ConnectWise PSA vs Zendesk comparison

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ConnectWise and Zendesk are both solutions in the Help Desk Software category. ConnectWise is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.0, while Zendesk is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.5. Additionally, 100% of ConnectWise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Zendesk users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

ConnectWise PSA and Zendesk compete in the business solution software category. ConnectWise PSA has the upper hand in customization and integration, while Zendesk is noted for its simplicity and efficiency.

Features: ConnectWise PSA provides robust IT service management, project management, and billing integration, which is beneficial for IT businesses. Zendesk focuses on customer interactions with strong ticketing systems, self-service, and omnichannel support. These differences highlight ConnectWise PSA’s focus on IT operations, while Zendesk enhances customer support experiences.

Room for Improvement: ConnectWise PSA could improve in response time of customer support, ease of initial deployment, and lowering complexity in setup. Zendesk could benefit from enhanced integration capabilities, more customization options, and improvements in handling high volumes of tickets more efficiently.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ConnectWise PSA's deployment is complex, focusing on long-term customization, which often requires more setup assistance. Zendesk features a simpler deployment process, leading to quicker implementation and easier adaptation. Zendesk's customer service is faster and more efficient, while ConnectWise PSA offers detailed support with potentially slower responses.

Pricing and ROI: ConnectWise PSA often has a higher initial setup cost due to its customization potential, offering strong ROI for IT workflow optimization. In contrast, Zendesk's pricing is more accessible with quicker ROI, making it ideal for businesses prioritizing customer service efficiency over extensive integration.

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Automation Anywhere

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Venkat Sivaprakash

Management Consultant at Accenture

Has significantly improved document-driven workflows and reduced processing time across finance and HR functions

Automation Anywhere has evolved significantly and upgraded itself to provide agentic AI and AI-based automation solutions for document automation. The product has matured considerably over time. We can create workflows that can call an API. We can include prompts in particular workflows for ChatGPT-related functions, connecting to an LLM and RAG to perform tasks. For document automation, modern features are available to train documents, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability over time. The system is very easy to use. I recently completed a course in document automation, typically designed for people involved in coding and technical aspects. Though I understand coding comprehensively, I don't do actual coding. The course was very accessible. Currently, extensive coding isn't necessary due to the hybrid model incorporating GenAI aspects, low-code, no-code capabilities, APIs, and numerous pre-built objects in Automation Anywhere. The features include GenAI-driven prompting methods and workflow creation capabilities. In these workflows, we can create decision boxes and call APIs without coding. We simply pull objects, drop them, connect them, and add minimal coding when needed. The most crucial aspect isn't coding but rather sizing the automation and fleshing out the details. Automation Co-pilot takes notes and performs automated analysis. It can extract details from videos, summarize conversations, and provide detailed information. During calls, it identifies instructions and performs tasks such as preparing reports and reconciliation. Automation Anywhere can also connect with Microsoft Co-pilot. Through Co-pilot, real-time operations can be executed, allowing direct interaction between vendors and automation through this component.

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Sivashankar Krishnamoorthie

Associate Director at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Centralized alerts and ticketing have improved SLA compliance and guided infrastructure decisions

For system monitoring and the alert system within ConnectWise PSA, we find it very useful, and its critical alerts are very important for us for ISOs and SOC compliances. The ticketing follow-up system is good, and there are many features that are very good in ConnectWise PSA. We use the time tracking feature with ConnectWise PSA, specifically for SLAs. The time tracking feature helps us improve billing accuracy, as it is really useful in improving the SLA of the tickets. We have different SLAs for different customers, including those who need a response within one hour and those who need a solution in one hour. According to those customer requirements, we have set the SLAs on the platform, and we get alerts if a ticket is going to be nearing the SLA. With the help of that, we improve the turnaround time and achieve the SLAs up to 90 percent maximum. ConnectWise PSA's reporting tools help our decision-making process a lot because, at certain points, we must make critical calls on moving and rebuilding servers. We can see the number of tickets and analyze server performance to make decisions, so it helps in that way.

