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HelpDesk is an online ticketing system designed to simplify your teams work. Provide outstanding customer support. Effortlessly.

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Pros:

Simple yet very powerful helpdesk tool which helps to manage all the customers' requests in one place. It's very easy to integrate it with Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Outlook and Office 365.

Cons:

The lack of features so far. We need to have more options on the contact form.

HelpDesk ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Service
4.6
Features
4.3
Value for Money
4.4

Likelihood to recommend

8.5/ 10

HelpDesk has an overall rating of 4.6 out 5 stars based on 106 user reviews on Capterra.

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Anushka
Anushka
Social Media Marketer in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Efficient solution for customer support

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: When it comes to ticket management and building a better customer bond helpdesk was very easy and detailed to work with

Pros:

When it comes to ticket management and building a better customer bond, HelpDesk is one tool that will be on the top of my recommendation list. All the results are present in one place that makes it easy for me to take a look and enhance my performance. Everything is so detailed and simple.

Cons:

I don’t have such a problem with this application, my work is going on smoothly without any hassle as such.

Tim
Director in US
Marketing & Advertising, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

A good ticketing system that's worth checking out

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: We chose to move forward with HelpDesk because we were already using LiveChat and ChatBot. While I don't know if it would have been my first choice of a support ticket management system, it has honestly surprised me as I've become more familiar with it. The customer service, just like we've experienced with all of their other products, is top-notch. I can't count the number of other vendors who stick random people behind their chat and phone support who know nothing about the product and are a stone's throw away from being absolutely useless. That couldn't be further from what you get with HelpDesk or any other Text Inc. product. When initially going through the setup process, I needed to be in contact with them quite a bit. Every single person I have interacted with at the company has been knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and personable. They have gone out of their way to make sure my questions or issues are resolved to my satisfaction before ending the conversation. There's none of that "rushing you through a conversation as quickly as possible" to keep up with some arbitrary metric someone came up with. They stay with you until they figure things out, or they open a ticket to escalate the issue to someone who can assist you further. Obviously, it's made an impact on me, and I will share this with anyone who will listen.

Pros:

I love that HelpDesk integrates with the other products we're using from Text Inc., like LiveChat and ChatBot. It allows our team to easily and automatically keep track of questions, feedback, requests, and other items we don't want to slip through the cracks. The customer service is absolutely second to none. They also have a free trial, which was very helpful in letting us get our teams into the platform to figure out if the software was something we could make work for what we wanted to accomplish.

Cons:

The platform is geared towards providing support for a singular company. We provide support for a large number of clients, and while HelpDesk is sufficient to do what we need it to, I wish there were more thought put into supporting multiple companies from one dashboard.

Alternatives Considered: HappyFox Help Desk, Freshdesk, Zoho Desk and Zendesk Suite

Reasons for Switching to HelpDesk: The integrations it had with other products and platforms we were already using.

Text Response

5 months ago

Hello Tim! Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed review of HelpDesk. We're thrilled to hear that the integration with other Text Inc. products, like LiveChat and ChatBot, has made it easier for your team to track and manage inquiries. It’s great to know that our customer service has stood out to you as well—this is exactly the experience we strive to deliver to all of our users. We appreciate your honest feedback about supporting multiple companies from one dashboard. We’re always listening to our users and constantly working to improve the platform. Your input is invaluable, and we’ll definitely keep it in mind as we plan future updates. Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing HelpDesk as part of your toolkit. If you ever have any additional feedback or questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help! Best regards, HelpDesk Team

Bella
Support Specialist in Philippines
Entertainment, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Pros and exp

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: Great experience and easy app to use for communication

Pros:

Easy to use and can be understand in one sitting

Cons:

Had no least like but it has manu fuctions

Text Response

last month

Hello Bella! Thank you for your kind review. We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and found the app easy to use for communication. Your feedback about its functionality is much appreciated, and we're always striving to make it even better. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts. Best regards, HelpDesk Team

Jonny
Application Specialist in US
Real Estate, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Needs improvement

2.0 5 months ago

Comments: Not very good. It's a simple ticketing system that I'd recommend for beginners or small businesses, but it's not suited for mid-sized companies or experienced agents. Helpdesk keeps coming out with new features that are cool but not a necessity, yet it ignores fundamental features like being able to sort your ticket list.

Pros:

it's easy to learn and provides an easy transition for those already using livechat.

Cons:

It's lacking some basic features of a ticketing system such as sorting a list or controlling default ticket status actions. The tool is also very flawed in it's design such as being unable to hide another team's shared view from the menu despite not being able to see it's contents; it just clutters the menu unnecessarily. It can also be buggy on both the application and web app such as being unable to type into the textbox after trying to tag another agent in private chat. It happens intermittently on occasion and workaround is to switch to the other platform.

