Help Desk Software

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11 published tool profiles in this category

How we evaluate tools in this category

We evaluate tools against consistent category-specific criteria such as capability, usability, integrations, pricing transparency and value. Hands-on testing is only claimed when testing evidence is recorded.

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Five software options to explore

A starting shortlist for this category. Inclusion is not a rating or a claim of hands-on testing; linked products have published Toollers profiles.

  1. Zendesk
  2. Freshdesk
  3. Help Scout
  4. Zoho Desk
  5. Jira Service Management

Compare tools in this category

ToolPricingEditorial scoreRated variablesFree planTested
AteraMSP Pro: $129/technician/mo billed annually; $139 monthly (unlimited managed endpoints; IT plans priced separately)
4.2
Features and capabilities 4.5Usability and implementation 4.2Pricing and value transparency 4.2Integrations, security and trust 4.0
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CrispFree: $0 for 2 seats; Mini: $45 per workspace/month; Essentials: $95; Plus: $295
4.3
Features and capabilities 4.5Usability and implementation 4.3Pricing and value transparency 4.1Integrations, security and trust 4.4
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Freshdesk$19/agent/mo billed annually
4.6
Features and capabilities 4.6Usability and implementation 4.6Pricing and value transparency 4.5Integrations, security and trust 4.7
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GorgiasStarter $10/month for 50 helpdesk tickets, up to 3 agents; AI Agent, Voice and SMS usage charged separately when enabled
4.4
Features and capabilities 4.7Usability and implementation 4.5Pricing and value transparency 3.7Integrations, security and trust 4.5
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Help Scout$25/user/mo billed annually
4.6
Features and capabilities 4.6Usability and implementation 4.8Pricing and value transparency 4.5Integrations, security and trust 4.5
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IntercomEssential $39/seat/month month-to-month or $29/seat/month billed annually; temporary new-customer annual promotion advertises $19/seat/month; Fin outcomes additional
4.4
Features and capabilities 4.8Usability and implementation 4.4Pricing and value transparency 3.8Integrations, security and trust 4.7
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Jira Service Management$20/agent/mo
4.7
Features and capabilities 5.0Usability and implementation 4.3Pricing and value transparency 4.6Integrations, security and trust 4.9
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SmartsuppFree: 25 conversations/month; paid Solo from $17/month equivalent billed annually ($204/year); Mira AI separately from $16/month equivalent billed annually
4.3
Features and capabilities 4.3Usability and implementation 4.5Pricing and value transparency 4.1Integrations, security and trust 4.1
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SyncroCore $129/technician/mo with annual commitment; $159/technician/mo billed monthly; unlimited endpoints
4.2
Features and capabilities 4.5Usability and implementation 4.0Pricing and value transparency 4.3Integrations, security and trust 4.0
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Zendesk$19/agent/mo billed annually
4.5
Features and capabilities 4.9Usability and implementation 4.4Pricing and value transparency 3.8Integrations, security and trust 5.0
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Zoho Desk$7/user/mo billed annually
4.7
Features and capabilities 4.7Usability and implementation 4.5Pricing and value transparency 5.0Integrations, security and trust 4.6
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Atera logo

Atera

RMM Software

RMM, ticketing and IT automation billed by technician with unlimited endpoints

4.2
Research-based
Features and capabilities4.5
Usability and implementation4.2
Pricing and value transparency4.2
Integrations, security and trust4.0
From $129/technician/moBilled annually Tested
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Crisp

Live Chat Software

Workspace-priced live chat and omnichannel support inbox with knowledge base, workflows and credit-based AI assistance.

4.3
Research-based
Features and capabilities4.5
Usability and implementation4.3
Pricing and value transparency4.1
Integrations, security and trust4.4
Free plan Tested
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Freshdesk

Help Desk Software

AI-powered help desk for ticketing, shared inboxes, self-service, automation, routing, analytics and customer support integrations.

4.6
Research-based
Features and capabilities4.6
Usability and implementation4.6
Pricing and value transparency4.5
Integrations, security and trust4.7
Free plan Tested
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Gorgias

Help Desk Software

Ecommerce helpdesk with Shopify order actions, shared customer conversations and usage-billed AI automation.

4.4
Research-based
Features and capabilities4.7
Usability and implementation4.5
Pricing and value transparency3.7
Integrations, security and trust4.5
From $10/mo Tested
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Help Scout

Help Desk Software

Human-centered customer support software with shared inboxes, live chat, knowledge bases, automation, reporting and AI for growing support teams.

4.6
Research-based
Features and capabilities4.6
Usability and implementation4.8
Pricing and value transparency4.5
Integrations, security and trust4.5
Free plan Tested
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Intercom

Customer Support Software

AI-first support inbox, live chat, knowledge center and Fin automation priced by seats plus completed AI outcomes.

4.4
Research-based
Features and capabilities4.8
Usability and implementation4.4
Pricing and value transparency3.8
Integrations, security and trust4.7
From $39/seat/mo Tested
Jira Service Management logo

Jira Service Management

Help Desk Software

AI-powered IT service management for requests, incidents, assets, changes, knowledge and operations, deeply integrated with the Atlassian platform.

4.7
Research-based
Features and capabilities5.0
Usability and implementation4.3
Pricing and value transparency4.6
Integrations, security and trust4.9
Free plan Tested
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Smartsupp

Live Chat Software

Live chat and multichannel ecommerce conversations with team plans, automation flows and optional Mira AI Agent.

4.3
Research-based
Features and capabilities4.3
Usability and implementation4.5
Pricing and value transparency4.1
Integrations, security and trust4.1
Free plan Tested
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Syncro

RMM Software

Integrated RMM and PSA for MSPs with unlimited endpoints per technician

4.2
Research-based
Features and capabilities4.5
Usability and implementation4.0
Pricing and value transparency4.3
Integrations, security and trust4.0
From $129/technician/moBilled annually Tested
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Zendesk

Help Desk Software

AI-powered customer service platform for ticketing, messaging, live chat, voice, knowledge, automation, analytics and omnichannel support at scale.

4.5
Research-based
Features and capabilities4.9
Usability and implementation4.4
Pricing and value transparency3.8
Integrations, security and trust5.0
From $19/agent/moBilled annually Tested
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Zoho Desk

Help Desk Software

Value-focused omnichannel help desk with ticketing, automation, self-service, analytics, Zia AI and deep integration with the broader Zoho ecosystem.

4.7
Research-based
Features and capabilities4.7
Usability and implementation4.5
Pricing and value transparency5.0
Integrations, security and trust4.6
Free plan Tested

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