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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 21st, 2026 # Reviews of SysAid Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews TO Toluwalope O Data AnalystBanking, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I also like the reporting feature because it provides useful insights into our support performance and helps us track how the team is doing.“ July 9, 2026 NV Norbert V IT Admin - AnalystElectrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “We are big company with more than 15 000 employees, we have a lot of tickets when something goes wrong, Sysaid was not initialy setup for such big companies, it tend to get laggy.“ February 27, 2026 MV Michaela V IT AnalystMachinery, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Asset management integration – ability to link tickets directly to assets helped with troubleshooting and audit traceability.“ April 30, 2026 Kofi A IT Service Management AnalystInformation Technology and Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Most of the reports still need some customization, and that can be a little tedious to manage.“ May 16, 2026 PG PRINCESS G Performance ManagementBanking, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Its automation and clear workflows improve response times and support better cross‑team communication. While setup and configuration can be challenging at times, and the interface could be smoother, it still provides strong value with its insights and integrated ITSM features.“ March 31, 2026 BR Borja R IT ConsultantInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The main drawback is that certain advanced configurations—especially in automation rules and integrations—can be time-consuming for new administrators.“ December 4, 2025 CU Cephas U Enterprise Business Intelligence and ReportingFinancial Services, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Also, it helps me track the area in which the users need more trainings, and it has helped my team to develop solutions to address their needs.“ March 24, 2026 II Ifte I IT Support EngineerFinancial Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Reporting and dashboards are limited/customisation is difficult“ May 20, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 526 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Luigi C. IT Servicedesk Manager Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Efficient IT Management with Some Room for Improvement" September 5, 2024 5.0 Overall, SysAid has been a great ITSM solution for our organization, simplifying support processes and improving user satisfaction, though there are some areas for improvement. Pros SysAid's user-friendly interface and real-time chat feature make it easy to manage IT support tasks and provide immediate assistance to users. Cons The self-service portal could use a design update, and the change management process is not as intuitive as it could be. Alternatives considered [ServiceNow IT Service Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/152874/ServiceNow-Knowledge-Management/)[Freshdesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/124981/Freshdesk/) Reason for choosing SysAid We chose SysAid because it offered the best balance of features, ease of use, and affordability. While ServiceNow was too complex and costly, and Freshdesk lacked some advanced ITSM features we needed, SysAid provided all the essential tools at a reasonable price, making it the ideal choice for our organization. Switched from [ServiceNow IT Service Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/152874/ServiceNow-Knowledge-Management/) We switched from ServiceNow to SysAid primarily due to the cost. SysAid provided a more affordable solution with the essential features we needed, making it a better fit for our budget while still delivering robust IT support capabilities. Review Source SD Spyros D. Assistant Professor Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple and intuitive, I get along well with it." July 2, 2025 5.0 Reliable way to report requirements and problems, processing according to priorities. Surely benefits from implementation in the respective field. Pros We've been using the ITAM variant in our field for years. There's a nice dashboard where you can see how many tickets are still open, how much time is left and the team's performance. If someone is already working on a ticket, you can see it at the top which is quite helpful. The knowledge base is also quite helpful, but it's rather difficult to find specific instructions there. Cons Unfortunately, the program is often only as good as its users, which means you have to get to grips with SysAid in particular in order to be able to use all features of the program. Switched from [Zoho Desk](https://www.capterra.com/p/169505/Zoho-Desk/)[Zendesk Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/164283/Zendesk/) Onboarding new users was not necessarily admin-friendly for my previous tools, SysAid has done an excellent job in this. Review Source PL Patrick L. . Medical Devices Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cloud and Spaces Migration is Not Complete" November 5, 2025 3.0 I like the on-prem system and the classic UI, it was great. This new Cloud environment and Spaces UI feels like an abandoned project that the leadership team just has not been able to call a failure and rollback yet. Either finish it or nix it. Sitting in this halfway point is