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What Is HelpDesk?

HelpDesk is a simple yet powerful online ticketing software forming part of our product suite. You can use it to manage asynchronous and synchronous customer communication.

The HelpDesk system provides easy-to-use cooperation tools, intuitive automation, and powerful AI features, allowing you to streamline customer service and make it the best it can be. You can automate repetitive tasks, save agents' time, and increase your team's productivity.

Who Uses HelpDesk?

From bootstrapped startups to global enterprises, HelpDesk is suitable for all companies, regardless of their size or industry.

Where can HelpDesk be deployed?

Cloud-based
On-premise

About the vendor

  • Text
  • Located in Boston, US
  • Founded in 2002

HelpDesk support

  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat

Countries available

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra and 224 others

Languages

English

HelpDesk pricing

Starting Price:

US$29.00/month
  • Yes, has free trial
  • No free version

HelpDesk does not have a free version but does offer a free trial. HelpDesk paid version starts at US$29.00/month.

Pricing plans get a free trial

About the vendor

  • Text
  • Located in Boston, US
  • Founded in 2002

HelpDesk support

  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat

Countries available

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra and 224 others

Languages

English

HelpDesk videos and images

HelpDesk Software - Get messages from multiple sources on one dashboard
HelpDesk Software - Work with your team on each customer case
HelpDesk Software - Automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks
HelpDesk Software - Reshape your ticketing process with AI
HelpDesk Software - Create handy ticket views to work smoothly
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HelpDesk video
HelpDesk Software - Get messages from multiple sources on one dashboard
HelpDesk Software - Work with your team on each customer case
HelpDesk Software - Automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks
HelpDesk Software - Reshape your ticketing process with AI
HelpDesk Software - Create handy ticket views to work smoothly

Features of HelpDesk

  • Activity Dashboard
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • Assignment Management
  • Automated Routing
  • CRM Software
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Complaint Monitoring
  • Content Management System (CMS) Software
  • Customer Database
  • Customer History
  • Customer Segmentation
  • Customizable Forms
  • Customizable Templates
  • Dashboard Software
  • Email Management Software
  • Feedback Management
  • Inbox Management
  • Interaction Tracking
  • Issue Auditing
  • Issue Tracking Software
  • Knowledge Base Management
  • Macros/Templated Responses
  • Multi-Channel Communication
  • Personalization Software
  • Prioritization
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Self Service Portal
  • Sentiment Analysis
  • Survey/Poll Management
  • Surveys & Feedback
  • Task Management Software
  • Template Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Visual Analytics
  • Workflow Management Software

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Reviews of HelpDesk

Average score

Overall
4.6
Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Service
4.5
Features
4.3
Value for Money
4.3

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Anushka
Anushka
Social Media Marketer in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Efficient solution for customer support

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: When it comes to ticket management and building a better customer bond helpdesk was very easy and detailed to work with

Pros:

When it comes to ticket management and building a better customer bond, HelpDesk is one tool that will be on the top of my recommendation list. All the results are present in one place that makes it easy for me to take a look and enhance my performance. Everything is so detailed and simple.

Cons:

I don’t have such a problem with this application, my work is going on smoothly without any hassle as such.

Nick
Director of Support and Technology in US
Computer Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great experience with Helpdesk so far

5.0 5 months ago

Pros:

Love the interface and ease of use. The interface and workflow is intuitive and easy to work in.

Cons:

Looking forward to new features about segmenting users and customers who submit tickets.

Alternatives Considered: Zendesk Suite

Reasons for Choosing HelpDesk: Netsuite is a massive product that is not well suited to customer support. Helpdesk has blown it out of the water in the world of ticket management.

Switched From: NetSuite

Reasons for Switching to HelpDesk: Cost, features, ease of use. We needed something that was quick and easy to set up, and we also already used Livechat and Knowledgebase.

Text Response

4 months ago

Hello Nick! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with HelpDesk. We're thrilled to hear that you love the intuitive interface. We're excited about your interest in new features for segmenting users and customers, and we'll keep working to enhance your experience further. We're glad to have made a positive impact and look forward to continuing to support your team. Thank you for your trust in us!

Bernardo
analyst in Mexico
Executive Office, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Help desk easy and useful

5.0 last month New

Comments: Help desk is a nice tool, very convenient and easy to use.

