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Freshdesk vs HelpShift vs HubSpot - The Better Support Solution?

Make an informed choice for your business. Our concise comparison highlights key differences in features and in user experience between Freshdesk, HelpShift and HubSpot

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Overview of Freshdesk vs HelpShift vs HubSpot

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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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HelpShift is a comprehensive customer support platform that enhances support experience with in-app messaging, AI-driven chatbots, and robust automation for mobile and web applications.

PROs

    Automates repetitive tasks and workflows, improving efficiency

    Offers detailed reports and insights to optimize support operations

    Seamless support directly within mobile apps

CONs

    The initial setup and integration can be complex

    Limited customization options

    Difficulties scaling to support very high volumes of tickets

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HubSpot's help desk platform streamlines customer service with integrated tools for ticketing, automation, and customer insights, enhancing support efficiency and customer satisfaction.

PROs

    Extensive customization options enhancing the effectiveness of support

    Robust automation capabilities streamline tasks and enhance efficiency

    User-friendly software that is easy to navigate

CONs

    Initial setup and customization can be complex​

    Limited notification options for customer replies through email​

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, HelpShift and HubSpot

Advanced features for diverse needs

Advanced features for diverse needs

We empower clients to suceed with unique features like multi-brand support centers, custom ticket statuses, asset and task management for cross-department use cases.

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.

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.

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.

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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