counterproductive and a clear failure. Pros Very robust system with many tools and abilities baked in. Very Versatile. SysAid is working with third party tools for integration opportunities with many, many pieces of software and other environments. Cons The move from Classic to Spaces UI has been ongoing for years now, seems to have been abandoned at some point and left in an unfinished state. Spaces is half-baked with tons of issues and seems like it's been stuck halfway through its development for years now. Their documentation explaining everything about SysAid and how to use every component was great.....5-7 years ago. For the environment these days it's a coin flip if the documentation is on point or not. Switched from [Syncro](https://www.capterra.com/p/207618/Syncro/)[Remote Monitoring and Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/144309/Atera/) Taking back ownership of ITSM from our MSP. Review Source AP Alex P. IT Manager Government Administration Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "An outstanding ITSM solution delivered by an exceptional team of professional" July 10, 2025 5.0 SysAid are a committed and professional team, they bring a great balance of expertise and enthusiasm to their work. It’s clear they genuinely enjoy what they do. Highly recommended! Pros We are currently in the implementation stage of the SysAid ITSM tool, and the experience so far has been outstanding. The SysAid team has been very approachable, highly knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly throughout the process. Their professionalism and support have made a real difference. There have been no hidden costs, which has made budgeting and planning straightforward. We’re especially impressed with their automation capabilities and Agentic AI solution - both are powerful, intuitive, and easily configurable. These features are set to save us significant time and money, streamlining our operations and boosting efficiency Cons While the AI and automation capabilities of this ITSM solution are undeniably powerful, streamlining many repetitive and time-consuming tasks, here is a potential downside. The reduction in manual input could impact certain roles, particularly those focused on routine service desk functions. This shift, although beneficial for operational efficiency, may leave limited time for individuals to reskill or for organisations to redeploy staff effectively. To fully realise the benefits of automation while maintaining a strong support culture, it’s essential that organisations proactively plan for workforce transition and invest in upskilling and internal mobility Reason for choosing SysAid SysAid had the best price and AI/Automation features. Switched from [Hornbill](https://www.capterra.com/p/143649/Hornbill/) There were some limitations in workflow design, Ai and automation features. Review Source OC Oscar C. Analist Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A robust, very secure, and organized system for support and organizational management, with some redundancy details, but for the price, it's perfect." May 19, 2026 4.0 I am a helpdesk user and sysAid helps me maintain control and tracking of each ticket generated without loss of information and order. Pros The system is very practical and greatly aids control because it makes identifying each process very easy. Cons The system tends to be very repetitive in some processes where that validation is already necessary. Alternatives considered [ServiceNow](https://www.capterra.com/p/254088/ServiceNow/) Reason for choosing SysAid more practical and I had already used this system before Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Data Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable ITSM Solution with Room for UI Improvement" March 31, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with SysAid has been positive. It provides a reliable and structured platform for managing incidents and service requests, improving efficiency and accountability. While the core functionality is strong, there is room for improvement in user interface and ease of configuration. Pros The centralized ticketing system and automation capabilities stand out the most. SysAid makes it easy to log, track, and manage incidents and service requests in a structured way, improving response times, accountability, and overall efficiency in IT service delivery. Cons The user interface feels somewhat outdated and not very intuitive, which can make navigation and configuration more time-consuming. Additionally, some customization and workflow setup processes are more complex than expected. Review Source WA Wealth A. Data Engineer Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable but Needs Better Flexibility" March 19, 2026 5.0 Overall, it has been a solid and dependable tool for managing service requests and maintaining structure in operations. It performs well for core functions, but there’s definitely room for improvement in terms of usability, flexibility, and modern user experience. With a few enhancements, it could be much more efficient and user-friendly. Pros What did you like most about SysAid? What stood out most is how structured and centralized everything is. It makes tracking tickets, managing requests, and maintaining visibility across issues quite straightforward. The reporting features are also useful, especially when you need to pull insights for decision-making or performance tracking. It does a good job supporting organized workflows. Cons The interface can feel a bit rigid and not very intuitive at times. Customization is somewhat limited, especially when trying to tailor things to specific workflows or user needs. Some processes also feel more manual than they should be, which can slow things down. