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Cisco Piston Enterprise OS [EOL] vs Freshservice comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Piston Enterprise OS ...
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Freshservice
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (7th), Project Management Software (9th), Cloud Management (15th), IT Asset Management (6th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (5th)
 

Featured Reviews

Enterprise677 - PeerSpot reviewer
A simple interface and helpful support for a solution that grows with us
It's a flexible enough tool to submit the changes that you want. It gives you the ability to cancel any loop. You can connect new orchestrations together. It offers enough support so that you don't need to have the need to get another device. The user interface is simple and easy to use.
Trilochana Gouda - PeerSpot reviewer
Smooth incident management and easy to use while needing better escalation management
We are using Freshservice for the IT ticketing system for business users We use the ticketing system primarily, which is very easy to use for all users. Freshservice is helpful, especially in incident management. Incident management is very helpful, and the system is straightforward, making it…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It offers enough support so that you don't need to have the need to get another device."
"There is a nice user interface."
"The solution facilitates a transition from an organizational structure that is function-based to a process-oriented approach."
"Freshservice's best feature is its user-friendliness."
"Freshservice has automated a lot of our tasks, including ticket responses and call assignments, which has sped up our operations considerably."
"The workflow and the change management process are valuable."
"The portal is straightforward for the end-user, but that's not the best part of Freshservice. Integration is the part that's interesting because it's easy to set up a process. It's extremely simple to integrate. In one week, you can add change management. It's incredible."
"It allows for customization and offers a broad feature set."
"You can just register and within five to minute minutes, you are ready to go."
 

Cons

"The solution is just too expensive, so maybe the pricing could be better."
"A chat bot needs to be added to the portal."
"We'd like better integration with other products."
"Freshservice's technical support has issues with delays and translations."
"There are some limitations in reporting. For example, I would like to have a report of conversations or replies."
"I experienced some delay in response time for non-function critical queries."
"Freshservice could improve the integration with Microsoft Outlook."
"I am not too happy with the page layout or screen layout since it always looks messy."
"The chat portal is not that great."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution may be around 20,000 euros a year."
"It is $34 per license, per agent. Currently, we don't see any add-ons at extra fees."
"Compared to other tools, Freshservice is affordable."
"I can't recall exactly how much we pay, but it is somewhere in the middle compared to the rest of the market. The more we purchase, the cheaper it becomes, and I think the solution offers good value for money."
"Freshservice price is competitive, it is not more than other solutions on the market."
"I don't think it's expensive for the US or some European markets. Still, when I used Freshservice in Mexico, some customers found it a bit pricey, especially considering the platform's features. I think the pricing is fair for use in the European market, but it might be perceived differently in Latin America."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"Its price is great. Its pricing is supposedly a lot less than ServiceNow and other alternatives."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
19%
University
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

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Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise12
 

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What do you like most about Freshservice?
The solution has been very helpful engineering insights into the client's environment. We have been able to manage calls and incidence very efficiently which provides us with a clear understanding...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Freshservice?
The solution offers flat licensing and appears to be cost-effective.
What needs improvement with Freshservice?
There is a need for improvement in terms of automatic escalation to the next level if an issue is not resolved. It should optimize and allow customization. Additionally, asset management needs impr...
 

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