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Best help desk software for SaaS companies

Deskpro, Gorgias, HappyFox, Help Scout, Hiver, LiveAgent, ProProfs Help Desk, and Zoho Desk jointly meet the verified criteria for the top score of 27/27. They form a joint-leading shortlist; the evidence does not identify a single winner.

Ranked products

  1. Deskpro

    Deskpro is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • Deskpro supports sLAs.
    • Deskpro supports email ticketing.
    • Deskpro supports shared inbox.
    • Deskpro supports live chat.
    • Deskpro supports phone.

    Score: 27/27 · verified criteria: 5/5

  2. Gorgias

    Gorgias is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • Gorgias supports sLAs.
    • Gorgias supports email ticketing.
    • Gorgias supports shared inbox.
    • Gorgias supports live chat.
    • Gorgias supports phone.

    Score: 27/27 · verified criteria: 5/5

  3. HappyFox

    HappyFox is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • HappyFox supports sLAs.
    • HappyFox supports email ticketing.
    • HappyFox supports shared inbox.
    • HappyFox supports live chat.
    • HappyFox supports phone.

    Score: 27/27 · verified criteria: 5/5

  4. Help Scout

    Help Scout is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • Help Scout supports sLAs.
    • Help Scout supports email ticketing.
    • Help Scout supports shared inbox.
    • Help Scout supports live chat.
    • Help Scout supports phone.

    Score: 27/27 · verified criteria: 5/5

  5. Hiver

    Hiver is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • Hiver supports sLAs.
    • Hiver supports email ticketing.
    • Hiver supports shared inbox.
    • Hiver supports live chat.
    • Hiver supports phone.

    Score: 27/27 · verified criteria: 5/5

  6. LiveAgent

    LiveAgent is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • LiveAgent supports sLAs.
    • LiveAgent supports email ticketing.
    • LiveAgent supports shared inbox.
    • LiveAgent supports live chat.
    • LiveAgent supports phone.

    Score: 27/27 · verified criteria: 5/5

  7. ProProfs Help Desk

    ProProfs Help Desk is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • ProProfs Help Desk supports sLAs.
    • ProProfs Help Desk supports email ticketing.
    • ProProfs Help Desk supports shared inbox.
    • ProProfs Help Desk supports live chat.
    • ProProfs Help Desk supports phone.

    Score: 27/27 · verified criteria: 5/5

  8. Zoho Desk

    Zoho Desk is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • Zoho Desk supports sLAs.
    • Zoho Desk supports email ticketing.
    • Zoho Desk supports shared inbox.
    • Zoho Desk supports live chat.
    • Zoho Desk supports phone.

    Score: 27/27 · verified criteria: 5/5

  9. Jitbit Helpdesk

    Jitbit Helpdesk ranks 9th because:

    • Jitbit Helpdesk supports sLAs.
    • Jitbit Helpdesk supports email ticketing.
    • Jitbit Helpdesk supports shared inbox.
    • Jitbit Helpdesk supports live chat.

    Score: 24/27 · verified criteria: 4/5

  10. Freshdesk

    Freshdesk ranks 10th because:

    • Freshdesk supports sLAs.
    • Freshdesk supports email ticketing.
    • Freshdesk supports shared inbox.

    Score: 21/27 · verified criteria: 3/5

  11. Groove

    Groove shares 11th place because:

    • Groove supports email ticketing.
    • Groove supports shared inbox.
    • Groove supports live chat.

    Score: 12/27 · verified criteria: 3/5

  12. Re:amaze

    Re:amaze shares 11th place because:

    • Re:amaze supports email ticketing.
    • Re:amaze supports shared inbox.
    • Re:amaze supports live chat.

    Score: 12/27 · verified criteria: 3/5

Criteria comparison

Products are ranked only from verified, sourced facts. Missing evidence remains unknown and does not count as a negative claim.

Verified criteria used for this ranking
CriterionWeightDeskproGorgiasHappyFoxHelp ScoutHiverLiveAgentProProfs Help DeskZoho DeskJitbit HelpdeskFreshdeskGrooveRe:amaze
SLAs12Yes (+12 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+12 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+12 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+12 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+12 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+12 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+12 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+12 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+12 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+12 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Not confirmedNot confirmed
Email ticketing6Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026
Shared inbox3Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026
Live chat3Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Not confirmedYes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026
Phone support3Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed

Method and alternate format

Only products meeting the evidence threshold and coverage-gap rule are ranked. Missing facts earn no points and are not treated as negative claims.

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