Alternatives Considered: Zendesk Suite

Reasons for Switching to HelpDesk: Because we were already using LiveChat, it made it more sense to try HelpDesk.

Text Response

5 months ago

Hello Jonny. Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback on HelpDesk. We sincerely appreciate your honesty. We’re sorry to hear that some aspects of HelpDesk have not met your expectations. We also take note of the technical issues you’ve experienced with the application and web app. Your insights are very valuable, and we'll pass them along to our development team as we continually strive to improve the platform based on user feedback. It’s important to us that HelpDesk is intuitive and functional for teams of all sizes, and your comments highlight areas where we can make improvements, especially for mid-sized companies and more experienced agents. If there’s anything specific you’d like to discuss further or if you have more suggestions, we’d love to hear from you. We’re committed to enhancing HelpDesk and ensuring it meets your needs. Thank you again for your candid review. Best regards, HelpDesk Team

Alan
Sales Manager in US
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Sales Manager

4.0 3 months ago

Comments: Good overall, wish you could re-open a text chat since it times out sometimes.

Pros:

Clean format, easy to log in, notification system.

Cons:

Cant chat with coworkers internally. Have to use another platform when I feel all could be on one.

Text Response

3 months ago

Hello Alan! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with HelpDesk. We're glad to hear that you enjoy the clean format, easy access, and notification system. Your feedback about internal chat and re-opening chats is incredibly valuable—we’re always looking for ways to improve, and insights like yours help us prioritize. We’re thrilled you chose HelpDesk to try something different from Zendesk Suite and appreciate your trust in our platform. If you ever have more feedback or ideas, feel free to reach out—we’re all ears. Cheers, HelpDesk Team

Alexander
Risk analyst in Bulgaria
Gambling & Casinos, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Helpdesk review

4.0 2 weeks ago New

Pros:

The functionality! Great for reviewing tickets using the queue.

Cons:

The dark mode makes everything too dark, something's missing :(.

Text Response

2 weeks ago

Hi Alexander! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're thrilled to hear that you find the ticket queue functionality helpful. Your feedback on dark mode is valuable, and we appreciate your insight. We'll take it into consideration as we continue improving the experience. If you have any other suggestions, we'd love to hear them! Thanks again for your support. Best, HelpDesk Team

Luca
Manager in UK
Retail, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Simple and effective

5.0 2 months ago

Pros:

Helpdesk is user-friendly and easy to navigate,

Cons:

The reporting features could be more detailed and customisable.

Text Response

2 months ago

Hello Luca! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about HelpDesk. We’re delighted to hear that you find our platform user-friendly and easy to navigate—it’s always our goal to make support management as simple and effective as possible. We also appreciate your feedback regarding our reporting features. Your input is invaluable as we continue to improve and enhance HelpDesk to better meet the needs of our users. We’re always looking for ways to refine our offerings, and detailed, customizable reporting is an area we’re actively exploring. Thank you again for your review and for being a valued part of the HelpDesk community. If you ever have additional feedback or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’d love to hear from you Best regards, HelpDesk Team

Brian
VP of Sales in US
Medical Devices, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Helpdesk was helpful

5.0 2 weeks ago New

Comments: Fantastic we could not have asked for better.

Pros:

It is the best solution for the money. Quick to implement.

Cons:

People can repeat inquiries so you can have the same person continue to send the same message.

Text Response

2 weeks ago

Hello Brian. Thank you for sharing your experience with HelpDesk. We're glad to hear you found it to be a great value and easy to implement. It’s also fantastic to know it has been beneficial for you. We noticed your Likelihood to Recommend score was 3/10, and we’d love to understand more about what influenced that rating. Could you share a bit more about what didn’t meet your expectations? Your feedback is incredibly valuable in helping us improve. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Best, HelpDesk Team

Denise
Support Manager in Philippines
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

My Personal Experience with Helpdesk

5.0 last month New

Comments: I'd been using this for work and it is very helpful to communicating easily with customers

Pros:

great platform and easy access tools, very helpful

Cons:

Not least thing to like about helpdesk. Everything is great!

Text Response

last month

Hello Denise! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Helpdesk. We're thrilled to hear that you find the platform easy to use and helpful for communicating with customers. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're happy to know Helpdesk has been a valuable tool for your work. If you ever need any assistance or have suggestions, feel free to reach out. We appreciate your support. Best regards, HelpDesk Team

Shawn
WebMaster in Israel
Retail, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

A little expensive but very useful!

5.0 last month New

Comments: Overall it has been very useful and I would recommend it to those who need a good ticket service.

Pros:

I like the automations .They help me to close the tickets that I have forgotten about when the customer does not respond after "x" amount of time.

Cons:

I wish it was a little cheaper to add a second team member.

