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Atera vs HelpSpot

Both stand on it help desk software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Atera

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Atera combines monitoring, ticketing, patching, automation, and support tools for MSPs and internal IT teams. Its trial lasts 30 days, with some features reserved until upgrading.

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HelpSpot

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

HelpSpot combines core help desk functions with customer-facing and API options. Its 21-day trial provides a way to evaluate the paid service, while the listed plan includes three agents.

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The facts

AteraHelpSpot
Free planA free trialA free trial
Open sourceNoNo
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, WindowsAndroid, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planProfessional: $169 per technician a month3 agents: $899 a year
Plans published116
MakerNot publishedHelpSpot
Websiteatera.comhelpspot.com
On it help desk software#19 of 49#23 of 49

Atera: what it does well

  • AI Copilot is included in every plan at no additional cost.
  • Plans list unlimited endpoints.
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and SNMP-discoverable hardware.
  • 30-day trial requires no credit card.
  • Cloud service requires no on-premises server.

What to know first

  • No free plan is listed.
  • Some integrations and API access are unavailable during trial.
  • Robin is purchased separately from the core plans.

HelpSpot: what it does well

  • Shared inbox organizes support messages
  • Ticket automation handles recurring service work
  • SLA management tracks service commitments
  • Customer portal gives customers support access
  • Three agent seats included

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Only API platform is listed

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