Helpful AlternativesHelp Desk Platforms & Customer Feedback Managers like Helpful

Helpful is described as 'We redesigned the support tool to get out of the way, so you focus on being a helpful human' and is a Help Desk platform in the business & commerce category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Helpful, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Helpful alternative is Freshdesk, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Helpful are osTicket, Zendesk, UserVoice and Front.

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  1. Freshdesk icon

    Freshdesk

     124 likes

    Comprehensive help desk software offering advanced ticketing, multichannel communication, automation, collaboration, self-service, and data security to enhance personalized service delivery.

    81 Freshdesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Workspace
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    • Freshdesk is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Helpful.

    • Freshdesk is the most popular free alternative to Helpful.

    • Freshdesk is Freemium and ProprietaryHelpful is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Freshdesk is CustomizableHelpful is not according to our users
  2. osTicket icon

    osTicket

     70 likes

    Lightweight, open-source support solution with built-in customer portal and rich admin dashboard for easy ticket management.

    110 osTicket alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
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    • osTicket is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Helpful.

    • osTicket is the most popular Open Source alternative to Helpful.

    • osTicket is Free and Open SourceHelpful is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Zendesk icon

    Zendesk

     67 likes

    Web-based software offering customer support features like a ticket system and self-service platform. It provides support through email, voice, messaging, and social media with AI assistance for 24/7 availability. Includes analytics, intelligent routing, and customization.

    266 Zendesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Zendesk is the most popular commercial alternative to Helpful.

    • Zendesk is Paid and ProprietaryHelpful is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Zoho Desk

    Zoho Desk is a help desk software that helps businesses manage customer requests across multiple channels from a unified platform. It offers a multi-brand help center feature for businesses to establish unique self-service portal...

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  6. UserVoice icon

    UserVoice

     79 likes

    Centralizes and transforms customer feedback into actionable insights, fostering continuous innovation with customizable roadmaps and efficient real-time tools, enhancing engagement and prioritizing impactful features for dynamic product evolution.

    204 UserVoice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • UserVoice is the most popular SaaS alternative to Helpful.

    • UserVoice is Paid and ProprietaryHelpful is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Front icon

    Front

     25 likes

    Front is an email management software that facilitates team collaboration by integrating with existing tools. It assigns messages to team members, allows internal comments, sets reminders for responses, offers templates for common questions, and has a collision detection feature...

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. LiveAgent icon

    LiveAgent

     56 likes

    Leverage a unified platform for managing calls, emails, live chat, and social media. Enhance issue resolution by 56% with call center tools, save resources with a ticketing system, and boost earnings by 48% using a fast chat widget. Create knowledge bases easily.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • PHP
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  10. Help Scout icon

    Help Scout

     29 likes

    Help Scout offers scalable customer support with a personalized email-like experience. Enjoy a clutter-free interface, excellent reporting, knowledge base, integrations, a robust API, and iPhone app support, allowing teams of all sizes to maintain customer focus.

    138 Help Scout alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. Freshservice icon

    Freshservice

     35 likes

    AI-powered IT service management platform offering codeless automation, self-service capabilities, built-in workflows, integrations with major apps, ticket management, performance data insights, and tools for workflow automation to optimize IT operations and collaboration.

    37 Freshservice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. Tender Support icon

    Tender Support

     11 likes

    Tender Support is a customer support software that centralizes customer care functions. It includes help desk functionality, community forums, a knowledge base, and email support. It functions like an email system, allowing you to receive notifications, reply on the move, and...

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Deskero

     16 likes

    Deskero is an all-in-one, multi-channel helpdesk software designed to simplify customer service management across various communication platforms. It enables teams, even small ones, to efficiently handle customer requests from email, chat, social media, web forms, and more—all...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Mac
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  15. Solarwinds Web Help Desk icon

    Solarwinds Web Help Desk

     19 likes

    SolarWinds Web Help Desk is a web-based platform for help desk ticketing and IT asset management. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing service tickets, automating help desk tasks, and can be adapted for small and large organizations, as well as Managed Service...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • iPad
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