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In our 2026 comparison of SolarWinds Service Desk and Spiceworks, SolarWinds Service Desk comes out ahead overall (weighted score 86% vs 81% for Spiceworks). SolarWinds Service Desk is rated 4.5/5 from 4 user reviews; Spiceworks is rated 4.3/5 from 194 user reviews. SolarWinds Service Desk starts at $39/month with a free trial; Spiceworks has a free plan.
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| At a glance | SolarWinds Service Desk | Spiceworks |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Help Desk & Ticketing | Help Desk & Ticketing |
| User rating | 4.5/5 (4 reviews) | 4.3/5 (194 reviews) |
| Starting price | $39/mo | Free plan |
| Free trial | Yes | Not listed |
| Listed features | 19 | 15 |
| Integrations | 6 | 3 |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, Android, iOS, Web |
| Ease of use | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Customer support | 5.0/5 | 4.2/5 |
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SolarWinds Service Desk wins overall with a weighted score of 86% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Pricing: $39/mo (Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
SolarWinds Service Desk lists the most features (19 features).
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.
Tied on platform availability (5 Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, iOS +1 more).
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Spiceworks is a runner-up with a composite score of 81%.
Spiceworks has the most accessible pricing ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
Offers 15 features (fewer than the category leader).
Satisfactory usability with a user rating of 4.2/5 stars.
Decent support with a user rating of 4.2/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (4 Platforms: Windows, Android, iOS, Web).

SolarWinds Service Desk scores higher across 5 of 11 key dimensions with a 5-point lead in our weighted analysis.
SolarWinds Service Desk scores higher across 5 of 11 key dimensions with a 5-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.
SolarWinds Service Desk is rated 4.5/5 from 4 user reviews. Spiceworks is rated 4.3/5 from 194 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
SolarWinds Service Desk starts at $39/month with a free trial. Spiceworks has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
SolarWinds Service Desk offers a free trial; Spiceworks offers a free plan.
SolarWinds Service Desk supports Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android; Spiceworks supports Windows, Android, iOS and Web.
SolarWinds Service Desk has an ease-of-use rating of 4.5/5, Spiceworks has an ease-of-use rating of 4.2/5. SolarWinds Service Desk is rated easier to use by reviewers.
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Spiceworks has become an essential part of our daily technology stack. Seamless integration options allow easy connection with our existing software tools. Furthermore, recommended for any team seeking a dependable, modern software solution.
After testing several alternatives, Spiceworks proved to be the most dependable option. The intuitive user interface makes team onboarding fast with minimal training required. Overall, it is a highly capable platform that delivers great value for our organization.
Implementing Spiceworks delivered noticeable efficiency improvements from week one. Robust core functionality handles heavy operational workloads without stability issues. Overall, it is a highly capable platform that delivers great value for our organization.
Implementing Spiceworks delivered noticeable efficiency improvements from week one. Robust core functionality handles heavy operational workloads without stability issues. Furthermore, a solid investment that continues to improve our team productivity every month.
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