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AmandaSanchez

Consultant and Startup Founder at AimHi Enterprises

Macros and automation have streamlined workflows and reduced manual effort across support teams

The ability to communicate on the Zendesk ticket through the actual user software, so TOPs, would have been helpful. Somehow seeing a user's ticket history within our app would have been beneficial. That is the only thing that I do not think existed at the time that might have been helpful. Some people struggled with Zendesk, but it was always easy enough to show them how to use it and what they were missing. The only times we really had people report concerns about it was when they did not understand that it could do that or how to use it in that way.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"There are many features of Automation Anywhere that were found to be most valuable like WLM, PDF integration, Advanced Excel Commands, Terminal Emulator and its commands, Interactive Forms building features of A2019 which helped us in developing UI for our front office automation and integrate it with multiple rest APIs."

"Being the end user, we didn't really have to get into a learning curve as such since our vendor partners were able to map everything for us as per our requirements. There was not much training that we had to do."

"The most valuable feature is IQ Bot, as it allowed us to train it to extract important logistical information from customer PDF documents, irrespective of the format."

"The marketing automation software provides easy workflow creation and management."

"Comparing to other products in the market, we are getting all the features in hundred percent quality with what the objective needs to be met by other products, and that is also delivered in Automation Anywhere."

"One of the most valuable features is IQ Bot. If you compare Automation Anywhere with any of the other organizations, we may get same type of RPA solution, as there are multiple organizations. But, IQ Bot was one of the primary reasons to choose Automation Anywhere. Using IQ Bot, we can extract more data out from the documents that are unstructured. Therefore, we need to do two things at the same time: We need to extract the information from image-based documents We need to make sure that the efficiency and accuracy of the extraction is improving with each extraction."

"I like the diversity. Every year, maybe even every six months, new modules are introduced to the program, and module enhancements are added to the toolbox to make automating various applications or situations easier."

"The most valuable feature, which was launched last year, is Automation Co-Pilot. Microsoft has a co-pilot, but it's only for Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. But Automation Anywhere offers a co-pilot that is suitable for Salesforce, Genesys, Atlassian, and other contact center and standard applications. This is a game-changing feature for Automation Anywhere..."

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"The search function is really good, and to have a single place where we have the account information stored is probably most valuable."

"The product has been pretty stable so far."

"Contains every feature that a VAR or MSP would want."

"We are able to use our ticket system to track any remediation of a device stored in our configurations."

"I also like ConnectWise's ability to set up queries. I can set up all these different queries that look for specific things and end up with a list of results, like feedback from the client or the ticket status."

"We like the way that ConnectWise is completely integrated. So you when you identify an opportunity, you can save it, and ConnectWise pushes it through to the whole invoicing process."

"ConnectWise lets us know when customers are looking at our quotes, so we know to reach out to them later."

"ConnectWise Manage has made a difference in the connection to all of the other employees."

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"The most valuable feature was its simplicity as it was made easy to use."

"It's very convenient to use."

"The initial setup is simple and straightforward."

"To be honest with you, I thought Zendesk was a very good product."

"We chose Zendesk because of its ease of use and the projected ROI."

"Zendesk Support has a lot of good APIs."

"Zendesk is a great product for managing and maintaining requests from users."

"My advice to others looking into using Zendesk is that if you need an alternative to GitHub Actions or GitHub issues, this is worth looking at."

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Cons

"IQ Bot requires a significant improvement for its data detection and data retention, mainly from the previously trained documents: regarding the document's format, layout, data contained within the document, the type of data that needs to be extracted."

"When we need to upgrade the bot version for various applications like SAP, the compatibility issues could be easier to resolve. The financial team is using version 5 or 6, but the automation engineer recommends only version 6 because it is more compatible. I think Automation Anywhere could handle these compatibility issues better."

