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Freshdesk vs GrooveHQ vs Kayako

Choosing the right ticketing software shouldn't be a headache. Our comparison of Freshdesk, GrooveHQ, and Kayako highlights critical differences in user experience, integration capabilities, and scalability to guide your decision.

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Overview of Freshdesk vs GrooveHQ vs Kayako

Freshdesk Large

Freshdesk is a comprehensive customer support platform offering automation, self-service, and multi-channel support for businesses of all sizes.

PROs

    User-friendly interface with easy onboarding and use

    Extensive integration options

    Scalability for businesses of all sizes

    Strong mobile app for agent flexibility

CONs

    Customization options may be limited compared to some competitors

    Reporting features may not be as advanced for complex needs

    Can be slow, with ticket loading times and latency occasionally impacting efficiency

    Contact management and search functionality considered sub-par

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GrooveHQ is a user-friendly help desk software designed for small businesses to streamline customer support through email, live chat, and social media integration.

PROs

    Intuitive interface suitable for non-technical users

    Allows branding and customization to fit business needs

    Connects with popular tools like Slack, Stripe, and Trello

CONs

    Reporting capabilities are not very detailed

    Does not offer built-in phone support

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Kayako is a user-friendly help desk software offering personalized customer service through live chat, email, and social media, ideal for businesses enhancing their support experience.

PROs

    Easy-to-use interface

    Seamless multichannel support

    Customizable workflows

CONs

    Limited integrations compared to competitors

    Higher cost for advanced features

    Occasional performance issues

    Steep learning curve for advanced customization"

Feature comparison table

Feature
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Omnichannel Ticketing

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Multi Brand Support Center

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Multilingual knowledge base

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SLA Management

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Event & Time Based automations

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Scheduled Tickets

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Custom statuses for tickets

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Automated Ticket Routing

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Agent scripts and training

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Private/internal notes for collaboration

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Real time Reporting

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AI Copilot

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AI Knowledge Base creation

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AI triage and troubleshooting

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Kanban view of tickets

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Task Management

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Asset Management

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Agent collision detection

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Canned responses

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AI answers

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6 reasons why growing teams are moving to HappyFox over Freshdesk vs GrooveHQ vs Kayako

Flexible plans for growing teams

Flexible plans for growing teams

Affordable agent-based pricing starts at $9/month. Larger teams can unlock more savings with our unlimited agent plans.

Help desk for all teams

Help desk for all teams

HappyFox caters to every team's needs. CS, IT, HR, Facilities – all benefit from our flexible ticketing system with customizable features to tackle their unique challenges.

Effortless setup and configuration

Effortless setup and configuration

Go live in under an hour for straightforward use cases. For more complex scenarios, we will have you up and running within 1-2 weeks.

Functionalities without the complexity

Functionalities without the complexity

It doesn't have to be necessarily complex. Clients love HappyFox for its intuitive UI. Get all the help desk functionalities without the complexity and hidden costs.

Exceptional customer service

Exceptional customer service

All teams, including the CEO, are involved in customer support processes. This ensures escalations are addressed faster and issues resolved quicker.

Beyond one-size-fits-all

Beyond one-size-fits-all

HappyFox effortlessly adapts to your evolving needs, providing flexibility and customization across ticketing, support center, workflows, automations and reporting.

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“HappyFox transformed our support capabilities beyond expectations. In just 5 years, we skyrocketed from handling mere hundreds of requests to managing over 105,000 tickets. It's not just a tool; it's our gateway to unparalleled efficiency and customer satisfaction.”

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