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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    HelpSpot

    Score2 out of 10
    N/AHelpSpot is an affordable, web-based help desk system. It is available as a SaaS product or can be hosted by the customer behind a firewall. Pricing is by named user.

    $49

    per month

    Vivantio

    Score7.3 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Founded in 2003, Vivantio is a provider of customer service optimization software and solutions for B2B service teams. By combining enterprise-level software with the flexibility of a cloud-based solution, Vivantio provides a unified service management platform. The platform scales to meet the complex business needs of large, multi-site organizations, to optimize workflows across several departments including IT, operations and customer service.

    $588

    per year per user

    Pricing
    HelpSpotVivantio
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HelpSpotVivantio
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional Details—Vivantio pricing ranges from $49–$99 per agent, per month, billed annually. Pricing applies to technical agents only; self-service portal users, requestors, and customers do not require a license. Every Vivantio customer receives access to the full platform and feature set, including ITSM, AI, automation and approval workflows, CRM, asset management and CMDB, self-service and knowledge management, reporting and dashboards, integrations, and API access. There are no feature-based modules or tiers to purchase separately. Vivantio offers named, concurrent, and pooled licensing, which can be mixed to match different teams and usage patterns. Volume discounts begin at 15 agents and scale up to 40%. Educational institutions receive a 5% discount, and registered non-profits receive a 10% discount. Dedicated onboarding by Vivantio's in-house professional services team, a Customer Success Manager, and US and UK technical support are included. Enterprise pricing and the appropriate license mix are available through a custom quote.
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    Features
    HelpSpotVivantio
    Incident and problem management
    Comparison of Incident and problem management features of HelpSpot and Vivantio
    Feature
    HelpSpot
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Vivantio
    7.6
    1 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Organize and prioritize service tickets9.01 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Ticket creation and submission9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ticket response9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Expert directory00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Subscription-based notifications00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    ITSM collaboration and documentation00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Self Help Community
    Comparison of Self Help Community features of HelpSpot and Vivantio
    Feature
    HelpSpot
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Vivantio
    -
    Ratings
    Internal knowledge base9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-Channel Help
    Comparison of Multi-Channel Help features of HelpSpot and Vivantio
    Feature
    HelpSpot
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Vivantio
    -
    Ratings
    Email support9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score8.8 out of 10
    ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Front
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Ivanti ITSM
    Score6.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HelpSpotVivantio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    2.3
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HelpSpotVivantio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    UserScape
    HelpSpot is well suited for streamlining support ticketing within the organization. By providing a single point of contact to email for support, we were able to increase response time and case resolution by approximately 30% through the increased efficiency of ticket routing via workflows and the ability for IT support staff to grab tickets from the queue instead of having them pile up in a mailbox that contains other emails as well.
    Incentivized
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    Vivantio
    I’d recommend Vivantio as an ITSM platform because it combines powerful functionality with ease of use. Its customizable workflows and automation streamline IT service management, saving time and improving efficiency. The platform scales well, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes, and it integrates seamlessly with other tools, ensuring smooth operations. Vivantio also offers excellent reporting capabilities, helping teams track performance and identify areas for improvement. If you’re looking for a reliable, flexible, and user-friendly ITSM solution, Vivantio is a great choice.
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    Pros
    UserScape
    • HelpSpot was great for organization. Having different queues allowed each of my team members to organize their conversations with the customer and quickly retrieve the history of the ticket.
    • HelpSpot is a fairly simple tool that has a friendly user interface. With it's more modern look, it made it easier for me personally to navigate and train team members on how to use it successfully.
    • HelpSpot allowed our team to view the responses section, which allowed our team to cut down on the time we spent responding to a ticket.
    Incentivized
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    Vivantio
    • Incident Tracking
    • Reporting
    • Customisation
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    Cons
    UserScape
    • The UI is a little dated but to be fair, shows most of the pertinent information at a glance on a well designed dashboard.
    • The UI can also be buggy at times with controls appearing in strange places. These glitches are usually corrected within a reasonable amount of time.
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    Vivantio
    No answers on this topic
    Likelihood to Renew
    UserScape
    My current job does not use this platform as it is not necessary for my job function.
    Incentivized
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    Vivantio
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    UserScape
    No answers on this topic
    Vivantio
    i find the system easy to navigate and customise
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    Alternatives Considered
    UserScape
    HelpSpot appears to be more of an old-school product but much of the recent technology is running under the surface. It has much of the compexity and customization available with Jira in tandem with the easy communications interface, not unlike Zendesk ,and some of the potential archival intelligence (in the works) of Fogbugz
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    Vivantio
    Vivantio's extensive customization features ensure it always balances in its favor by allowing businesses to tailor workflows, forms, and processes to their unique needs. This flexibility means the platform adapts to your organization, not the other way around, enabling seamless alignment with changing requirements and maximizing efficiency over time.
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    Return on Investment
    UserScape
    • Improved ticket response time
    • Workload reporting to upper management
    • Ticket category reporting to identify training opportunities
    Incentivized
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    Vivantio
    • Positive - Reporting
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    ScreenShots

    Vivantio Screenshots

    Screenshot of the dashboard to monitor service performance at a glance with configurable dashboards that surface workload, trends, SLAs, and the metrics that matter to each team.Screenshot of the self-service experience with access to requests, knowledge, services, and AI-assisted support from one branded portal.Screenshot of the dashboard to manage requests from one configurable workspace with the context, ownership, status, and service information agents need to move work forward.Screenshot of the editor used to build and visualize multi-step service processes with configurable workflows, automation, approvals, and routing.Screenshot of reporting and analytics for tracking performance, identifying trends, and improving service over time.Screenshot of Vivantio AI, which helps service teams Assist, Enrich, and Optimize service delivery.