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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Hiver

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AHiver is a customer service platform that brings together communication channels, apps, and data to improve customer support operations. Hiver enables real-time collaboration across every customer communication channel, offering AI and automation to resolve issues and help teams work faster. Hiver states that over 10,000 teams of all shapes and sizes globally from Flexport to Harvard University, Vacasa, and Epic Games rely on Hiver to deliver support that wins and retains customers for…

    $24

    per month per user

    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
    HiverVivantio
    Editions & Modules
    Lite
    $24
    per month per user
    Growth
    $34
    per month per user
    Pro
    $59
    per month per user
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HiverVivantio
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional Details20% discount for annual pricing.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
    HiverVivantio
    Incident and problem management
    Comparison of Incident and problem management features of Hiver and Vivantio
    Feature
    Hiver
    9.0
    4 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Vivantio
    7.6
    1 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Organize and prioritize service tickets9.04 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Ticket creation and submission9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ticket response9.04 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 Hiver and Vivantio
    Feature
    Hiver
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Vivantio
    -
    Ratings
    External knowledge base8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Internal knowledge base8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-Channel Help
    Comparison of Multi-Channel Help features of Hiver and Vivantio
    Feature
    Hiver
    8.5
    4 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Vivantio
    -
    Ratings
    Customer portal8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email support9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
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    HiverVivantio
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    Help Scout
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    Agiloft Service Desk (discontinued)
    Score9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    LiveAgent
    Score8.8 out of 10
    ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Front
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Ivanti ITSM
    Score6.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HiverVivantio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HiverVivantio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Hiver
    One scenario where Hiver works really well is in a shared support or billing inbox or anywhere multiple team members need access to the same messages. For example, when a customer emails about a billing question, we used to reply and manually loop in the billing team or forward the message. That often caused confusion, especially when someone forgot to “reply all” or responded only to the teammate instead of the customer.Now with Hiver, we just assign the conversation to the billing inbox, and whoever is available can respond. Everyone on the team can see the thread, status, and notes, which avoids duplicated efforts and missed replies. We also used to rely on Google Groups, but it wasn’t clear if someone had already replied, and there was no easy way to collaborate behind the scenes. Hiver completely solved that for us.As for situations where Hiver might be less ideal, I’d say if your team isn’t using Gmail or Google Workspace, then it’s probably not a good fit. It’s really designed for teams that live in Gmail so the team doesn't have to learn a new system. I'm sure some businesses will require a more robust ticketing solution but for our use case, this was a perfect option to improve outcomes, client service, and satisfaction.
    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
    Hiver
    • automation through rules
    • tagging emails, anaylics behind them
    • support, chat always responds right away
    Incentivized
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    Vivantio
    • Incident Tracking
    • Reporting
    • Customisation
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    Cons
    Hiver
    • It could be considered expensive, but ultimately worth every penny for those who use shared inboxes/groups to run their business.
    Incentivized
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    Vivantio
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Hiver
    Easy to use
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    Vivantio
    i find the system easy to navigate and customise
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    Support Rating
    Hiver
    Support is there, can be slow at times.
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    Vivantio
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Hiver
    True ticketing solutions are certainly more robust in that you can typically manage social media channels and phones, etc. But, in my opinion, when you don't have a team solely responsible for managing a ticketing system they can be complicated to implement. With HIVER, we're already all accustomed to managing our own G-Suite inbox, so it was simply a matter of teaching the team how to utilize the solution.
    Incentivized
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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
    Hiver
    • The ROI on showing how many emails are being received and addressed in a timely manner are great for KPIs
    • the ability to search and ensure emails are not being deleted as an automatic report is sent out the following day saying if any emails were deleted by whom
    • the ability to automate who gets assigned what emails from specific vendors per entity
    Incentivized
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    Vivantio
    • Positive - Reporting
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    ScreenShots

    Hiver Screenshots

    Screenshot of Hiver in GmailScreenshot of a view of a shared mailboxScreenshot of the collision alerts feature

    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.