Not enough data
7.7
81
Not enough data
7.7
84
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
206
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Communication
Not enough data
8.6
948
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
963
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
719
Not enough data
8.5
735
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
520
Internal Use
7.9
32
8.0
1781
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
847
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
649
Not enough data
8.5
897
Not enough data
8.6
826
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
846
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Self-Service Experience
Not enough data
8.5
1510
Not enough data
8.5
1441
Not enough data
8.0
1024
Not enough data
7.7
647
Not enough data
8.0
779
Self-Service Platform
Not enough data
8.2
829
Not enough data
8.2
845
Not enough data
7.7
664
Not enough data
8.2
811
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
8.2
65
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
8.2
63
Not enough data
8.1
63
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
78
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
79
Process
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
564
Not enough data
9.1(won by default)
744
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
693
Channels
Not enough data
9.0(won by default)
743
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
587
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
566
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
487
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
422
Insight
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
540
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
648
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
563
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
667
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
67
Not enough data
7.7
66
Conversational AI - Conversational Commerce Platforms
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 integration - Conversational Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics and Reporting - Conversational Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Incident Management
8.7
95
Not enough data
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.8
99
Not enough data
7.9
91
Not enough data
8.1
89
Not enough data
Reporting
8.3
95
Not enough data
8.5
86
Not enough data
8.0
74
Not enough data
Access & Usability
7.2
75
Not enough data
8.1
81
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
7.9
69
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Service Desk
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 Query Resolution - AI Customer Support Agents
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
8.1
71
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
8.3
70
Not enough data
8.3
69
Customer Interaction Automation - AI Customer Support Agents
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
8.4
71
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.5
70
Automation
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.6
71
Not enough data
7.9
69
Autonomy
Not enough data
8.1
69
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
8.4
70
Not enough data
8.3
71
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
Platform
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.7
10
Workforce Management Platform Features
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus and Zendesk for Customer Service are categorized as Help Desk
Unique Categories
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is categorized as IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools, Service Desk, and Incident Management
Zendesk for Customer Service is categorized as AI Customer Support Agents, AI Agents For Business Operations, Customer Service Automation, Conversational Support, Workforce Management, Live Chat, Chatbots, Complaint Management, Customer Self-Service, Conversational Commerce Platforms, Digital Customer Service Platforms, Social Customer Service, Proactive Notification, and Shared Inbox
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zendesk for Customer Service
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
18.8%
Financial Services
5.0%
Hospital & Health Care
4.6%
Oil & Energy
4.2%
Computer & Network Security
2.9%
Other
64.4%
Computer Software
14.2%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Financial Services
5.8%
Retail
5.0%
Consumer Services
4.4%
Other
57.9%
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