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When to choose SolarWinds Service Desk
- Strong IT asset management
- ITIL ready
SolarWinds Service Desk vs LiveChat
Choosing between SolarWinds Service Desk and LiveChat? Both platforms can work for customer support teams, but they usually fit different company sizes, workflows, and budget expectations.
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When to choose LiveChat
- Industry-leading real-time chat
- Sneak peek (see what customers type before sending)
- 200+ integrations
- Publicly traded
Key differences between SolarWinds Service Desk and LiveChat
| Factor | SolarWinds Service Desk | LiveChat |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | IT and internal service teams | small and mid-sized support teams |
| Starting price | From $39/agent/mo | From $20/agent/mo |
| G2-style rating | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Main focus | ITSM workflows, service requests, and asset-related support | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations |
| Category | itsm | smb |
SolarWinds Service Desk limitations
- Interface can be clunky
- Setup takes time
LiveChat limitations
- Not a full helpdesk — ticketing is secondary
- Full helpdesk requires separate HelpDesk.com product
Switching from SolarWinds Service Desk to LiveChat or the other way around?
Use Help Desk Migration to move tickets, customers, agents, groups, comments, attachments, and historical support data with less manual work.