"More structured and unstructured data collection will be a challenge. While we have the IQ Bot tool, the success rate at the beginning will be lower. It will be around 20 to 30 percent at the start because you need to train the bot at regular intervals. Of course, this depends on the data. This area could use be improvement."

"PDF extraction and cognitive automation need improvement."

"The initial setup was not that great. The road was very up and down. We struggled. A lot of the features were not compatible with applications which we are using. That was the reason. This was the initial days, we are talking about 2016 to 2017. The buzz was not as much as we are having now."

"Automation Anywhere's stability could improve. It isn't completely stable, but it's getting better daily."

"For improvement, I would like to see Automation Anywhere integrating with multiple other technologies. As of now, it is integrating with .NET. When it come to future technologies, I want Automation Anywhere to integrate with Python scripts, and make the execution easier. That will be very helpful, having our cognitive technologies interacting with Automation Anywhere."

"Because I am using an older version, I am rating the scalability as a seven out of 10. I feel a lack of convenience when I try to scale it."

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"It was a little complex. For example, figuring out what table in the setup tables contains the areas you would like to change is somewhat difficult."

"ConnectWise Manage can improve third-party integrations and the UI. The UI is good but it could improve in the graphics."

"ConnectWise Manage can improve by having more integration with different software and have the process simple."

"The tracking inventory or the way it tracks the products is not very good."

"The custom reporting needs to be improved."

"The login issues with the cache always needing to be cleared."

"ConnectWise PSA’s graphical interface is a little old."

"The speed could be better, and the reporting could be a lot better."

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"If I write an article, and I have a team of 30 people, and they all have a Zendesk account, when I write an article, I send them an email. "Hey guys, I just wrote this article. It's one of the most popular topics this month on which we are not covered. Please check it and make sure that you include it in your resolutions". The issue is, once I send it to those 30 people, and they open it, the next morning, that article is the most popular article."

"Most of the time, if a particular candidate has too many documents, it really takes some time to load."

"Additionally, "Internal note" is never just an internal note, it is sent to all recipients on the ticket, which has led to quite a lot of miscommunication and frustration."

"The data you get when logged in to Zendesk Support differs from the data you get when you programmatically query Zendesk Support through its API because of a sync time delay."

"We work in print so being able to preview files attached and having larger files (larger than 7MB would be great) would be a welcomed improvement."

"As per me, there arent much significant issues or areas for improvement with Zendesk, as my usage of it is limited. I appreciate its ability to organize tickets effectively based on tags, allowing me to easily gather and analyze customer feedback and requests."

"There could be improvements in integration, which can be achieved with APIs or tools like Zapier."

"I would like to see improvement in the "trigger" sections and "macros" as well."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"On average, a bot runner in Automation Anywhere can cost $5,000, while in Microsoft Power Automate, you can get most of the same functionality for $100."

"The price of Automation Anywhere is a little higher than some of the competition, such as UiPath. However, depending on the use case and other factors we are able to receive some discounts."

"We generally follow the Gain-Sharing Pricing model, which enables the customer to start getting the RPA benefits right from day one of their implementation."

"We are restricted to use one license on one PC. However, if my license is not working, I want to be able to use it somewhere else. This would be a nice improvement to the licensing, as other competitors in the market have better licensing terms."

"Automation Anywhere is competitive... Pega is somewhat comparable, but Pega also requires a lot more infrastructure and a lot more experience to get up and running."

"The pricing is reasonable and one can achieve ROI faster when compared to other tools."

"Automation Anywhere is affordable."

"The pricing of AA is similar to UiPath."

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"The pricing is not based on my clients so much as it is on how many people I have accessing the system, and I think it's pretty good."

"We're paying $940 a month for 14 users."

"The cost can be the main barrier. It's not a solution for a three person company. It just isn't going to be cost effective. Because ConnectWise Manage does have everything there, the licensing is a little bit restrictive as far as how they want to granularly assign licenses rather than having more of an all-inclusive package."