Text Response

last month

Hello Shawn! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that our automations have been helpful in managing your tickets more efficiently. It’s great to know that our platform has been useful for you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We understand your concern about pricing for additional team members, and we’re always looking for ways to improve our offerings. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us make our service even better. Thanks again for your support—we appreciate having you as a user. Best regards, HelpDeam Team

Gerry
Director in US
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Good Choice

5.0 9 months ago

Pros:

The clean design and ease of use are what I like most about HelpDesk.

Cons:

A direct print option would be nice to have.

Text Response

9 months ago

Gerry, thank you for your review! We're thrilled you find HelpDesk's design and usability beneficial. We appreciate your suggestion for a direct print option and will consider it for future updates. We're glad HelpDesk better meets your company's needs. Feel free to reach out if you need anything! Best, The HelpDesk Team

Mantvydas
CEO in Lithuania
Machinery, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

We have what we need, but there is always what to improve

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: Everything is suitable and in the end of the day does the job

Pros:

Great to have a form for customer to fill which was easy to implement in the website and to start gather tickets

Cons:

We needed different inputs to a form and we were unable to create custom inputs or text box to gather more specific information from customer, for example remote software login details or warranty number. Also we lack of analysis data, we cant know which our selling products receive most tickets.

Alternatives Considered: Zoho Desk

Reasons for Choosing HelpDesk: not enough features

Reasons for Switching to HelpDesk: Recommendations from other websites, we tried and it fit our needs

Text Response

7 months ago

Hello! We appreciate your feedback. We understand how important it is to capture specific information like remote software login details or warranty numbers, and to have insights into which products generate the most tickets. We’re excited to share that we’ve recently added several new features that might address some of your needs. Our platform now includes AI-powered tools for smarter ticket management, new integrations with popular platforms to enhance your workflow, auto-assignment features to streamline the ticket handling process, and a comprehensive audit log for better tracking and compliance. Additionally, we’re continuously working on more updates. We encourage you to explore these new features, and we believe they’ll bring even more value to your experience. Thank you again for your feedback!

Deepak
Customer service representative in India
Information Technology & Services, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Helpdesk provides a fantastic experience as compared to other similar products.

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Working in a help desk provides a fantastic experience for engaging with customers

Pros:

In a help desk, I prefer the filter option because it helps separate tickets effectively.

Cons:

Sometime it does not show an exact number of tickets in a folder because of a technical glitch.

Text Response

4 months ago

Hello Deepak! Thank you for your thoughtful review and for sharing your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that our HelpDesk platform stands out for you compared to other products. It’s great to know that the filter option is making a difference in your workflow by helping you organize and separate tickets effectively—those tools can be game changers for a busy helpdesk environment. We also appreciate you pointing out the technical glitch where the exact number of tickets isn’t always shown in a folder. Feedback like this is incredibly valuable as we strive to make improvements that matter to users like you. We're committed to addressing these kinds of issues to make your experience even smoother. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts. If you need any assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. Best regards, HelpDesk Team

Bernardo
analyst in Mexico
Executive Office, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Help desk easy and useful

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: Help desk is a nice tool, very convenient and easy to use.

Pros:

it's a nice tool, is easy to use and very intuitive

Cons:

at the beginning was a little confusing use the "merge" option

Text Response

4 months ago

Hello Bernardo! Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you find our HelpDesk easy and intuitive. We appreciate your note on the "merge" option—it helps us keep improving. Thanks for sharing your experience. Best regards, HelpDesk Team

Alan
Consumer Products and Marketing Manager in UK
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great Live chat for Instant communication

5.0 last year

Comments: We are happy with the Livechat, it has given our customers a way to ask us immediate questions and us be able to support them in real time vs an email contact system

Pros:

We like the easy integration and ability to show the live chat on the pages we pick, rather than all. Short cuts are a great time saver as we get multiple queries for support so we can send them off

Cons:

We don't have many issues with software, just the people on the other end :)

Text Response

7 months ago

Hello Alan! Thank you for choosing our HelpDesk. We're glad to hear it's meeting your needs, and we're here to support you should you have any further suggestions or questions.

Lianne
Virtual Assistant in US
Professional Training & Coaching, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Helpdesk

3.0 4 years ago

Comments: We purchased this program to help us with ticket management, as we were handling our customer service tickets through regular email. This system does allow us to do that. However, the system is not customizable, and it is very cumbersome and clunky. I would definitely not recommend this system to anyone else.

