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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 4th, 2026 # Reviews of Zoho Desk Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews DM David M Technical Support EngineerMechanical or Industrial Engineering, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I like the most that I can open a customer record and see all previous tickets, notes, and conversations all at the same time, and this way, I can understand that there are certain issues with certain equipment.“ December 14, 2025 DR Daniel R Product ManagerAutomotive, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Sometimes mail integration fails l, so we always mount the mail account directly to be sure we don’t miss tickets.“ October 16, 2025 LA Laide A Chief Executive OfficerManagement Consulting, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Zoho Desk helps us with daily tasks to maintain fluid communication with our clients and solve their demands and queries in a short period of time.“ September 22, 2024 RB Rian B Technical Support SpecialistInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Ticket statuses in the mobile app are sometimes slow to update, and that’s annoying since I’m fixing things on the go for Artamara’s clients.“ April 17, 2025 PS Pereira S Informatics EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It allows us to quickly sort customer tickets and organize our routine operations enabling us to attend and personalizing feedback for every enquiry without missing any.“ March 20, 2025 NT Narenthira T FreelancerMarketing and Advertising, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Attempting to use there Programming interface to get to end client usefulness is unimaginable without the SDKs which are unusable in a cross stage improvement framework.“ February 14, 2025 AT Aniruddha T Operations SupportMechanical or Industrial Engineering, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I use Zoho desk for submitting tickets and receiving tickets which has really changed the way my company and myself takes on tickets from our customers.“ October 9, 2024 PS Pereira S Informatics EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Additionally, the customer portal cannot be customised or designed to match company's brand colours and consistency.“ March 20, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 2215 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Bittu S. DATA ENTRY Human Resources Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Great quality and totally worth it" September 1, 2026 5.0 Ticket routing and automated notifications significantly reduce response times and manual workload.. Pros ​Multi-channel ticketing Consolidates inquiries from email, web, and social media seamlessly into one dashboard. Cons ​Steep Learning Curve Initial setup, workflow automation, and custom configurations can be complex for beginners. Review Source ABHAYA S. system engineer Computer & Network Security Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best ticketing tool and with affordable price." August 8, 2025 5.0 Overal best experience mainly auto assignment , business rules, third party apploication integration and dashboard customization,work delegation these features are very good. Customer support also very first and always available to answer the queries.Support team Pros As a System Admin,I see Zoho Desk as a reliable and Scalable help desk tool that simplifies ticket management and boost efficiency through automation and integration. It's role base access and AI features like zia enhance support workflows,through some advanced options require higher tier plans. Overall it meets the core needs of IT service management with solid flexibility and security. Cons What i like least about Zoho Desk is its steep learning curve- especially when configuring advanced workflows or custom modules. Some features like deep analytics and MS Team integration,are only available higher tier plans,which can be limiting for smaller teams. Customization option for notification, for indivisual incident and service requst option, and layout could be more flexible. Switched from [ServiceNow](https://www.capterra.com/p/254088/ServiceNow/) We switched from ServiceNow to Zoho Desk to simplify our support operations with a more cost-effective and user-friendly platform. Zoho Desk offers easier customization, better integration with other Zoho apps, and flexible automation. Review Source Rajesh S. Founder owner Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Single vendor to do more" December 25, 2025 3.0 In a multi location usage, we lost track of key usage, follow ups and such. Tickets were mainly used by the Corporate office though we didn’t see the status in one place and sharing across the community. Pros We use few of Zoho products. They have been around for years. They are not the market best but they serve the purpose. Cons They get lost in integration across other tools, its own tasks and tracking. We had tough time using quite a few of its features. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Architectural specialist Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Less user friendly desk" May 12, 2026 3.0 In larger projects with many ongoing requests, the interface could also feel slightly crowded. However, after using it regularly, it became easier to manage and navigate. Overall, the system was useful, but there was definitely a learning curve in the beginning when trying to adapt it to specific project or team requirements. Pros The platform was practical for tracking customer requests and technical issues in one place and in office we can follow the process. Cons One thing I liked least about Zoho Desk was that some customization and automation settings could be a bit complicated at first, especially for new users. It sometimes took time to understand how to configure workflows or organize tickets efficiently. Review Source TC Tom C. IT Technician Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great facilities at a great price" March 24, 2025 5.0 Positive, allows a MAT (Multi Academy Trust) to centralise our IT Service Desk and support every school in the trust Pros The layout and usability is excellent. Being able to separate locations by departments allows us to see all tickets on one screen if needs be Cons Sometimes settings are hard to find without reading articles on the knowledge base or asking someone Switched from [Spiceworks Cloud Help Desk](https://www.capterra.com/p/102709/Spiceworks-IT-Help-Desk/) Features and facilities and wanted to be cloud based rather than locally