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Freshdesk vs Zendesk - Which One Is Right for You?

Choosing between Freshdesk and Zendesk 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.
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Overview of Freshdesk vs Zendesk

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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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Zendesk Support is a well-known and widely used ticketing system that aggregates tickets from multiple support channels

PROs

    Scalable and customizable platform for growing businesses

    Powerful automation capabilities to streamline workflows

CONs

    Customer service is frequently described as non-existent and slow

    Pricing can be complex for larger teams with additional features

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 and Zendesk

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.

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.

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.

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“We enhanced efficiency across IT, HR, Finance, Quality & Manufacturing teams. We appreciate HappyFox's collaborative team and the platform's adaptability. This flexibility has been essential in tailoring the solution to our evolving support requirements”

Minnetronix Medical

Tiffany Erdall

Systems Administrator

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Flexible pricing for growing teams

Agent-based pricing

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