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Assistant IT Manager Hospitality Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Benefits of SysAid as your ITSM" March 23, 2026 5.0 SysAid has really help us to streamline our ITSM. Previously we were not using an ITSM. However, since we started using SysAid we are able to get an overall view into the various IT related issues that our users face daily Pros The ability to automate the ticketing process and the AI feature that helps with the solving of tickets. It also provides performance insights on a weekly basis. Hence allow us to keep tracking of what is happening in our IT department Cons There is a limited to the number of assets that can be added to the SysAid Asset management module based on the license you purchased. It would be good if the Asset limit could be increased Review Source VG Victor G. Jefe de IT Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Perfect Balance Between Automation and Ease of Use." April 8, 2026 5.0 Our overall experience with SysAid has been outstanding. It has provided us with a stable, secure, and scalable environment to manage our global IT services. The transition to the cloud was seamless, and the performance has been consistently high. Beyond the software itself, the customer support has been top-notch—they are responsive and genuinely interested in our success. It has truly modernized how we deliver IT services to our employees, moving us from a reactive help desk to a structured, data-driven department. Pros The strongest aspect of SysAid is its ability to consolidate multiple IT functions into a single platform. Having IT Asset Management (ITAM) natively integrated with the Service Desk has significantly improved our operational visibility. Additionally, the recent AI Copilot features have proven to be an excellent value-add, helping our team stay productive and focused on high-priority tasks. Cons The only minor drawback is that the advanced reporting module has a steeper learning curve than the rest of the software. While the data is comprehensive, it takes some time to train staff on how to build highly customized, non-standard dashboards for different departments. Review Source BR Borja R. IT Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Reliable and Well-Rounded ITSM Solution With Strong Automation" December 4, 2025 4.0 Overall, my experience with SysAid has been very positive. In terms of security, the platform provides reliable controls that inspire confidence when managing sensitive data. Its feature set is comprehensive, covering everything from ticketing and asset management to knowledge bases and automation tools. The automation capabilities stand out the most, enabling smoother operations and helping reduce repetitive tasks. The customer support provided by SysAid is helpful and responsive, particularly when dealing with technical inquiries. With regard to value for money, SysAid offers a strong package, especially for organizations looking for an all-in-one ITSM solution. The live chat function improves user engagement by offering real-time assistance, and the deployment process, while requiring some initial setup effort, is well-documented and straightforward once familiar with the system. In summary, SysAid is a reliable, feature-rich platform that enhances productivity and offers a good balance between functionality, security, and overall cost. Pros What I liked most about SysAid is its solid set of features combined with powerful automation capabilities. The platform makes it easy to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and keep support operations highly organized. Its security measures are robust, and the live chat tool allows quick communication with users, improving resolution times. Cons The main drawback is that certain advanced configurations—especially in automation rules and integrations—can be time-consuming for new administrators. Additionally, while the value for money is generally good, some add-on features could be more competitively priced. Review Source RS Rasheed S. System Support Technician Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SysAid Helpdesk" December 23, 2024 4.0 Experience with he application has been a love hate relationship sometime it gets on my nerves but at the end of the day it is a general application the organization i work in use. Pros The SysAid's application is great at managing the work load of the team i work in it better organize specifically what task are meant for which individual. Cons SysAid's GUI can be at times very hard to navigate and sometime to cluttered it also looks dated compared to other helpdesk application. Alternatives considered [Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/) Reason for choosing SysAid Because it was already implemented into our business. Review Source JK Jeffrey K. IT Manager Wholesale Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great helpdesk/ITSM package." November 21, 2024 5.0 Great help getting started and als with the support team after implenentation, they truly helped me in getting started. They truly listen to their customers for when they bring up new things like intune support for asset management. Pros The