Pros:

it's a nice tool, is easy to use and very intuitive

Cons:

at the beginning was a little confusing use the "merge" option

Text Response

4 weeks ago

Hello Bernardo! Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you find our HelpDesk easy and intuitive. We appreciate your note on the "merge" option—it helps us keep improving. Thanks for sharing your experience. Best regards, HelpDesk Team

Tristan
Chief Executive Officer in Malta
Financial Services Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Helpdesk needs more work to be optimum for us personallly

3.0 3 months ago

Pros:

AI summary is a great feature. Apart from that its a quite basic version of a helpdesk to be honest

Cons:

I mean the helpdesk need quite a bit of updates to be suitable for a multi-brand environment. We use tags to seperate departments because the groups are being used for different brands. So there is no other option to seperate departments. Development launches from helpdesk side seem quite slow as well. Cannot change design of contact forms as well to fit different website styles.

Alternatives Considered: Freshdesk and Intercom

Reasons for Choosing HelpDesk: We didnt have the best experience with Zendesk's Omnichannel, with chats and tickets going through the same inbox and it looks so dated in general.

Switched From: Zendesk Suite

Reasons for Switching to HelpDesk: If we had to switch it would be either Freshdesk and Intercom, but we're hopeful that your product will get up to speed eventually.

Text Response

2 months ago

Dear Tristan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re happy to read that you’re enjoying the AI summary feature—it's great to know it's helping your team. We truly appreciate your candid input on the areas where HelpDesk could improve, especially in the context of a multi-brand environment. Your suggestions about department separation and contact form design are invaluable, and we're always looking for ways to enhance our product to better serve you. While we understand that development may seem slow at times, I assure you that we’re constantly working on updates and enhancements to meet your needs. Your insight will help us prioritize features that matter the most to our users, and we're optimistic that the improvements we’re making will be worth the wait. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever have more feedback or need assistance. Thank you. HelpDesk Team

Adam
Founder in Spain
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Efficient Help Desk solution

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Even though in our business model we don't deal with as many clients as say a manufacturing company, it is still important to solve clients' inquiries on time.
Being a small company, without the integrations and the efficient management, that wouldn't be possible.

Pros:

The feature I like the most that influenced me to choose HelpDesk is the ability to integrate it with a plethora of different platforms and automate a lot of processes. At this stage of growing our company, we are focused on streamlining our workflow and optimizing the usage of the resources we have.

Cons:

I don't think there are many things they got wrong. We had some glitches and slowdowns on certain occasions. Also, I think a sound notification when a new message arrives could be helpful.

Text Response

4 months ago

Hello Adam! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback on HelpDesk. We're thrilled to hear that our platform’s integration capabilities and process automation have been instrumental in helping you streamline your workflow and optimize your resources. It's great to know that our platform has contributed to your ability to manage client inquiries efficiently, especially as a small company. Your insights are incredibly important to us. Thank you again for your support. All the best, HelpDesk Team

halee
customer service in US
Consumer Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

love help desk

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: I overall love helpdesk. It is very easy to use and i love it better than other things we have used for emails.

Pros:

i love that it is very easy to use and not complicated at all.

Cons:

it can be a little slow with loading emails sometimes.

Text Response

3 months ago

Dear Halee, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about HelpDesk. We’re thrilled to hear that you find our platform easy to use and that it has made managing your emails simpler. We understand the importance of efficiency, and your feedback helps us make these improvements. Your satisfaction is our top priority. If you have any more suggestions or need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help! Thanks again for being a valued customer. HelpDesk Team

Sam
Director in UK
Computer & Network Security, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Knowing where your data is kept is important when It comes to customer support

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Very good, support easy to work with and the plans are reasonably priced

Pros:

It's easy to use and not too hard to integrate with websites. The UX/UI is important.

Cons:

The custom support email section is hard to understand and still not sure if set up correctly, or if there are any additional steps to take

Text Response

3 months ago

Hello Sam! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on HelpDesk! We're thrilled to hear that you find our platform easy to use and appreciate the importance we place on UX/UI design. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the custom support email setup. We understand the importance of clarity in every service aspect, especially in such an important area. Please feel free to contact our support team if you need any assistance— we're here to help you every step of the way. Thank you again for choosing HelpDesk and for your valuable feedback. We're here to ensure you have the best possible experience. Best regards, HelpDesk Team

Berny
Head of Technical Team in UK
Computer Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Helpdesk - Dradni Group

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: We use helpdesk for tickets, verification codes and sales tracking. I am impressed with its features.

