TOPdesk vs Zoho Desk comparison

TOPdesk and Zoho are both solutions in the Help Desk Software category. TOPdesk is ranked #19 with an average rating of 6.0, while Zoho is ranked #22 with an average rating of 6.0. Additionally, 84% of TOPdesk users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Zoho users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

TOPdesk and Zoho Desk are competitors in the helpdesk software market. Each offers distinct features, with TOPdesk excelling in support features and ease of use, while Zoho Desk leads with its automation capabilities and customizability for tailored customer solutions.

Features:TOPdesk offers a self-service portal, integrated asset management, and incident management for a comprehensive service and facility management approach. Zoho Desk provides strong automation, multichannel support, and analytics to streamline operations and enhance customer interactions.

Room for Improvement:TOPdesk could improve its reporting features and enhance its facility management integration. It may also benefit from more robust customization options. Zoho Desk could enhance its IT management capabilities and offer more intuitive interfaces. Expanding integration options beyond the Zoho ecosystem would also add value.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:TOPdesk ensures straightforward deployment with extensive IT service management resources and dedicated service teams. Zoho Desk's cloud-based deployment emphasizes scalability and seamless integration into the Zoho applications suite, with responsive support channels for dynamic environments.

Pricing and ROI:TOPdesk typically incurs a higher initial setup cost, offset by its comprehensive features and long-term benefits. Zoho Desk provides competitive pricing with scalable plans, optimizing ROI by offering cost-effective solutions that favor scalability and immediate value. Zoho Desk allows gradual growth through its tiered pricing strategy.

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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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Martina Peneva

People Technology Lead at Scandinavian Tobacco Group

Implement service management changes while addressing UI improvements

Topdesk's user interface makes it easy to handle requests and escalate them to other groups or reassign them when working on a single ticket. Additionally, the service management tool in HR allows for a change in delivering services, replacing email communication with ticket raising. The knowledge library enables the local HR to store and share relevant information and frequently asked cases, enhancing collaboration. The ticket system also facilitates escalating cases to other involved departments. IT, HR, and some other teams primarily use this system.

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JoseJunior3

Advisor at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Efficient integration enhances customer insights and communication

The integration between Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk, and Zoho Projects is very good. One of the key features of Zoho CRM is the ability to record telephone calls using AI. The AI tool, Tele Zia, translates calls into bullet points, providing insights such as when to send emails or contact the customer based on previous conversations.

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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

"As a tool, IQ Bot is easy to use, powerful, and very competitive compared to others."

"We had some business users who created their first bot four weeks back, and they were thrilled; it was very easy for them because of the drag and drag, and they understood the process very well."

"The UI is very user-friendly, even for someone who doesn't have much coding knowledge."

"We have leveraged automation to increase economies of scale and value-added work while reducing operating costs."

"We get positive feedback from the client regarding the processes that we have developed, as it saves a lot of their manual time and most of their work is done by the bot, without any human intervention."

"The features that help us satisfy the needs of the customer to overcome mundane activities using task bots and meta bots are the most valuable along with the rich controls in the control room. The developer team is able to capture all the necessary steps without much hassle with the visual designer and the ability to test each step of automation has helped in delivering error-free automation to our customer."

"Overall, we've saved a lot of time, as there's a recent process that we automated which saves around 200 to 300 hours each month, depending on the number of accounts that come in."

"Automation Anywhere has excellent features."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is the ticketing feature."

"The most valuable feature of TOPdesk is its ease of use if you have implemented it in the right way. If you're not implementing it in the right way, then it's very difficult."

"When it comes to implementing new features, they listen to what their customers want via a suggestion forum that they have."

"It is an easy-to-use solution."

"The most valuable feature of TOPdesk is the reports."

"TOPdesk is overall very stable."

"This solution has provided me with a well-defined process and interaction, compared to my previous tool, GLPI."

"Its ITSM approach is quite useful."

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"It is a scalable platform."

"The most valuable features are that it's user-friendly, you can customize it the way you want it, and it is very easy to use. You don't need anybody else to configure it."

"You can use the solution anywhere, anytime, even on mobile phones, and it is capable of supporting a lot of users while remaining quite stable."

"It is a highly scalable solution. You can easily add more users through the portal within seconds."

"The initial setup is easy."

"The solution doesn't have any bugs."

"The product has a lot of features."

"Zoho Desk offers a wide range of features that allow integration with different systems, enhancing ease of use."

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Cons

"Automation Anywhere could enhance its services by establishing a local office in our region to provide better support."

"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."