hosted Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing and Digital Projects Events Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A no frills platform with many gremlins" February 26, 2025 3.0 We implemented Zoho Desk due to cost, but wouldn’t recommend again. Whilst our agents are now familiar, we are still running into technical gremlins on a regular basis with no resolution. Pros Once our agents had familiarised themselves with the platform, they found it easy to complete their day to day tasks. Easily setup round robin assignment, which isn’t always included on some platforms. Cons Migrating from our existing email system was a poor experience. The support team is really poor, often tending to not understand the product or refer you to a dedicated ‘Deluge’ team for basic functionality Alternatives considered [Zendesk Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/164283/Zendesk/) Reason for choosing Zoho Desk Zoho Desk was a cheaper alternative than Zendesk. Switched from [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) We needed a more advanced solution to support our team scaling/ Review Source MS Mallory S. Clinical Operations Manager Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Tool for Managing Tasks and Responding to Client Inquiries " February 24, 2026 4.0 Our department uses Zoho Desk primarily to handle client issues and questions. We are able to transfer tickets to other departments as necessary or respond directly to the client. We use this also as a way to keep track of certain client related tasks. When they have a specific request we can track and update the progress using the status selections. Pros I like that you can sync zoho desk notifications into Cliq so you are notified quickly of new tickets. I like that you can tag and comment privately within tickets and save contact information for future use. Cons Sometimes it can be hard to find older tickets that you want to reference. You typically have to go to an advanced search which is not always easy to access. Review Source Ben W. Project Analyst Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zoho Desk - A Helpdesks dream! " March 25, 2026 5.0 Desk has been an excellent product overall, providing lots of value for the price point and features available. Pros Zoho Desk's easy to use layout/UI, intuitive ticket management features and recently added AI integration makes it a well rounded product for org's of all sizes. Cons Any heavy customization or personalization of Desk can come with a steep learning curve or require external development input. This can make it challenging to adapt to org's with complex or unique workflows. Review Source Mustafa A. Director Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "The Scalable Workhorse: Enterprise Power at an SMB Price Point" April 11, 2026 5.0 The overall consensus on Zoho Desk in 2026 describes it as a "powerhouse of value" that delivers enterprise-grade features at a mid-market price point. It is widely considered a reliable, structured foundation for customer support, particularly for teams that are scaling beyond spreadsheets or basic email Pros One of the most loved features is the unified dashboard. It pulls in customer interactions from email, live chat, social media (like WhatsApp and Facebook), and phone calls into a single view. This prevents "tab fatigue" and ensures no customer query gets lost in the shuffle. Cons Because Zoho Desk is so highly configurable, it can be overwhelming for new teams. Users often report that setting up complex features like Blueprints (workflow automation) requires significant trial and error. The interface is packed with features, which can feel cluttered or "text-heavy" compared to more minimalist competitors like Intercom. Review Source SRUJANA L. Accountant Financial Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Feature-rich support platform with a noticeable learning curve" August 3, 2026 5.0 Pros Zoho Desk offers a highly feature-rich, cost-effective platform that integrates seamlessly with the rest of the Zoho ecosystem. Cons The extensive array of customization options creates a steep learning curve for new users, and direct customer support can often be slow to respond. Review Source HL Harsh L. Software Developer Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Zoho Desk: A Smart and Efficient Help Desk Solution" February 22, 2025 5.0 Zoho Desk provides a robust and user-friendly platform for managing customer support efficiently. Its automation, AI-driven insights, and multi-channel support enhance productivity, though there is room for improvement in customization and reporting. Pros Zoho Desk has the best interface with powerful automation, making customer support seamless and efficient. Its AI-driven insights and multi-channel support enhance productivity and customer satisfaction. Cons Zoho Desk's customization options can be limited, and its reporting features may require improvement Switched from [Freshdesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/124981/Freshdesk/) It has some limited features which is why I chose Zoho Desk Review Source TK Thorsten K. Chief of office of Airworthiness Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Get help and track tickets." January 6, 2025 5.0 I like it's ability to keep tickets open until they're worked upon. Pros Zoho Desk is simple to use and inexpensive when compared to similar and easy to track their tickets. Cons It helps us to connecting our clients in very short time Switched from [Google Chat](https://www.capterra.com/p/175800/Chat/)[Freshdesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/124981/Freshdesk/) Zoho Desk is quiet simple and modified Communication tools. Review Source AT Aniruddha T. Operations Support Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Helpdesk Resolution with Utmost Productivity" October 9, 2024 5.0 In conclusion, the software has really helped us move from a manual approach towards single click ticketing system which has improved our internal processes efficiently with an agile mindset. Pros I use Zoho desk for submitting tickets and receiving tickets which has really changed the way my company and myself takes on tickets from our customers. It really gives the customer a hassle-free experience of following up by just providing them complete visibility to their ticket status with real time communication options. Cons The only thing I would say to dislike is limited options to notify help desk teams with status on tickets and also not much of customization. Switched from [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) To help minimize the clutter on our ticketing