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ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus vs Spiceworks Cloud Help Desk

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.

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Choose ServiceDesk Plus if you need an IT help desk with features such as SLA management, a knowledge base, and an employee portal. Professional adds asset management, while Enterprise includes change management and projects; compare the monthly plan costs against the capabilities you need.

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Spiceworks Cloud Help Desk

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Spiceworks Cloud Help Desk provides core ticketing and reporting features at no plan cost, with ad-supported access and a limit of five Tech & Admin seats. Premium raises the seat allowance and adds features, at the listed per-employee monthly prices.

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The facts

ManageEngine ServiceDesk PlusSpiceworks Cloud Help Desk
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNoNo
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, WindowsAndroid, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planStandard Cloud: $10 per technician a monthSee the plans
Plans published95
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitemanageengine.comspiceworks.com
On it help desk software#11 of 49#15 of 49

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus: what it does well

  • Free plan and 30-day trial are available.
  • SLA management, knowledge base, and approval workflows are included.
  • Employee portal and single sign-on are available.
  • Paid plans include asset management, with broader Enterprise capabilities.
  • Supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows.

What to know first

  • Standard plan costs $13 a month, billed monthly.
  • Change management and projects are included in Enterprise plan description.
  • Professional costs $27 a month, billed monthly.
  • Enterprise costs $67 a month, billed monthly.

Spiceworks Cloud Help Desk: what it does well

  • Core includes ticketing, incident tracking, alerts, and reporting.
  • Core supports unlimited end users.
  • Premium adds unlimited Tech & Admin seats and 24/5 live chat.
  • Available on web, Android, and iOS.

What to know first

  • Core is ad-supported and limited to five Tech & Admin seats.
  • Premium costs $5 a month annually or 6.00 USD monthly.
  • Single sign-on is listed as an upcoming feature.
  • Community Support cannot provide application assistance.

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