

Find out in this report how the two Help Desk Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
The ROI depends on the context; if I am comparing one application to another, it might be around ten percent, but if it is from manual to a streamlined process, the ROI is much higher—sometimes reaching forty percent for parts return and the first-time fix rate.
Salesforce Service Cloud requires significant maintenance effort to see ROI.
Salesforce directly does not give you the support, and it is through the partner that you have to go, leading to some time delays.
Unless you have premium support, assistance is restricted.
Salesforce Service Cloud is the most advanced in scalability, rating around nine to ten.
I would rate scalability highly because it is scalable, and there are always parts or other improvements.
Nobody can compete with Salesforce Service Cloud's scalability.
We rarely encounter stability issues with Salesforce Service Cloud, although when they occur, they cause significant disruption.
It could be better in areas such as media; it does not handle media effectively, particularly with pictures and uploads.
Salesforce Service Cloud should focus on simplification.
Customers who are asset-heavy prefer to stay with ServiceMax and other field service applications, so increasing asset centricity would be helpful.
The approximate licensing costs for Salesforce Service Cloud are around three hundred dollars a year per user.
Salesforce Service Cloud is expensive.
Regarding pricing, I would say Salesforce field service is affordable, but the cost is increasing a little bit.
We can run commands such as PowerShell, batch scripts, and implement automation.
I can easily connect with the customer, have agent AI to directly communicate with them, and customers can create a case without any intervention.
Clients gain productivity and save time with Salesforce Service Cloud.
Salesforce Service Cloud offers pre-built packages that are best in class.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Salesforce Service Cloud | 1.9% |
| Atera | 1.9% |
| Other | 96.2% |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 14 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 20 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 13 |
| Large Enterprise | 25 |
Atera offers a comprehensive solution for MSPs and IT Professionals. The platform provides in one integrated solution: full remote monitoring and management (RMM), PSA, remote access, patch management, billing, reports, and so much more! Atera’s disruptive pricing model also helps managed IT service providers scale their business while providing continued best-in-class service. All plans include unlimited devices, meaning you only pay per technician.Everything you need, in one easy-to-use platform
What can Atera do for you?
Service Cloud is fully customizable support and help desk that provide faster, smarter service that will increase loyalty, retention, and satisfaction. From call-center software to self-service portals, our service solutions enhance your customer service with more responsive, more intuitive, more flexible support that anticipates customer needs.
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