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In our 2026 comparison of Groove Helpdesk and Zoho Desk, Zoho Desk comes out ahead overall (weighted score 88% vs 36% for Groove Helpdesk). Zoho Desk is rated 4.3/5 from 192 user reviews. Zoho Desk has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Groove Helpdesk | Zoho Desk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Help Desk & Ticketing | Help Desk & Ticketing |
| User rating | No reviews yet | 4.3/5 (192 reviews) |
| Starting price | Not listed | Free plan |
| Listed features | 5 | 12 |
| Integrations | — | 6 |
| Platforms | Web | Web Windows macOS iOS Android |
| Ease of use | — | 4.3/5 |
| Customer support | — | 4.3/5 |
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Groove Helpdesk is a runner-up with a composite score of 36%.
Pricing: SUBSCRIPTION (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Offers 5 features (fewer than the category leader).
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Tied on platform availability (1 Platform: Web).
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Zoho Desk wins overall with a weighted score of 88% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Zoho Desk has the most accessible pricing ($14/mo (No Free Trial)).
Zoho Desk lists the most features (12 features).
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Tied on platform availability (1 Platform: Web Windows macOS iOS Android).

Zoho Desk scores higher across 3 of 11 key dimensions with a 52-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Zoho Desk scores higher across 3 of 11 key dimensions with a 52-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Zoho Desk is rated 4.3/5 from 192 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Zoho Desk has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Groove Helpdesk does not list a free plan or trial; Zoho Desk offers a free plan.
Groove Helpdesk supports Web; Zoho Desk supports Web Windows macOS iOS Android.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
We have been using Zoho Desk to streamline our daily operations. Flexible customization capabilities let us tailor features to match our exact workflows. Furthermore, overall, it is a highly capable platform that delivers great value for our organization.
Our experience with Zoho Desk has been consistently solid across departments. The intuitive user interface makes team onboarding fast with minimal training required. Furthermore, delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
We have been using Zoho Desk to streamline our daily operations. Seamless integration options allow easy connection with our existing software tools. Overall, it is a highly capable platform that delivers great value for our organization.
Our experience with Zoho Desk has been consistently solid across departments. The intuitive user interface makes team onboarding fast with minimal training required. Delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
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