way AI is actually helpful for myself on the helpdesk side but also for the end user with a problem and it is not just another marketing thing, and the marketplace with really useful add-ons and integrations like Zapier. Cons Setting up, but that is a problem you have with all new tools. Alternatives considered [Trello](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/)[TOPdesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/127562/TOPdesk/) Reason for choosing SysAid Pricing and functionality, other reviews and talking to representatives from the different companies. Review Source JS Johannes S. ICT Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SysAid best ITIL based IT Support tool in the market" October 6, 2023 5.0 We have been using SysAid for almost 5 years now and we have been very happy with the system, support and have commited now to another 3 years to SysAid. We are moving to the cloud version in the next month so we are very excited about this. They are also not standing still on development so we will not get stuck with old outdate technologies. Pros Ticket management, reporting and classifications is one of the key features that lead to the decision to make sysaid our long-term partner. The workflow functionality and teams integration is going to change our whole business, so we are very excited to move forward on SysAid Cloud. The customization is also a big plus for us. Cons The old-style interface but hat is also a thing of the past now that we are moving into the cloud and there new UX/UI is coming out early next year. Alternatives considered [Vision Helpdesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/102230/Vision-Helpdesk/) Reason for choosing SysAid Financial and customization was the biggest issues with Helpdesk Review Source PA Peter A. Specialist, Country IT Support Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SysAid for ITSM and Operations " September 4, 2024 5.0 SysAid are great tool and it's not just IT Service Management, HR< and fleet department also use it. e.g., Fleet uses to book and schedule for vehicle rooting maintenance. Pros Reporting, Analytic and performance review Cons The Complexity. Sometimes, it's difficult to find some features Alternatives considered [ServiceNow IT Service Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/152874/ServiceNow-Knowledge-Management/) Reason for choosing SysAid Cost-effective and ability to customize it to our existing processes Review Source AC Arun C. Associate Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "SysAid - The Lion King Of Ticket Managment" November 28, 2023 5.0 Pretty Good with managing and working on tickets. However there can be some improvements in the UI level. Hope you guys work into that. Thanks! Pros 1\. Communication with End Users with Email Integration 2. Ticket management (Ticket routing, Status Updates etc) 3. Ticket Administration (Reports, Surveys etc) Cons 1\. UI is pretty Old 2. There are some issues with the email-sending feature where even an extra comma in the addresses would show the message not sent but still the message will be sent which the sender will be unaware of. 3. List views in SysAid automatically refreshes which makes me lose all the filters which is really frustrating to be honest. Alternatives considered [Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/) Reason for choosing SysAid JIRA is good for managing Sprints but SysAid is quite easy to use and manage the tickets. Review Source AJ Adewale J. Analyst, IT Service Desk Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great User Experience " October 20, 2021 5.0 Great graphic user interface, with awesome user experience Pros Ability to be able to use the analytic and reporting at convenience, creating your type of report weekly, daily or monthly. Spooling at ease when and how you want it . Sysaid CX/UX is top notch for a first time user (onboarding) easy navigation Sysaid asset lifecycle, helps with onboarding and offboarding of an employee in the business with smooth transition and great experience. Sysaid helps with right prioritization, the impact and urgency of tickets helps both the user and process manager . Cons The chat console is not really in use, still struggles with the chat session from the administrative point of view Alternatives considered [Freshdesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/124981/Freshdesk/) Reason for choosing SysAid First Pricing, with UX and smooth navigation for user and admin Review Source II Ifte I. IT Support Engineer Financial Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Reliable ITSM tool with strong core features " May 20, 2026 4.0 Overall, our experience with SysAid has been positive. It’s user-friendly, reliable, and supports our daily IT support operations efficiently. While some areas like certain design features and reporting could improve, the core functionality meets our needs well. Pros Easy to use and quick to onboard new users Good ticketing and incident management features Good performance with minimal downtime Cons Some functions feels lacking in some areas Reporting and dashboards are limited/customisation is difficult Review Source AS Andrew S. Applications Specialist Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "SysAid AI agent Excels" March 21, 2025 4.0 Overall integration and use was straight forward with only a few deficiencies in their documentation. The issues we experienced had more to do with changes with Microsoft rather than