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HelpShift vs HubSpot vs Zendesk - Comprehensive Software Comparison

In search of a robust help desk system? Take advantage of our focussed comparison to guide your decision making.

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Overview of HelpShift vs HubSpot vs Zendesk

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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​

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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

Feature
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Omnichannel Ticketing

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Multi Brand Support Center

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SLA Management

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Agent collision detection

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Real time Reporting

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Event & Time Based automations

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Private/internal notes for collaboration

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AI Copilot

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AI Knowledge Base creation

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Multilingual knowledge base

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Scheduled Tickets

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Task Management

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Asset Management

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Custom statuses for tickets

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Kanban view of tickets

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Agent scripts and training

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Canned responses

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Automated Ticket Routing

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AI triage and troubleshooting

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AI answers

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6 reasons why growing teams are moving to HappyFox over HelpShift, HubSpot & 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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“If you need a ticketing system for cutomer support and collaborative email, HappyFox is the best there is!”

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Flexible pricing for growing teams

Agent-based pricing

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