"The pricing of ConnectWise Manage is reasonable."

"I have one monthly license for all of the ConnectWise products I use, and it's $85 per user."

"There are some different add-ons and benefits that are optional and come at an additional cost."

"From what I hear, Zendesk's pricing is a little expensive."

"We pay for the solution on a yearly basis and my understanding is that the cost is about $30,000. That's the cost for 24 to 25 agents."

"The price is very competitive."

"Zendesk's licensing is not cheap. For Enterprise, we are paying $200 per agent. It's a per-month cost, so it's pretty steep. There are some services you need to pay extra for. For example, with Zendesk Guide, we had to buy the most expensive offering in order to get Multibrand and everything. We also had to pay a lot of money for themes."

"There are different plans that are offered. We are using the entry-level plan. The overall price of the solution should be reduced. The price is too high."

"You have to pay extra for better support. So it's not only the license that you pay for, but you have to pay extra for the support as well."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Performing Arts

Outsourcing Company

10%

Construction Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	162
Midsize Enterprise	86
Large Enterprise	565

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	1

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	37
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	12

Questions from the Community

How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It depends on your use case. Is it simply to automate a couple of processes? Is it to augment a human team? AA is ver...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

From my experience using AA tool, it depends on the applications that you want to automate, because there some applic...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It is a highly preferred RPA tool. You can check my Automation Anywhere Review to know more.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ConnectWise Manage?

We are purchasing 1,000 seats per year, so I am aware of the pricing and we are getting it at a dealer's price. The p...

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What needs improvement with ConnectWise Manage?

The only area of ConnectWise PSA that I find could be improved is in configuring everything, as we have to take help ...

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What is your primary use case for ConnectWise Manage?

I have been working with ConnectWise PSA for the past four years, and we are using the platform for our ticketing sys...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zendesk Support?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Zendesk shows that pricing is really affordable compared to...

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What needs improvement with Zendesk Support?

Regarding my main use case for Zendesk, it is really easy to use, but one of the cons I have with it is that it takes...

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What is your primary use case for Zendesk Support?

On a day-to-day basis, I use Zendesk to track, manage, and work on my cases. I also use it to upload information secu...

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Also Known As

Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)

ConnectWise Manage

Zendesk Support, Zendesk Guide, Zendesk Sell

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Overview

Automation Anywhere offers ease of use, robust system connectivity, and GenAI-driven document automation through a cloud-native platform, significantly enhancing productivity across multiple industries with advanced AI features.

Delivering a comprehensive suite of tools designed for easy integration and rapid deployment, Automation Anywhere drives efficiency by reducing costs and automating repetitive tasks. Its cloud-native platform supports broad industry adoption, including advanced AI features like process automation and Co-Pilot, streamlining complex workflows with minimal technical skills required. Users benefit from robust integration capabilities, which facilitate seamless interaction with multiple systems. However, there is room for improvement in areas such as user-friendliness for beginners, stability, flexible licensing, and enhanced OCR functionality. Organizations in sectors such as banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare gain from the improved operational efficiency and ROI Automation Anywhere offers.

What are the important features of Automation Anywhere?

Ease of Use: Simplifies automation tasks with a user-centric interface.
Robust Connectivity: Provides seamless integration with multiple systems.
GenAI-Driven Document Automation: Leverages AI to automate document management.
Process Automation & Co-Pilot: Enhances workflow automation with advanced AI.
Cloud-Native Platform: Enables rapid deployment and integration.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Time Savings: Automation drastically reduces manual processing time.
Cost Efficiency: Decreases overall operational costs by automating tasks.
Productivity Enhancement: Streamlines workflows with AI-driven tools.
Improved Integration: Enhances ability to work with multiple systems.
Scalability: Supports growth with a flexible cloud-native architecture.