Pros:

I like the way it’s easy to use, the layout of it and the functionality both plans offer

Cons:

I dislike the introduction of the new plan rather suddenly, taking away features of the team plan.

Text Response

4 months ago

Hello, Berny! Thank you for sharing your feedback on HelpDesk. We're glad to hear that you find our platform easy to use and that its layout and functionality meet your needs. Your comments about the new plan introduction are noted, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your trust in us!

Heather
HR Business Partner in US
Nonprofit Organization Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Help Desk Review

4.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: It has been a great asset in keeping my requests in order.

Pros:

Keeping requests in order has been great for my time management..

Cons:

Nothing really. I think more personalization for users would be nice.

Text Response

2 weeks ago

Hello Heather! We appreciate you sharing your experience with HelpDesk. It’s great to hear that it’s been a valuable tool for keeping your requests organized and helping with time management. Your suggestion about adding more personalization is a fantastic idea. We're always looking for ways to make HelpDesk even more user-friendly and tailored to individual needs, so we’ll keep this in mind for future updates. Thanks again for your kind words and helpful input. If there’s ever anything else you’d like to share, we’re all ears. Best regards, HelpDesk Team

Sarah
Benefits and Payroll Administrator in US
Nonprofit Organization Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Helpdesk review

4.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: I have very little experience - so far have not had to use much as employee or agent.

Pros:

Fairly user friendly, straightforward to put in a request and respond as an agent.

Cons:

You cannot copy and paste screenshots or snips.

Text Response

2 weeks ago

Hello Sarah! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about HelpDesk. We're glad to hear you found it user-friendly and straightforward to use. We also appreciate your note about the copy-paste functionality for screenshots or snips. Feedback like this helps us identify areas where we can improve and provide a better experience for our users. If you have any further suggestions or questions as you continue using HelpDesk, feel free to reach out—we’d love to hear more about your experience. Thanks again for your review. Best regards, HelpDesk Team

Katarzyna
Technical Support Specialist in Poland
Computer Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

HelpDesk is a great.. helpdesk!

4.0 2 years ago

Pros:

HelpDesk is simply a great helpdesk app - it does what it is supposed to and does well. It's easy to set up, admin and configure to your needs. The great benefit is integrating with other apps from LiveChat to expand or minimize your customer experience down to your needs.

Cons:

Sometimes I had issues finding the right settings (I was expecting them to be in different places than I've found them), but that's a minor thing that didn't have much influence on the overall experience.

Text Response

4 months ago

Hello Katarzyna! Thank you for your feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you find our HelpDesk app effective and easy to use. It's great to know that our integration with other apps, like LiveChat, has enhanced your customer experience by allowing you to tailor it to your specific needs. We appreciate your comment about the difficulty in locating some settings. Your input is valuable as we continually work to make the interface even more intuitive. We’re always looking for ways to improve, and feedback like yours helps guide our development. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Financial Services Software, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

The best program of customer service

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: It is an efficient, helpful, useful and fast program.

Pros:

I used to work for a company that answered 200+ emails a day. This program saved our lives. Number one for working efficiently.

Cons:

There is no such thing, unfortunately. Everything is perfect.

Wayne
Wayne
President/CEO in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Retail, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source
Source: GetApp

The best HelpDesk for small business website owners

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Customer Support was hard to get a hold of through Shopify App and took over a week to get help and then was told I cannot use my HelpDesk on Shopify I would have to start over with a new account.

Pros:

Features, layout, tags, spam blocking, email signature in outgoing emails, domain verification for outgoing emails so it has our email address

Cons:

You can not integrate with Shopify unless you start a whole new account with a different domain and email then you have to start all over from scratch. Very disappointed as I have an integration with LiveChat but HelpDesk is separate for some reason in Shopify and they are the same company.

Adam
IT support in UK
Legal Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Helpdesk does it All!

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Helpdesk has been easy, from setup to use. It makes my life easier and everyone how creates tickets lives easier

Pros:

Helpdesk does exactly what it says on the tin, no fuss! it's simple and clean interface makes dealing with tickets a breeze

Cons:

I'd love to be able to merge multiple tickets after merging the first, sometimes we get more than one ticket with the same issue from the same person, being able to merge every ticket from them would be a massive help

Nicholas
Developer / Technical Support in US
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Easy to use!

4.0 4 years ago

Pros:

HelpDesk is very easy to set up and start using. I find it especially helpful for some of our non-technical co-workers, compared to other support software we've used which required some extensive instructions to help onboarding coworkers.

