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SolarWinds Service Desk vs Sunrise ITSM: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 19th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 4,139 reviews from Help Desk users.
% Fit
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Ticket Management
4.6
Prioritization
3.5
Performance Metrics
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Real-Time Notifications
4.4
Alerts/Escalation
4.4
% Fit
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Ticket Management
4.8
Prioritization
--
Performance Metrics
--
Real-Time Notifications
4.2
Alerts/Escalation
5.0
User satisfaction
4.6
User reviews574
Ease of use
4.6
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
4.5
Customer support
4.6
4.4
User reviews10
Ease of use
4.8
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
4.8
Customer support
4.4
Price starts from
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
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Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Best for

Ideally suited for companies of any size, anywhere, with sophisticated IT organizations looking to deliver superior service to their internal customers (employees & internal other requesters).

We work with businesses across all industries, from the NHS, councils, education and finance firms, just to name a few, who are looking to streamline their service desk delivery.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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Video reviews
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User interface
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Do these products fit your needs?

Prioritize real-user-identified key features according to your needs to find your best fit.

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Access Controls/Permissions
207
Important
Activity Dashboard
388
Important

SolarWinds Service Desk

23/30
  • Customer Database
  • Macros/Templated Responses
  • Mobile App
  • Personalization
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Social Media Integration
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • API
  • Automated Routing
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Data Import/Export
  • Email Templates
  • Knowledge Base Management
  • Multi-Channel Communication
  • Performance Metrics
  • Prioritization
  • Real-Time Chat
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Self Service Portal
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
  • Single Sign On
  • Surveys & Feedback
  • Ticket Management
  • Workflow Management
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Sunrise ITSM

Top Features
25/30
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SolarWinds Service Desk
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Sunrise ITSM
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
SolarWinds Service Desk
  • By SolarWinds
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1999
Sunrise ITSM
  • By Sunrise Software
  • Located in United Kingdom
  • Founded in 1994
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