"We face issues when we need to increase volumes. Currently, it is failing for some reason, and we don't know the reason. It fails or stops, then we need to see what is going on. We have to fix that, then our developers need to rerun it. These are mostly practical challenges for our team who uses it on daily basis."

"We would like it to be more user-friendly."

"I would like to see them expand the service catalog with RCA add-ons to the current RPA package."

"The AI centricity is a bit behind compared to the way we see Microsoft and AWS doing it. This is the feedback that I have also given to them. They need to expand themselves to provide more services than just RPA. Only RPA may not be enough for us, and it would not be our preferred choice for an automation tool."

"When I change the name of a variable in the Variable Manager, I would really like it to change in the code."

"If the option were available to use the old generic-style variable type, it would be helpful."

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"In some fields, it's just not good enough."

"An operator is also a user but requires creating two different records."

"This solution is modular so you only buy what you need, but I prefer what some companies are doing where they include everything in the package."

"The solution's change management could be better."

"Change management implementation, facility management, and making reservations on assets can be improved."

"It is time-consuming to add new users."

"All companies have processes that need to be adjusted. When you have a change, you need to name it, and many companies have a set of changes you can use. It would be helpful if there were more space in TOPdesk to name the change or use metadata to record the kinds of changes."

"From a UI perspective, there is room for improvement. It sometimes takes many steps to do something simple, like creating or moving a knowledge item."

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"They could enhance the product’s features to customize the automated email responses."

"There is room for improvement with the pricing."

"The main concern is the pricing of Zoho Desk, as I consider it to be on the expensive side."

"I would want Zoho Desk to integrate Zoho CRM, Zoho SalesIQ , and Zoho Campaigns."

"It could be easier to link Zoho Desk and Outlook."

"The solution could improve its stability and scalability."

"Zoho Desk needs to be enhanced to support IT service management policies."

"The solution needs to have more customization on alerts and notifications."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We would like to use Citrix going forward. We use Bot Runners to scale up, and it gets to be expensive. Using Citrix, it can mitigate costs."

"The major reason that we selected Automation Anywhere was the licensing model."

"IQ Bots are very costly. It's not a sustainable bot for us as of now. We will look for better, alternate options for that."

"The starting price, which is a one-off fee is a bit high and this may deter mid and small-sized companies from acquiring and decide to shun the platform."

"In terms of pricing, it's not at all cheap, and that's a concern. The licensing cost is very high. While I don't know the exact prices of other tools, Microsoft offers the lowest pricing for its RPA platform compared to UiPath and Automation Anywhere."

"It's cheaper than other similar solutions."

"The current pricing for Automation Anywhere seems a little higher compared to competitors Power Automate or UiPath. Automation Anywhere is perceived as pricey due to the support model charges ranging from 20% to 30% based on the plans."

"It is somewhere in the middle. The price and value of Automation Anywhere are better than UiPath. The pricing is good globally. It could be a little bit cheaper, but it is good."

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"The solution is inexpensive compared to competitors."

"Compared to other products in this segment, I think that they are priced well and not too expensive."

"TOPdesk's pricing is cheaper than Jira's."

"There are three fee options to choose from for a company and these options compared to market prices are very high. For example, if I use one of the first options for 10 assets, then it costs 20,000 Euros. If you went to competitors, then you pay less."

"The cost of the solution on a yearly basis is $20,000. Technical support is not extra. It's included in the yearly cost. Updates are also included. The solution is good at keeping its product up to date."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable and not expensive."

"The product costs $10 to $25 per user per month."

"Zoho Desk's cost is pretty much okay."

"Price-wise, Zoho Desk is about 35 USD a month per user."

"Zoho Desk's pricing is more flexible."

"The pricing is better than Zendesk. Zendesk charges in USD per user per month, whereas Zoho let us pay in Naira (Nigerian currency)."

"Regarding pricing, it's 35 USD per user a year and 45 USD per user a month. Under the price, I have access to all Zoho products since it all falls under Zoho One's package."

"Zoho Desk is a cost-effective solution."

"The gap is limited, but it should limit the price back bracket so that most start-ups can use it most effectively."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Educational Organization

10%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	157
Midsize Enterprise	81
Large Enterprise	558

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	7

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	1

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 needs improvement with TOPdesk?

From a UI perspective, there is room for improvement, as some tasks like creating or moving a knowledge item within t...

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What is your primary use case for TOPdesk?

I use Topdesk to change the way we deliver our services in HR to the business. Instead of writing an email to a parti...

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What advice do you have for others considering TOPdesk?