Cons:

Certain actions can only be done using the multiple select checkbox, for example closing a single ticket either requires you to go into the ticket and update the status, or use the multiple select checkbox to close a ticket. The spam filter is also quite annoying, while it does block a lot of spam emails, we've missed quite a few non-spam tickets, resulting in upset clients.

Javier
CTO in Mexico
Hospital & Health Care, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Easy to use customer service software

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Our main goal is not to have customer support but we know that's nearly impossible. We integrated the API with our SAAS and users can request customer support in a matter of 2 clicks.

Pros:

It is very easy to integrate with any kind of product. Users in our SAAS can now in a matter of 2 clicks give us feedback or request some customer support.

Cons:

None, I really love how easy was to set up with out SAAS

Alternatives Considered: Zendesk Suite

Reasons for Switching to HelpDesk: Pricing and integrations

Danielle
Non-Profit Manager in US
Libraries, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

So easy you can't pass it up!

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: It's been a pleasure to use and has made my job so much easier!

Pros:

There is really no learning curve for using this software. From the first day you are ready to go, helping your clients, and getting feedback for your services. They are very receptive to feedback and are constantly improving the software. Love it!

Cons:

I love it!! This software is so easy to use I don't have any complaints.

Alternatives Considered: Freshdesk

Reasons for Choosing HelpDesk: The price was great and the software was much more user friendly compared to what we were using.

Reasons for Switching to HelpDesk: Price and ease of use.

Rick
Tech Support in Romania
Financial Services Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Very good service

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Very good, but needs more services.

Pros:

We're happy so far but would like MORE FEATURES!

Cons:

The lack of features so far. We need to have more options on the contact form.

PAMELA
Candidate Services Rep in US
Individual & Family Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Review

5.0 4 years ago

Pros:

yes. The ease of using the product. The availability of the product.

Cons:

There is a learning curve to using this product, but once you have familiarize yourself with it, it is awesome.

Nandy
Administrative Assistant in Barbados
Financial Services Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

HelpDesk - Helps with Customer Satisfaction

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: We don't have time to answer customer complaints so HelpDesk helps us keep track. We are able to focus on what customers want and spend time fixing or adding value to our services.

Pros:

Help keep track of tickets (customer complaints) and who handles them. Helps organization to keep training current Helps organization to focus on their core competencies. It frees up time to focus on adding value to customer service.

Cons:

There is an obvious lack of control over training, nuances can be lost. Customers may find it too impersonal. It can reflect badly on the organization if representatives are not professional. Some cultural differences may occur and miscommunication can happen.

Gal
Gal
Marketing Manager in Israel
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

HelpDesk has helped us tremendously !

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: The experience has been very positive and we will continue to use HelpDesk as we have had many benefits from it.

Pros:

The best part about HelpDesk is how easy and smooth it is to use. The beautiful design offers stability and lets us easily handle tickets and build customer relationships. Service to our clients has improved so much since starting to use HelpDesk.

Cons:

I have no comments on flaws in HelpDesk. Everything has been smooth so far.

Michael
Founder in Israel
Program Development, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

A great deal in using HelpDesk

5.0 4 years ago

Pros:

We can manage all support tickets from one place. It gives us the opportunity to be more organized. Finally, we can share the responsibility for tickets and assign roles to the team members. We support ourselves in real-time with private notes in every complex customer case. This allows us to rely on each other and share our knowledge smoothly. Also, HelpDesk provides reports on ticket operations which we find helpful. Analyzing them gives us a new perspective on our work.

Cons:

The user interface (UI) could be slightly improved

STACEY
Housekeeper in US
Hospitality, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Help desk was pretty helpful

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: all in all i like helpdesk, a few things need work, but i would definitely recommend it.

Pros:

I liked the fact that no matter what the issue was all i had to do was turn it over to help desk and they either tell me how to fix the problem or take over and fix it from their end.

Cons:

I think the only problem i found was it isnt very user friendly. They need to work on communication with their customers.

Thao
marketer in Germany
Retail, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Easy for customer support

4.0 3 years ago

Pros:

It's easy to use, manage the database, and for users to check the information they need

Cons:

There are spam and bot with fake tickets, I have to delete them frequently

Shakti
Graphic Designer in US
Graphic Design Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Proof status and due date field

3.0 4 years ago

Pros:

the clean interface is very nice. thanks

Cons:

There is no entry field for a due date. Needs PROOF OUT status option. Both of these are deal breakers and we will be finding a different helpdesk option if these features are not added.