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The 11 highest-rated support · ticketing

The highest-rated provider in the Top 11 The 11 Best Help Desk Software is Zendesk at 9.3/9.4, followed by Freshdesk (9.1/9.4).

Why this answer

Sorted by our 9.4-point composite score across 6 weighted criteria (see /methodology). Identical to the canonical ranking when the canonical ranking is also score-ordered.

Showing the top 11 of 11+ screened. Methodology at /methodology.

  1. #1Zendesk(rank #1 in The 11 Best Help Desk Software)

    9.3/9.4

    The most powerful and scalable enterprise-grade help desk with an unmatched app ecosystem.

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  2. #2Freshdesk(rank #2 in The 11 Best Help Desk Software)

    9.1/9.4

    A powerful, user-friendly platform offering the best balance of features and affordability.

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  3. #3HubSpot Service Hub(rank #3 in The 11 Best Help Desk Software)

    8.9/9.4

    Unbeatable integration with HubSpot's CRM for a unified view of the customer journey.

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  4. #4Intercom(rank #4 in The 11 Best Help Desk Software)

    8.7/9.4

    The leader in proactive, in-app messaging and AI-powered conversational support.

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  5. #5Salesforce Service Cloud(rank #5 in The 11 Best Help Desk Software)

    8.5/9.4

    The enterprise standard for support when deeply embedded in the Salesforce ecosystem.

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  6. #6Zoho Desk(rank #6 in The 11 Best Help Desk Software)

    8.2/9.4

    An exceptionally feature-rich help desk at a highly competitive price point.

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  7. #7Help Scout(rank #7 in The 11 Best Help Desk Software)

    8/9.4

    A simple, elegant help desk focused on personal, human-to-human customer conversations.

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  8. #8Gorgias(rank #8 in The 11 Best Help Desk Software)

    7.8/9.4

    The definitive help desk for e-commerce, with deep Shopify and Magento integration.

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  9. #9Jira Service Management(rank #9 in The 11 Best Help Desk Software)

    7.6/9.4

    The top choice for ITSM and teams needing tight integration with developer workflows.

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  10. #10Front(rank #10 in The 11 Best Help Desk Software)

    7.4/9.4

    A powerful, collaborative shared inbox that brings CRM context directly into email.

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  11. #11Linear(rank #11 in The 11 Best Help Desk Software)

    7.1/9.4

    A developer-first issue tracker used as a hybrid tool for product-aligned support.

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