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At a Glance
Freshservice
Freshservice
Star Rating
(1,253)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$19.00
Free Trial is available
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ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Star Rating
(231)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starts at $1195 (For 10 technicians annually)
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Freshservice excels in its Ease of Use with a score of 9.2, making it more intuitive for new users compared to ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, which has a score of 8.5. Reviewers mention that the user interface is clean and straightforward, facilitating quicker onboarding.
  • Reviewers mention that Freshservice's Ticket Creation User Experience is rated at 8.2, while ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus does not have a specific score for this feature. Users on G2 appreciate the streamlined process in Freshservice, which allows for faster ticket submissions.
  • G2 users highlight Freshservice's superior Response Automation with a score of 8.7, compared to ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, which lacks a specific score. Reviewers say that the automation features in Freshservice significantly reduce response times and improve efficiency.
  • Users say that Freshservice's Knowledge Base/Ticket Integration is rated at 8.7, while ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus scores 8.1. Reviewers mention that the seamless integration helps in resolving tickets faster by providing relevant articles directly within the ticketing system.
  • Reviewers mention that Freshservice's Self-Service Experience is rated at 8.9, compared to ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus's score of 8.1. Users report that the self-service portal in Freshservice is more user-friendly, allowing customers to find solutions without needing to contact support.
  • Users on G2 report that Freshservice's Mobile Optimization is rated at 7.6, while ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus scores lower at 7.0. Reviewers say that Freshservice's mobile app provides a better experience for managing tickets on the go, which is crucial for IT teams working remotely.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Freshservice
STARTER
$19.00
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ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Standard Edition help desk module
Starts at $1195
(For 10 technicians annually)
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Free Trial
Freshservice
Free Trial is available
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,120
8.6
207
Ease of Use
9.2
1,119
8.5
207
Ease of Setup
8.8
904
8.1
148
Ease of Admin
9.0
922
8.4
149
Quality of Support
9.0
1,081
8.2
192
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
898
8.3
142
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
1,109
8.2
199
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.0
28
Ticket and Case Management
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.2
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
7.9
25
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Communication Channels
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
7.8
21
Not enough data
7.1
18
Not enough data
6.9
18
Platform
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
7.7
24
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
7.6
24
Not enough data
8.0
26
Not enough data
8.3
25
IT Service Management (ITSM) ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.8
395
8.6
39
Administration
8.6
287
|
Verified
8.8
32
|
Verified
8.3
314
|
Verified
8.7
32
|
Verified
8.3
340
|
Verified
8.8
33
|
Verified
Service Desk
9.4
369
|
Verified
9.1
35
|
Verified
9.1
344
|
Verified
8.8
35
|
Verified
8.8
336
|
Verified
8.7
34
|
Verified
Management
8.5
279
|
Verified
8.4
31
|
Verified
8.9
286
|
Verified
8.4
29
|
Verified
8.8
251
|
Verified
8.5
29
|
Verified
8.5
254
|
Verified
8.6
30
|
Verified
8.2
199
|
Verified
7.9
28
|
Verified
Functionality
9.5
300
|
Verified
9.0
32
|
Verified
8.8
238
|
Verified
8.3
32
|
Verified
8.8
235
|
Verified
8.6
30
|
Verified
8.8
269
|
Verified
8.4
32
|
Verified
Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
9.6
13
Administration
Not enough data
9.7
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.8
10
|
Verified
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.1
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.8
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
10.0
8
|
Verified
Organization
Not enough data
9.6
9
|
Verified
Service Management
Not enough data
9.3
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
10.0
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.7
10
|
Verified
8.6
341
9.0
27
Monitoring
8.4
241
|
Verified
8.9
23
|
Verified
8.6
276
|
Verified
9.2
24
|
Verified
8.8
293
|
Verified
9.1
25
|
Verified
Management Tools
9.1
315
|
Verified
9.2
26
|
Verified
8.9
304
8.7
24
|
Verified
8.5
269
|
Verified
8.9
23
|
Verified
Generative AI
8.2
110
Feature Not Available
8.1
110
Feature Not Available
8.1
132
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
58
Not enough data
Self-Service Experience
8.5
119
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
7.2
95
Not enough data
7.6
97
Not enough data
8.2
116
Not enough data
Self-Service Platform
8.5
117
Not enough data
8.7
121
Not enough data
7.3
90
Not enough data
8.0
112
Not enough data
8.0
54
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
54
Not enough data
8.6
812
8.2
99
Incident Management
9.1
708
8.6
87
8.9
711
8.6
88
9.0
764
8.8
92
8.6
700
8.0
84
8.6
665
8.1
82
Reporting
8.6
746
8.3
88
8.2
610
8.5
79
8.2
588
8.1
67
Access & Usability
8.4
674
7.1
68
8.9
697
8.1
74
8.5
523
8.5
84
8.7
535
7.9
61
Enterprise IT ManagementHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.2
350
Not enough data
Analysis
7.5
160
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
216
Not enough data
8.2
199
Not enough data
8.7
242
Not enough data
8.4
270
Not enough data
8.7
302
Not enough data
Security
7.7
165
Not enough data
7.0
94
Not enough data
7.5
153
Not enough data
8.9
270
Not enough data
8.8
273
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Freshservice
Freshservice
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Freshservice and ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus are categorized as IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools, Incident Management, and Service Desk
Unique Categories
Freshservice
Freshservice is categorized as IT Alerting, Enterprise IT Management, and Customer Self-Service
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is categorized as Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) and Help Desk
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Freshservice
Freshservice
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
62.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.1%
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
9.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
60.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Freshservice
Freshservice
Information Technology and Services
19.8%
Computer Software
5.2%
Construction
4.6%
Financial Services
3.6%
Education Management
3.6%
Other
63.3%
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Hospital & Health Care
4.9%
Financial Services
4.9%
Oil & Energy
4.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.1%
Other
64.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Freshservice
Freshservice
Most Helpful Favorable Review
RS
Rajaraman S.
Verified User in Computer Software

Chargebee chose Freshservice as its ITSM solution to help organize its processes and streamline its change, release, and incident management. Freshservice’s simple and efficient user interface, AWS integration, elegant UI to track incident management and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
MS
Michael S.
Verified User in Furniture

Their internal Helpdesk customer service is abysmal for a company specializing in Helpdesk software. You send them an issue with screen shots and all the details. Their responses have nothing to do with the issue at hand, and you will need to reiterate the...

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AP
Ankit P.
Verified User in Banking

ServiceDesk Plus is one of the best ITSM Tool that i have used. The implementation / installation is very easy for the IT Companys, If you are not able to do it they also provide a proper customer support who helps you throughout the implementation & also...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Financial Services
GF
Verified User in Financial Services

The product can quickly become non-configurable beyond basic requirements and use-case scenarios which the developer imagined, with new features often missing the mark of user stories, or sometimes even sensible usability tests. The support team are...

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Discussions
Freshservice
Freshservice Discussions
How has your experience been with Freshservice support?
12 comments
DM
I have interacted with them a number of times. Often they respond within the hour. They are always helpful and available to get onto zoom sessions to explain...Read more
Whats the best way to populate our inventory?
3 comments
PB
Deploying the Freshservice Discovery Agent via GPO did the trick for...Read more
I still have trouble making Probe work properly.
2 comments
Official Response from Freshservice
"If the issue persists, write to support@freshservice.com"Read more
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
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