

Find out in this report how the two CRM Customer Engagement Centers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
I have seen a great improvement in return on investment of approximately thirty-five percent.
We have achieved an average ROI for our company of around 225% ROI over the three years that we have used the tool.
I can tell you that we probably saved at least three employees full-time with the ticket management and the automation and the macros and the user follow-up being built in.
Time saved is definitely a benefit because it puts all of our tickets in one spot.
I feel that Zendesk helped us set up our platform for providing support way faster than other platforms due to its easy configuration.
Based on the input given by customers, I measure both the successful and unsuccessful aspects of the service.
They respond to technical questions on time.
The customer support provided by Freshdesk Omni is very proactive and supportive.
There appears to be a lack of connection between the bot and the agents, making it feel scripted rather than helpful.
The technical support provided by Zendesk has been very satisfactory.
Their support team from Zendesk is excellent, similar to what you have in Freshdesk.
Freshdesk Omni's scalability allows us to scale to numerous users, and it is easy to scale, but as you do the scaling, it becomes more costly.
I would rate it around ten out of ten for scalability.
We have not hit a peak or a turn yet that Zendesk has not been able to go with us or been able to grow with us in the process, change or pivot that the company is making.
Zendesk can scale from very small companies to very large ones.
Zendesk's scalability is excellent.
They are always informing us with a status update and an ETA, and the turnaround time is usually within the same day with no extended downtime that would cause a detriment to our company.
Zendesk is quite stable; we experience major outages only once or twice a year, making it very reliable.
I did not face any slowdown issue in Zendesk; it smoothly handles a lot of tickets.
The new person coming in would find it much easier to read and understand the client behavior, where the client is in their journey, what the client's vision is, and how the previous product or project manager has interacted with the client.
Setting up Freshdesk Omni with Dialpad and Amazon Connect requires multiple configurations, API integrations, and permissions that may be difficult for non-technical users.
It would be better if you increased the API rate limit so that customers do not need to raise support requests to resolve this issue.
Zendesk could actually support HTML on the tickets so we could format our text better than the current options such as size, bold, italic, or underscored, because the text processing is too simple.
Zendesk is missing an AI aspect that could help provide quick answers based on the knowledge housed within the platform.
Zendesk is amazing, and because they are always working on a new upgrade or a new integration, they are very forward-thinking from an engineering perspective.
We received a 20% discount because we were able to book a demo and talk to engineers.
Having the basic version and paying 50,000 to 70,000 rupees, I feel it is way too much for just a basic version.
The setup cost is very affordable.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Zendesk shows that pricing is really affordable compared to other customer management software.
It is not the cheapest solution nor the most expensive, but it provides value for money.
The experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Zendesk was quite expensive.
Freshdesk Omni has positively impacted my organization by automating processes, resulting in significant cost savings.
Freshdesk Omni has positively impacted our organization by helping us reduce operational costs, such as through automating tasks, and we have been able to reduce our operational cost from 30 to 55%.
The chatbot feature is also essential. Most of my customers want to implement chatbot features on their applications or websites so their end users can raise tickets through chat resources directly from the website instead of writing emails to the support desk, which then get converted into tickets.
It allows us to handle more support cases with fewer people due to its advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
Zendesk is way cheaper than other ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, providing a good platform at a lower price so we could offer good support with a low budget for the license.
Being able to put response counters on certain tickets and have certain ones that are high priority and have a tighter SLA than lower priority items, being able to categorize them as a question versus an urgent request, and being able to bucket them as feature requests or product enhancements.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Zendesk | 9.0% |
| Freshdesk Omni | 1.0% |
| Other | 90.0% |


| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 11 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 1 |
| Large Enterprise | 10 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 37 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 22 |
| Large Enterprise | 12 |
Freshdesk Omni enhances productivity by automating tasks and reducing manual effort. It offers multi-source ticket generation, chatbot integration, and self-service capabilities, making it user-friendly and adaptable for teams.
Freshdesk Omni is ideal for managing interactions across email, chat, phone, and social media while streamlining customer service through AI-driven automation. It boosts service quality with quick data analysis, centralizes desk organization, and optimizes agent workloads by routing inquiries and automating ticket management. Users benefit from advanced ticket management for swift issue resolution, collaboration support, and integration with third-party services. Some challenges include API rate limits, complex configurations with Microsoft 365, Dialpad, and Amazon Connect, and managing ticket properties during high call volumes. Branding features and document uploads also have limitations.
What are Freshdesk Omni's most valuable features?Organizations use Freshdesk Omni across industries to leverage AI automation and omnichannel support, managing customer interactions effectively. By analyzing data swiftly, businesses enhance response times and customer satisfaction, improving engagement and operational efficiency.
Zendesk provides a versatile platform for managing customer interactions, offering efficient ticketing, customization, and integration features across multiple channels to enhance user experiences.
Zendesk stands out for its simplicity, ease of use, and comprehensive integration capabilities with CRM tools, which help optimize workflow efficiency. Users benefit from advanced analytics and reporting features that offer valuable insights into customer behavior. Multi-channel support and self-service portals are integral components, enhancing customer interaction experiences. While security protocols and flexible configurations contribute to its broad appeal, areas for improvement include more intuitive reporting, advanced customization of triggers and automations, and enhancements in knowledge management. Users express the need for better ticket management functionalities, efficient data synchronization, and refined interface aesthetics. Performance can be impacted by extensive customization, and there’s a call for competitive pricing and simplified licensing options.
What are Zendesk's most important features?Zendesk is extensively applied across sectors for customer support management and technical issue resolution. In HR or IT settings, it facilitates internal requests and knowledge base creation. Organizations leverage Zendesk's integration with collaboration tools like Slack and Jira, automating workflows and delivering detailed analytics, which are particularly useful for multinational operations handling queries in different languages and brands.
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