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Basic IT help desk.
Integrated IT asset management.
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ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is a runner-up with a composite score of 81%.
Offers a Paid model, starting higher than the winner.
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus offers the most verified features (18 features).
Satisfactory usability with a user rating of 3.9/5 stars.
Decent support with a user rating of 3.9/5 stars.
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SolarWinds Service Desk wins overall with a weighted score of 84% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
SolarWinds Service Desk has the best pricing value (Essentials plan starts at $39 per technician/month billed annually; Advanced and Premier plans available; free trial offered.).
Offers 15 features (fewer than the category leader).
Ranked #1 for usability with a user rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Ranked #1 for support with a user rating of 5.0/5 stars.
Composite scores are within 5 points. SolarWinds Service Desk edges ahead on raw user satisfaction rating.
Composite scores are within 5 points. SolarWinds Service Desk edges ahead on raw user satisfaction rating.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
Our experience with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has been consistently solid across departments. Seamless integration options allow easy connection with our existing software tools. Recommended for any team seeking a dependable, modern software solution.
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has become an essential part of our daily technology stack. Robust core functionality handles heavy operational workloads without stability issues. Furthermore, delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
Our experience with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has been consistently solid across departments. Flexible customization capabilities let us tailor features to match our exact workflows. Recommended for any team seeking a dependable, modern software solution.
Our experience with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has been consistently solid across departments. Robust core functionality handles heavy operational workloads without stability issues. Furthermore, recommended for any team seeking a dependable, modern software solution.
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