Choosing between Freshdesk, HelpShift and Kayako doesn't have to be a tedious task. Our comparison breaks down pros, cons and features, to help you make an informed decision for your business.
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
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
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"
Omnichannel Ticketing
Multi Brand Support Center
Multilingual knowledge base
SLA Management
Event & Time Based automations
Scheduled Tickets
Custom statuses for tickets
Automated Ticket Routing
Agent scripts and training
Private/internal notes for collaboration
Real time Reporting
AI Copilot
AI Knowledge Base creation
AI triage and troubleshooting
Kanban view of tickets
Task Management
Asset Management
Agent collision detection
Canned responses
AI answers
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
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
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
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
Affordable agent-based pricing starts at $9/month. Larger teams can unlock more savings with our unlimited agent plans.
Beyond one-size-fits-all
HappyFox effortlessly adapts to your evolving needs, providing flexibility and customization across ticketing, support center, workflows, automations and reporting.
Joshua Gravely
Information Technology Manager
Trusted by Industry-Leading Companies
Agent-based pricing
Unlimited Agents
What customers love about HappyFox ticketing system
HappyFox added a level of clarity and convenience to an otherwise overwhelming support load.
Joe Runciman
Online course developer
We reduced incoming emails by 20%. If a business is facing similar problems to ours in in terms of tracking a high number of incoming emails from the same customers or suppliers, in my opinion HappyFox really is the best solution to resolve this.
Pankaj Kumar
Manager, Accounts Payable
If you need a ticketing system for cutomer support and collaborative email, HappyFox is the best there is!
Michael Ihns
President
Experience the future of business with HappyFox. Explore our comprehensive suite of solutions crafted to elevate employee and customer experiences.
Businesses love HappyFox Help Desk for its ease of use, intuitive UI, personalized support and unparalleled customization options.