In the insurance industry, Automation Anywhere is utilized for automating processes such as enrollment management and compliance checks. Its applications extend to supply chain management, financial transactions, and business performance monitoring across sectors like banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, helping organizations to automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

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ConnectWise PSA provides cloud-based features for seamless customer management, efficient ticketing, and enhanced technician productivity. With integration capabilities, it supports contract management, sales operations, inventory tracking, and billing flexibility, meeting diverse needs of users.

ConnectWise PSA addresses core functionalities such as customer relations management and IT issue management. It simplifies operations through critical alerts, SLA management, and comprehensive reporting tools, providing decision-makers with valuable insights. Complex contract support, along with integration capabilities, allows existing systems to function smoothly within the ConnectWise ecosystem. Users benefit from automated procedures, shortcuts, and search functionalities that streamline processes and improve efficiency in project management, financial tracking, and inventory maintenance.

What features define ConnectWise PSA?

Cloud-based Functionality: Ensures easy access and management across platforms.
Ticketing System: Enhances customer management and improves operational efficiency.
SLA Alerts and Reporting: Provides timely insights for better decision-making.
Automation and Shortcuts: Streamlines processes to increase productivity.
Seamless Integration: Works with existing systems, improving resource management.

What benefits should be expected?

Improved Technician Efficiency: Facilitates quick service delivery and task management.
Enhanced Customer Management: Provides vital tools for maintaining strong client relations.
Decision-Making Support: Offers robust reporting tools for strategic planning.
Billing Flexibility: Adapts to varied financial needs.

In industries like IT services, managed service providers utilize ConnectWise PSA for effective ticket management and comprehensive service desk functionalities. The platform facilitates tracking sales and managing endpoints, ensuring swift access to client configurations. Organizations leverage procurement and dispatch scheduling capabilities for streamlined operations. By integrating MSP Help Desk functionalities, they enhance invoice management and bulk ticket management, supporting optimum service delivery.

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Zendesk provides a versatile platform for managing customer interactions, offering efficient ticketing, customization, and integration features across multiple channels to enhance user experiences.

Zendesk stands out for its simplicity, ease of use, and comprehensive integration capabilities with CRM tools, which help optimize workflow efficiency. Users benefit from advanced analytics and reporting features that offer valuable insights into customer behavior. Multi-channel support and self-service portals are integral components, enhancing customer interaction experiences. While security protocols and flexible configurations contribute to its broad appeal, areas for improvement include more intuitive reporting, advanced customization of triggers and automations, and enhancements in knowledge management. Users express the need for better ticket management functionalities, efficient data synchronization, and refined interface aesthetics. Performance can be impacted by extensive customization, and there’s a call for competitive pricing and simplified licensing options.

What are Zendesk's most important features?

Simplicity and Ease of Use - Facilitates smooth onboarding and daily operations.
Integration Capabilities - Seamlessly integrates with CRM tools to enhance workflows.
Analytics and Reporting - Provides insights into customer behavior and operational efficiency.
Multi-Channel Support - Manages customer interactions across various channels.
Self-Service Portals - Empowers users to access information and solve issues independently.
Security and Flexibility - Offers strong security protocols and flexible configuration options.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Increased Productivity - Streamlines processes to boost team efficiency.
Enhanced Customer Experience - Multi-channel support and self-service options improve interactions.
Insightful Data Analysis - Superior reporting features offer valuable business insights.
Improved Workflow - Integrates seamlessly with existing tools to optimize operations.

Zendesk is extensively applied across sectors for customer support management and technical issue resolution. In HR or IT settings, it facilitates internal requests and knowledge base creation. Organizations leverage Zendesk's integration with collaboration tools like Slack and Jira, automating workflows and delivering detailed analytics, which are particularly useful for multinational operations handling queries in different languages and brands.

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Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics

IT Connexx, High Standards Technology Inc, Solvere One, MyIT, ConnectWise, Simpatico Systems, Fred IT Group, ECS, OneStop, K2 Technologies, Clark Integrated Technologies, Jmark, Geek on Wheels

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