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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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SolarWinds Service Desk
SolarWinds Service Desk
Star Rating
(742)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (68.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that SolarWinds Service Desk excels in its Ticketing System with a score of 9.1, while Freshservice shines even brighter with a score of 9.5, indicating a more robust and user-friendly ticketing experience.
  • Reviewers mention that Freshservice offers superior Automation capabilities, scoring 8.8 compared to SolarWinds' 8.1, which allows for more efficient workflows and reduced manual intervention.
  • G2 users highlight that Freshservice's Incident Management features, particularly in Automate Ticket Routing, received a score of 9.1, outperforming SolarWinds' 8.6, suggesting a more effective system for managing and prioritizing incidents.
  • Users on G2 note that Freshservice's Knowledge Base integration with tickets scored 8.7, slightly higher than SolarWinds' 8.5, indicating a more seamless experience for users seeking self-service solutions.
  • Reviewers say that Freshservice's Self-Service Experience is enhanced by its higher scores in Searchable Articles (8.9) and Mobile Optimization (8.4), making it more accessible for users on the go compared to SolarWinds' lower scores.
  • Users report that SolarWinds Service Desk has a strong Quality of Support rating of 8.9, but Freshservice edges ahead with a score of 9.0, reflecting a more responsive and helpful support team according to user feedback.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Freshservice
STARTER
$19.00
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SolarWinds Service Desk
ESSENTIALS
$39.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
Freshservice
Free Trial is available
SolarWinds Service Desk
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,120
8.6
670
Ease of Use
9.2
1,119
9.0
670
Ease of Setup
8.8
904
8.6
545
Ease of Admin
9.0
922
8.9
562
Quality of Support
9.0
1,081
8.9
645
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
898
9.0
542
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
1,109
9.0
653
Features by Category
IT Service Management (ITSM) ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.8
395
8.6
132
Administration
8.6
287
|
Verified
8.7
102
|
Verified
8.3
314
|
Verified
8.6
106
|
Verified
8.3
340
|
Verified
8.4
116
|
Verified
Service Desk
9.4
369
|
Verified
9.3
123
|
Verified
9.1
344
|
Verified
9.2
122
|
Verified
8.8
336
|
Verified
8.7
116
|
Verified
Management
8.5
279
|
Verified
8.3
63
|
Verified
8.9
286
|
Verified
8.8
62
|
Verified
8.8
251
|
Verified
8.5
61
|
Verified
8.5
254
|
Verified
8.2
53
|
Verified
8.2
199
|
Verified
7.7
44
|
Verified
Functionality
9.5
300
|
Verified
9.1
67
|
Verified
8.8
238
|
Verified
8.4
51
|
Verified
8.8
235
|
Verified
8.8
58
|
Verified
8.8
269
|
Verified
8.1
61
|
Verified
8.6
341
8.1
93
Monitoring
8.4
241
|
Verified
8.5
65
|
Verified
8.6
276
|
Verified
8.5
74
|
Verified
8.8
293
|
Verified
8.7
80
|
Verified
Management Tools
9.1
315
|
Verified
8.9
85
|
Verified
8.9
304
8.7
86
|
Verified
8.5
269
|
Verified
8.5
73
|
Verified
Generative AI
8.2
110
7.0
15
8.1
110
7.3
15
Not enough data
8.3
66
Asset Inventory
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
8.4
56
Not enough data
8.2
44
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
8.1
54
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
8.7
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
49
Software Asset Management ToolsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk assessment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
8.3
458
Incident Management
9.1
708
8.6
410
8.9
711
8.6
407
9.0
764
8.8
440
8.6
700
8.4
394
8.6
665
8.5
379
Reporting
8.6
746
8.4
428
8.2
610
8.1
339
8.2
588
8.1
313
Access & Usability
8.4
674
7.2
342
8.9
697
8.5
384
8.5
523
8.3
323
8.7
535
8.5
260
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
SolarWinds Service Desk
SolarWinds Service Desk
Freshservice and SolarWinds Service Desk 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
SolarWinds Service Desk
SolarWinds Service Desk is categorized as IT Asset Management and Software Asset Management Tools
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%
SolarWinds Service Desk
SolarWinds Service Desk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
7.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
68.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.2%
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%
SolarWinds Service Desk
SolarWinds Service Desk
Information Technology and Services
12.4%
Hospital & Health Care
7.4%
Higher Education
5.1%
Education Management
4.9%
Financial Services
4.4%
Other
65.8%
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...

SolarWinds Service Desk
SolarWinds Service Desk
Most Helpful Favorable Review
TH
Terrance H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Samanage takes IT asset management and tracking to the next level, and is worth every critical dollar our non-profit agency spends on it. As a one-person IT shop, I have found Samanageto be an exceptional solution for tracking assets, managing work orders,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
DW
Darrell W.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

You cannot edit a tickets information once it has been created. With complex approval processes, the workflow can be difficult to manage when changes are needed. Needed features and updates are always "Coming Soon". You cannot clone a ticket if it has an...

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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
SolarWinds Service Desk
SolarWinds Service Desk Discussions
Windows Installer
1 comment
JB
This one is easy. When Samanage became Solarwinds we quit using the product and went elsewhere. Samanage had an EXE and an ISO. I'm none to interested in...Read more
How do I upload a solution article using tablets or phones?
1 comment
DL
Unfortunately, we can’t create Solutions from the mobile app. Read more
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