The overall solution rating I would give Topdesk is a six. Whether I would recommend the product would depend on the ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoho Desk?

The pricing in Brazil is complicated due to the high exchange rate, with one dollar equaling six reais. Altasnet has ...

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What needs improvement with Zoho Desk?

Zoho Desk could be improved by making it multi-tenant, as it is currently not suitable for service providers with mul...

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What is your primary use case for Zoho Desk?

We use Zoho Desk ( /products/zoho-desk-reviews ) for support tickets. We have a web interface where each customer can...

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Also Known As

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

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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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TOPdesk enhances ITSM with valuable features like change management and incident management. Its modules support service level and asset management. Users find its interface effective for ticket handling and request escalation.

TOPdesk primarily supports IT service management across organizations, facilitating the complete ITSM lifecycle. It offers modules for change, incident, and configuration management, along with features for ticketing and asset management. The service management capabilities extend to HR, helping employees raise tickets efficiently. Some organizations utilize it for onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining a knowledge library. It addresses needs in project management and financial approvals.

What Are The Key Features of TOPdesk?

Change Management: Streamlines processes necessary for IT changes.
Incident Management: Ensures issues are tracked and resolved promptly.
Reporting Modules: Offers metrics on service performance.
Call Module: Manages customer interactions effectively.
Service Level Management: Monitors and maintains service quality.
Asset Management: Tracks and manages organizational assets.
Reservation Management: Simplifies resource reservations.
Ticketing Feature: Enhances departmental collaboration.
Knowledge Library: Facilitates information sharing across teams.

What Benefits Should Users Look For?

Improved Collaboration: Enhances communication across IT and HR.
Comprehensive ITSM Support: Covers incident, change, and configuration.
Streamlined Onboarding: Supports seamless integration for new employees.
Enhanced Project Management: Assists in managing extensive projects.
Efficient Request Handling: Simplifies ticket management processes.
Informed Decision-Making: Provides insightful reporting data.

TOPdesk is widely used in diverse sectors for ITSM. Organizations employ it for lifecycle management of IT services, leveraging its change and configuration modules. It aids HR departments in managing service requests and employee transitions, providing valuable support in IT and project management.

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Zoho Desk offers a user-friendly platform with customizable features that integrate seamlessly with other systems. It supports mobile access, automation, and comprehensive ticketing, making it suitable for managing customer engagement efficiently and providing flexible pricing options.

Zoho Desk is designed to enhance customer support operations with a robust ticketing system and an intuitive interface that facilitates easy configuration and extensive integrations. It supports multi-channel communication including chat, calls, and social media, providing tools to manage customer interactions seamlessly. Users benefit from AI-driven insights and team productivity tracking, which helps in managing service-level agreements and enhancing support efficiency. Though praised for its features, improvement areas include better integration capabilities, more knowledgeable tech support, improved IT service management, and more flexible customization options. Concerns about pricing, lack of lookup fields, and missing features like night mode are also noted. Organizations use it to consolidate inquiries from email and social media and integrate CRM systems for improved customer interactions and issue tracking.

What are the key features of Zoho Desk?

Customizable Features: Tailors to unique business needs with flexibility.
Mobile Access: Provides support on the go through mobile applications.
Automation: Streamlines tasks and automates support workflows.
AI-Driven Insights: Offers data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Multi-Channel Support: Facilitates interactions through chat, email, and social media.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly connects with CRM and other platforms.
Team Productivity Tracking: Monitors and enhances team performance.

What benefits can users expect from Zoho Desk?

Improved Customer Engagement: Enhances interaction handling and communication.
Efficient Ticket Management: Simplifies logging and tracking support issues.
Flexible Pricing Options: Offers tiered options to suit different business sizes.
Seamless CRM Integration: Integrates effortlessly with customer relationship management systems.
Robust Analytics: Provides insightful data for strategic planning.

Zoho Desk is extensively implemented in industries that focus on comprehensive customer support. Companies leverage its multi-channel support to handle emails, social media, and other channels effectively. It is frequently used in tech and service industries to track issues, manage SLAs, and enhance asset management processes. The integration with CRM systems allows businesses to align support operations with sales and service strategies.

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Sample Customers

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

City of Amsterdam, University of Edinbroughm, IKEA, KLM Catering Services, FloraHolland, BOVAG, PostNL, Total, Hilton, Oce, Canon, Agip, Compass Group, Serco, Danone, BMW, Eneco, And many more.

Intel, Sears, Daimler, Essilor, Aon Hewitt, Shop Your Way, CoffeeRocket

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