the SysAid portion, but documentation issues are still documentation issues Pros The AI agent has proven to be a very valuable tool that has greatly increased efficiency and end user satisfaction. Cons I would like to see a deployment of the SysAid agent via Intune in addition to some kind of remote access tool for our users who utilize android tablets for 100% of their work. Review Source LT Lee T. Global service TL Dairy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "global service TL" April 23, 2025 5.0 postive and good experience overall the support from the team is excellent they are always willing to assist and help manage the platform. getting support from the team is a fast process and always done with a smile. Pros the team and support from \[sensitive content hidden\]. the workflows, incident management and change made ease of access and updating reporting and support during upgrade made easy Cons some development can be challaging but the team ensure they support me through the course Review Source NN Neetish N. Application Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Smooth Ticket Management and Automation" April 15, 2025 4.0 Pros Sysaid is Easy to use, customisation, and has strong reporting capability including dashboard. Cons Sysaid is a good prouct but there is need to improve the overall UI. Review Source BR Brian R. Support Technician Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sysaid is great for IT management " January 30, 2025 5.0 SysAid is a powerful IT service management (ITSM) solution that streamlines helpdesk operations with its intuitive interface and automation features. It offers seamless ticketing, asset management, and reporting, improving efficiency and user experience. SysAid's flexibility and customizable workflows make it a great fit for businesses of any size. Pros Easy to learn and use from an admin and end user point of view Cons I personally find the knowledge base tab can get a little messy. This maybe user based. Review Source VK Vijay K. Service Desk Manager Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the Simplest and easiest Ticketing tools with lot of exciting Features" December 27, 2024 5.0 It can be accessed easily across multiple devices seamlessly Tickets get refreshed faster. There is no latency We created routing rules for different categories in SysAid, so the manual interaction was reduced. When an end user submits a ticket, it goes to the respective teams directly. Due to this implementation, response times have reduced. We integrated SysAid into Microsoft Teams platform. Implementation of SysAid Copilot AI Chatbot Pros Integration with Microsoft Teams Implementation of SysAid Copilot AI Chatbot Migration to cloud Cons SysAid Testing environment is refreshed manually based on the ticket we submit to SysAid. It is the Only con i could think of. Otherwise, the product is excellent in all areas Review Source ED Emily D. Web Developer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SysAid makes solving our end-users problems easy. " December 5, 2024 5.0 Great, the staff we work with has been wonderful Pros I think our favorite part about SysAid is the SysAid CoPilot, although it has taken some time for our users to catch one, having the app integrated in Microsoft Teams has been a game changer for our users Cons I think so far asset management, we use several products and none of them do exactly what we want them to do. They are starting to make improvements but, still missing some key features we would need. Review Source PR Phil R. ICT Operations Manager Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Affordable IT management tool for education users" November 17, 2022 4.0 SysAid helps us deliver a support service with ease. The self-service portal really helps provide a central support hub where our end users can request further support or a variety of self-support material which we've pre-populated. Our overall experience both with the software itself and the support from SysAid has been brilliant. Pros SysAid is so easy to setup and, right out of the box, guides you through an easy installation process (we use the on-prem version) Our end users interact positively with a well designed web GUI and local system agent. The green desktop icon is our 'go to' for support and certainly plays a big part in our support service offering. Cons Minor things really, we've used this software for a while now and grown as a support service with it. With regard to upgrade paths, we'd like to see a single 'rollup' upgrade rather than incremental patches as this would help to reduce our downtime. Some further customizations (branding) to the GUI would also be great, different themes for instance. Review Source CM Clint M. Network Technician Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Does the basics" October 27, 2023 3.0 It works better than some other ticket systems I've used in the past, but it also works worse than others. I'd put in the middle of the road for Ticketing Systems. Pros SysAid is easy to use and easy to integrate. Cons There is definitely some aspects missing, like the ability to merge tickets. Often times an widespread issue occurs and 30 tickets come in. Tickets have to be deleted or closed, which inflates ticket volume. Alternatives considered [Spiceworks Cloud Help Desk](https://www.capterra.com/p/102709/Spiceworks-IT-Help-Desk/) Reason for choosing SysAid Better support level Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.