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Feshdesk vs HelpScout

Freshdesk and HelpScout both aim to transform your support workflow. Our straightforward comparison highlights the key features and practical differences to help you choose the best fit for your needs.
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Overview of Freshdesk vs Help Scout

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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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Help Scout offers a simple and effective customer support platform that focuses on personal interactions, shared inboxes, and team collaboration to build better customer relationships.

PROs

    User-friendly interface with seamless integration

    Strong automation features streamline tasks and improve efficiency​

    Social media integrations enhance customer interactions across platforms

CONs

    Initial setup and customization can be complex​

    Limited notification options for customer replies through email​

Feature comparison table

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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 Help Scout

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.

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.

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.

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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Adopting HappyFox led to substantial cost reductions, improved response times, and decreased staff workload. With top-notch customer service, we enthusiastically recommend HappyFox for its AI-driven support solutions that unify every team and workflow.

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Justin Gere

Manager, IT Operations

Flexible pricing for growing teams

Agent-based pricing

Unlimited Agents

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