Pros:

-- Provides an easier way to manage requests that come into our business than through regular email. -- Gives an option for writing internal notes so that agents can make private comments to one another inside tickets for background -- Keeps all our support requests in one location so they are easier to find and manage than regular email

Cons:

-- Templates / emails cannot be customized without knowledge of HTML -- Poor customer service -- we have submitted tickets as well as chatted with CS on issues that required further investigation on their end. They have told us each time they would get back to us, but they never have. If they can't resolve the issue right at that moment, we never hear from them again. -- Our automated responses that we have set up to trigger when someone submits a ticket go our to every agent, every single time someone submits a ticket. Very annoying. The automated responses also become part of the ticket thread, which makes the threads long and cumbersome. We have asked them to please shut this off, and have been told they cannot do that.

Text Response

4 years ago

Hi Lianne, Here's Weronika from HelpDesk. Thank you for your honest review. I've read it carefully and would like you to know that it's crucial to make HelpDesk usable and meet your needs. Email templates indeed require HTML knowledge, but luckily you can always use our default template. It's ready to implement and will make your messages look professional. I'm sorry we left your message unanswered. We didn't do this on purpose. Our support heroes do their best 24/7 to answer your doubts. I'll see what happened with your ticket to make sure this never happens again. Now, the issue with automated workflows. They're designed to make your job easier, so I deeply regret that it didn't work out as expected. I'd appreciate knowing exactly how you've set them up so we can make them run in your favor. Email us directly at [email protected] to discuss the matter and reactivate your account for a month for free. I'll do my best to make your experience with HelpDesk enjoyable.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Financial Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

The best program of customer service

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: It is an efficient, helpful, useful and fast program.

Pros:

I used to work for a company that answered 200+ emails a day. This program saved our lives. Number one for working efficiently.

Cons:

There is no such thing, unfortunately. Everything is perfect.

Yan Schwitz
IT Manager in Switzerland
Government Relations, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Ease of Helpdesk

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Very simple to use and does exactly what we need.

Cons:

It is sometimes difficult to find some old tickets.

Nicholas
Developer / Technical Support in US
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Easy to use!

4.0 5 years ago

Pros:

HelpDesk is very easy to set up and start using. I find it especially helpful for some of our non-technical co-workers, compared to other support software we've used which required some extensive instructions to help onboarding coworkers.

Cons:

Certain actions can only be done using the multiple select checkbox, for example closing a single ticket either requires you to go into the ticket and update the status, or use the multiple select checkbox to close a ticket. The spam filter is also quite annoying, while it does block a lot of spam emails, we've missed quite a few non-spam tickets, resulting in upset clients.

Javier
CTO in Mexico
Hospital & Health Care, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Easy to use customer service software

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Our main goal is not to have customer support but we know that's nearly impossible. We integrated the API with our SAAS and users can request customer support in a matter of 2 clicks.

Pros:

It is very easy to integrate with any kind of product. Users in our SAAS can now in a matter of 2 clicks give us feedback or request some customer support.

Cons:

None, I really love how easy was to set up with out SAAS

Alternatives Considered: Zendesk Suite

Reasons for Switching to HelpDesk: Pricing and integrations

Vekerica
Expert in US
Human Resources, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

HelpDesk has been an efficient app for multiple workplaces!!

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

What I like most about HelpDesk is the urgency that comes with providing help for its consumers.

Cons:

There are a few tiny features that are seemingly irrelevant in HelpDesk.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Good

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

API integrations and Automated workflows.

Cons:

As an admin, I should be able to manage all the tickets without joining the team.

Stephanie
ROI SPECIALIST in US
Hospital & Health Care, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

LOVE THIS PRODUCT

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE IS THAT ANYTHING THAT WE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH HELPDESK CAN SOLVE IT.

Pros:

THIS PRODUCT HELPS MY COMPANY IN EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES. WE COULDN'T RUN OUR BUSINESS WITHOUT THIS AMAZING PRODUCT

Cons:

I DON'T THINK THAT THIS PRODUCT COULD BE IMPROVED. IT HAS ALL THE FEATURES THAT A COMPANY NEEDS TO BE EFFIECIENT

PAMELA
Candidate Services Rep in US
Individual & Family Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Review

5.0 4 years ago

Pros:

yes. The ease of using the product. The availability of the product.

Cons:

There is a learning curve to using this product, but once you have familiarize yourself with it, it is awesome.

Rex
CEO in US
Computer Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Superb Product but lacking some features

4.0 5 years ago

Pros:

It's easy to understand and aesthetically pleasing to work in.

Cons:

It lacks some of the more advance features that more mature Helpdesk solutions offer. The integration with their livechat product is weak and essentially worthless.

Alternatives Considered: Zendesk Suite

Reasons for Switching to HelpDesk: Better pricing

Text Response

5 years ago

Hi Rex, Thank you for your feedback! We do our best to create the best help desk experience for our customers and to constantly improve our product. We want HelpDesk to be simple to learn and use. Some more advanced features would not correlate with delivering our core value. If you don't mind, we will be in touch to collect a few more information regarding LiveChat integration. Cheers, HelpDesk Team