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QualityUnit and Zoho are both solutions in the Help Desk Software category. QualityUnit is ranked #37, while Zoho is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.2. QualityUnit holds a 0.3% mindshare in HDS, compared to Zoho’s 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of QualityUnit users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Zoho users who would recommend it.
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100% willing to recommend
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90% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

LiveAgent and Zoho Desk are competing helpdesk solutions. LiveAgent is favored for its straightforward integration, while Zoho Desk offers more value for its cost due to its advanced capabilities.

Features: LiveAgent provides real-time chat, ticketing, and support automation, making it effective for direct customer engagement. Zoho Desk offers AI-driven tools, extensive customization, and robust reporting options, suited for businesses seeking deeper analytics.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: LiveAgent offers quick deployment and extensive customer support, ideal for immediate assistance. Zoho Desk allows flexible deployment but requires a comprehensive setup due to its customization features, providing adaptability for long-term use.

Pricing and ROI: LiveAgent offers competitive pricing with significant ROI through low initial costs and integrated communication tools. Zoho Desk, though higher in cost, justifies this with features that enhance long-term ROI through scalability and advanced analytics.

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Categories and Ranking

LiveAgent
Ranking in Help Desk Software
37th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
IT Service Management (ITSM) (45th), Knowledge Management Software (14th)
Zoho Desk
Ranking in Help Desk Software
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Help Desk Software category, the mindshare of LiveAgent is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Desk is 2.8%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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DL
Service level optimization is key as is the integrated email and chat functions
I'd like to see an improvement in the connection to other software or the ability to have a direct connection. For now you can send an email with specific data and the system will react to it but you can't have a direct conversation. The issue is with optimization for the times when you need to go outside of the system. I'd like to see an improved API to the system, rather than other softwares having to trigger everything. You can connect from outside via the API so things like client details can be changed but there's no internal trigger that would automatically update.
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Babatunde-Olugbode - PeerSpot reviewer
End-to-end solution to manage customer support tickets and consolidate all communication channels into one platform
For me, the valuable features are related to customer engagement because I want to ensure I don't miss any customer inquiries, no matter the channel. For example, I haven't seen any other platform that consolidates all channels into one console. That's a valuable feature to me. Then there's the pricing, which is better than Zendesk. Zendesk charges in USD per user, per month, whereas Zoho let us pay in Naira (Nigerian currency). Zoho can also identify user locations, letting you leverage existing reviews. These are valuable features that many organizations have adopted Zoho Desk for. We can download the mobile app to see requests and respond from anywhere. It is one of the most improved applications and widely integrated systems I've worked with. You can virtually integrate it with almost anything, like Microsoft Teams and other data applications. The marketplace lets you find native integrations. For example, we have an organization that uses multiple systems and wants to ensure agents don't log in to multiple platforms to see emails. They have a native integration system that takes care of that and works seamlessly.
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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."
"The most valuable feature of Zoho Desk is the parent and child task management feature."
"The most valuable features of Zoho Desk are the user interface, pricing, and how they customize the solution for us."
"Overall, I consider Zoho CRM to be one of the best CRMs in the market today."
"It is a scalable platform."
"Zoho Desk is very flexible, just like the other applications of Zoho."
"Good at capturing online inquiries has portal functionality, and is very good at managing inbound customer inquiries."
"The initial setup is easy."
"Zoho Desk offers a wide range of features that allow integration with different systems, enhancing ease of use."
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Cons

"Connection to other softwares could be improved."
"There are other products that are more popular."
"The solution should provide an option to autofill some values while creating tickets."
"They could enhance the product’s features to customize the automated email responses."
"Zoho Desk should provide more integrations and improve the Zoho project integration."
"Could have slightly better integration between additional functionalities in the Zoho desk."
"The customization of modules and some blueprint in the solution are areas with shortcomings that need improvement."
"There is room for improvement in customer service and support. It could be more knowledgeable."
"Sometimes, the solution has some email issues in a new data center."
"Sometimes support is available according to their time slots and they can't fulfill everything I need them to. They give us a time slot but it's not always enough."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product costs $10 to $25 per user per month."
"The solution costs INR 8400 per user."
"The gap is limited, but it should limit the price back bracket so that most start-ups can use it most effectively."
"The solution is relatively cheap. However, there are additional licensing fees involved."
"The pricing is better than Zendesk. Zendesk charges in USD per user per month, whereas Zoho let us pay in Naira (Nigerian currency)."
"Regarding pricing, it's 35 USD per user a year and 45 USD per user a month. Under the price, I have access to all Zoho products since it all falls under Zoho One's package."
"Price-wise, Zoho Desk is about 35 USD a month per user."
"Zoho Desk's pricing is more flexible."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
51%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
4%
 

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What do you like most about Zoho Desk?
The most valuable features of Zoho Desk are archiving queries and analytics.
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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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QualityUnit

With Zoho Desk, agents become more productive, managers become more impactful, and customers become more empowered. It's customizable, convenient to use, and it doesn't cost you a fortune. Part of Zoho's 30-strong suite of business software, Zoho Desk brings you the power to put customer service at the heart of your company.

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