Help Desk Software Comparison Tool
Compare help desk tools on your own criteria and weights, and share a ranked comparison the support team can vote on.
- Free
- No sign-up to try
- Works as you type
Score each option, 1 to 5
| Criterion | Zendesk | Freshdesk | Intercom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent experience ×5 | |||
| Total cost for our team size ×4 | |||
| Channels we support (email, chat, phone) ×4 | |||
| Automation and AI answers ×3 | |||
| Knowledge base ×3 | |||
| Reporting ×2 | |||
| Integrations we already use ×3 |
Ranking
Score the options to see them ranked by your weights.
Free, no sign-up to try. Your comparison becomes a Room you can edit, publish and share.
How it works
How the Help Desk Software Comparison Tool works
- 1
Pick what to compare
Choose from the list or add your own, two to six options.
- 2
Weight and score
Weight each criterion, then score each option from 1 to 5. The ranking updates as you go.
- 3
Share and decide
Create a Room with the comparison, a team vote and a checklist for the final decision.
Worked example
What it makes
The starting criteria for a help desk comparison, with example scores for three unnamed options to show how the weighting works. Your Room uses your own options and scores.
| Criterion (weight) | Option A | Option B | Option C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent experience (5) | 5/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Total cost for our team size (4) | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Channels we support (email, chat, phone) (4) | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Automation and AI answers (3) | 3/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Knowledge base (3) | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Reporting (2) | 3/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Integrations we already use (3) | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Weighted score | 76.7/100 | 70.8/100 | 69.2/100 |
Weighted score = sum of (weight × score) ÷ sum of (weight × 5), out of 100.
Who it's for
Who uses it
Support leaders
Run a help desk selection with agents' input.
Ops teams
Record why a tool was chosen.
Consultants
Run a client's evaluation in one Room.
Good to know
What to consider
- Score from trials with your real tickets where you can.
- Check pricing per agent and plan limits on each vendor's site.
Questions
About the Help Desk Software Comparison Tool
Does WZRD rate these products?
No. You score each option on your own criteria; WZRD only does the weighted maths and lays out the result. Check prices and features on each vendor's own site, because they change often.
Can agents vote on the result?
Yes. The Room includes a vote, so the team can say which option they'd pick after seeing the scores.
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