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QualityUnit and SysAid are both solutions in the Help Desk Software category. QualityUnit is ranked #36, while SysAid is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.0. QualityUnit holds a 0.4% mindshare in HDS, compared to SysAid’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of QualityUnit users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of SysAid users who would recommend it.
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90% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

SysAid and LiveAgent compete in IT service management and customer support solutions. SysAid generally has an edge in integration capabilities, while LiveAgent is noted for its extensive feature set despite higher pricing.

Features: SysAid offers asset management, ITIL-aligned processes, and automation capabilities, making it ideal for enterprises needing extensive integrations. LiveAgent provides a multichannel support platform including email, chat, and social media integration with seamless communication tools that enhance customer interaction.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SysAid offers flexible on-premises and cloud deployment to meet various business needs, supported by a robust customer service network. LiveAgent's primarily cloud-based solution simplifies deployment and reduces time-to-launch, with prompt responses enhancing user experience.

Pricing and ROI: SysAid's pricing may involve a higher initial setup cost, with ROI from comprehensive asset management efficiencies. LiveAgent, often with a higher price, provides a transparent pricing model and quicker ROI due to rapid deployment and expansive interaction tools.

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Categories and Ranking

LiveAgent
Ranking in Help Desk Software
36th
Ranking in IT Service Management (ITSM)
48th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Knowledge Management Software (24th)
SysAid
Ranking in Help Desk Software
21st
Ranking in IT Service Management (ITSM)
20th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Help Desk Software category, the mindshare of LiveAgent is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SysAid is 0.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Prioritizes tasks and easily organizes messages and responses
I've not really noticed anything that needs to be improved with the solution. Generally, I enjoyed everything. Every feature LiveAgent has was a seamless journey for me. Maybe there are others who might notice one or two flaws on LiveAgent. I use LiveAgent, but based on my position in the company as a live chat professional, there is a level that I am restricted to. There are other products that are more popular and effective than LiveAgent, like Zendesk and HubSpot. They are among the most popular live chat products, and they have more users. I will advise that LiveAgent should look at what these other people are doing and use it to improve themselves. LiveAgent should add more functionalities.
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Todd Blake - PeerSpot reviewer
A solution that streamlines ticket creation for the staff members of a business and enables efficient issue resolution by the IT team
SysAid is similar to Nintex AssureSign. Some of the back-end configurations of the solution are very difficult. So, we always need SysAid's help. Also, there are almost too many features that we are not taking advantage of in our company since we don't even know about them. A little bit of a streamlining or simplification of the main features would be a good improvement. I would like to see SysAid present its solution more easily. There is a lot in the solution, and it is more than what we need in our company.
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Provides service level optimization."
"The most valuable feature was how the solution helped us to prioritize tasks."
"It's really customizable. It's very user-friendly to change very quickly. We've developed lots of custom forms and things, without any need for thousands of accounting consultants which was one of our main aims of it."
"The simplicity of the solution is excellent."
"The solution can scale."
"I would say the overall flexibility of the product is its most valuable feature."
"The service desk automation and orchestration are very good. We are implementing it at the moment. We implemented it for two of our applications already for our CRM. Whenever there's a change in the CRM, it will automate them into SysAid as well. We have two workflows from our CRM into SysAid, which is very helpful. Overall, we're very happy with the workflow."
"The service desk orchestration, overall, is good. It allows an organization to build that service desk concept into its organizational and support strategy. And it allows an organization to digest that and create a support model very quickly around the tools. The fact that the tools are integrated within the system itself gives the organization a really robust way to integrate everything and have a complete support model."
"It tracks everything that the technicians are doing. We can account for time and manage resources."
"All our service management is integrated into one system. Our response time is much faster because we have a visual into what is going on."
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Cons

"Connection to other softwares could be improved."
"There are other products that are more popular."
"The automation needs improvement. The workflow has some improvements to do. There's some stuff that they are working on like having cascaded fields. For example, we're categorizing tickets by location, by site and by building and then by data room within a data center. At the moment they're all separate fields."
"Currently, SysAid does not have a mobile application."
"Monitoring needs improvement. At the moment we are looking for some advanced monitoring tools, which are using AI and machine learning as well. This product currently does not offer that."
"One of the features that I'm hoping comes at some point is that currently you can only have one Knowledge Base instance within it. For me, it would be beneficial to have multiple instances for different purposes. I'd like to have a completely separate one for customers and the only way I can achieve that right now, where I can tag articles to only be viewed by customers, would be if I use its portal function."
"Some of the back-end configurations of the solution are very difficult. So, we always need SysAid's help."
"There is a learning curve for the users."
"We would like them to approve the security functionalities, e.g., management security features."
"SysAid has fewer AI features compared to other tools."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Overall, the price is good. It's all about what you get for the base amount. From my perspective, you want to look at what you're getting out-of-the-box. SysAid does a good job of putting key stuff in the box for you."
"SysAid is a good solution, especially from a pricing perspective."
"We saw our investment back at the end of year one."
"Once you're interested, talk with SysAid. You can have them come in and look at your company and advise you on the best solution. They will tell you what comes with each separate package and also advise you what application to activate. If you want something that they don't have, they have a department that can design something based on your unique requests."
"Though I am not really sure about SysAid's prices, I know that it is competitive compared to some of the other products that our company looked at, like ConnectWise and ServiceNow."
"The pricing of SysAid is less than its competitors."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Construction Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
5%
 

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What do you like most about SysAid?
SysAid is more user-friendly, and its configuration is easier than other tools.
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What needs improvement with SysAid?
With SysAid, most of the customers are requesting a native mobile application. SysAid has fewer AI features compared to other tools.
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What advice do you have for others considering SysAid?
Our customers use the enterprise edition and the standard edition of SysAid. We provide local support, but there are some things we have to escalate to SysAid. When we need support, we use their su...
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Overview

Stay on top of all customer requests and inquiries with LiveAgent, the most reviewed and top-rated help desk software for SMB in 2020. LiveAgent boasts the fastest chat widget on the market and has over 150M end-users worldwide. LiveAgent is a fully-featured web-based live chat and helpdesk software. LiveAgent harnesses the power of a universal inbox, real-time live chat, built-in call center, and a robust customer service portal. LiveAgent has over 179+ helpful features such as advanced automation features, rules, tags, and 40+ integrations.

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Offered in both cloud and on-premise versions, SysAid is a globally-adopted IT Service Management (ITSM) solution that combines all the essential capabilities in one, feature-rich tool. From traditional ticket management to asset management, SysAid allows administrators to monitor and manage tasks in one platform, so they can deliver fast and comprehensive support from a single view. Available in 42 languages, SysAid serves over 10,000 customers across 140 countries, spanning all industries and sizes.

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Orange, Huawei, T Mobile, eOn, Solid Trust Pay, G4S, Oxford University
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