process and also provide the users with full visibility on tracking the status of their issues Review Source BJ Bijo J. System Admin Computer Software Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "A Powerful and Flexible Support Tool with Room to Grow" June 23, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Zoho Desk was positive. It provided a robust set of tools for managing customer support, including ticket automation, SLA tracking, and team collaboration features. Pros The best part of Zoho Desk for me was its customization options. I could tailor the help desk to our team's exact needs, from workflows and layouts to automation and reporting. Cons While Zoho Desk offered a lot of useful features, one thing I liked least was the learning curve for setting up advanced automation and custom workflows. Review Source KM Kortnee M. Chief Executive Officer Executive Office Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "I actually like the whole suite " July 21, 2025 4.0 My overall experience has been pretty great. I’m still fairly new to the software but so far it’s been a great learning experience. Pros I like most that the software integrates with a suite of tools I use frequently already. Setup is also really simple and provides tremendous value by way of customer support. Cons There is a slight learning curve which is not really a huge deal. I'd recommend really exploring the user interface and familiarizing with features before training others. Review Source Kaylie D. Chief Human Resources Officer Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Efficient collaboration software." January 3, 2025 4.0 Our clinics have grown a lot and we have significantly increased the number of employees and professionals working with us, for this and other reasons of administrative streamlining we decided to implement Zoho Desk, which with its features allowed us to facilitate collaboration between employees. We created a ticketing system that allowed us to prioritize employee requests and reduce response time. We created an employee portal where they can find frequently asked questions and report problems. Pros It is a necessary tool to facilitate excellent synchronization and communication between employees. It has a well-designed interface that is pleasing to the eye. It allows you to keep track of the problems that arise in each department of the company and respond more effectively. Cons It is an efficient product and so far we have not had any major problems. Review Source TK Taylor K. Engineer Hospitality Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Zoho - the integrated platform" February 22, 2025 5.0 Overall Zoho Desk has been extremely helpful, though I wish the settings were more adjustable and allowed more changes to specific profiles. Pros I like how Zoho Desk can be integrated with Zoho inventory, allowing programs such as billing and help desks to be combined and in one spot. Cons I don't love the amount of notifications received and that the settings for this aren't adjustable. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Team Lead Design Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Great Experience" March 21, 2025 5.0 Pros Zoho desk is so easy to use for automations. Cons They are not giving much third party integrations. Review Source TT Tommy T. AV Technician Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Runs smoothly and can do a lot of basic things for customer support." November 28, 2024 4.0 Great! Simple and does what we needed to do. Could not complain. Pros Simple and easy to use. Could integrate teams with zoho. Ticket system was easy to use. Cons Some functions wouldn't work based on the IT feedback Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Lead Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zoho Desk: Feature-Rich and Affordable, But Can Be Overwhelming" October 9, 2024 5.0 Pros Powerful help desk software that's affordable and customizable. Feature-rich with excellent automation and a strong focus on value. Cons Zoho Desk's interface can feel cluttered. The mobile app has limitations, and the free plan is restrictive. These factors slightly hinder an otherwise strong help desk solution. Review Source AK Ashkan K. Wns global services Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zoho desk review" October 6, 2024 5.0 Pros What I like most about Zoho Desk is its intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it easy to manage customer support tickets. It offers excellent automation features for Cons Zoho Desk is its occasional performance lags, especially with larger ticket volumes. Review Source Alejandro Enrique M. Helpdesk Operations Supervisor Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "With Zoho Desk, your organization offers the best omnichannel customer service. " June 9, 2023 4.0 The Technical Support team of a technology company is perhaps the part of the organization that is more in contact with end users, from here start all the requirements, fault reports and claims for the same provision of services, having a tool that allows direct contact with users by providing the means to approach our organization leaves very high quality of service and satisfaction of the same customers, Zoho Desk with the quality and multiplicity of functions allows both our team and the same customers to have a pleasant experience with the Technical Support group and incidentally with the organization which is left with an excellent impression to customers. Pros As a member of the Technical Support group I can say that we are facing one of the most complete tools and that facilitates our work with customers, allows automatically creating tickets for the different incidents that users present and thanks to the predefined rules of assignment to each role these tickets are assigned to each member of the different groups that make up technical support; We can as administrators create profiles and assign or remove members in a simple way; analyze the management times of the tickets which is a point of vital importance due to the different types of customers because it affects the service level agreement, real-time notifications to users of the tickets created and the evolution of the same, finally the integration with CRM allowing you to view customer data for future contacts. Cons Having a tool that allows us to be in contact with our customers regardless of the communication channel (chat, telephone, social networks, etc.) is to strengthen the commercial and social relationship between the two, Zoho Desk has fully met the expectations of a tool to create customer requests and for those cases where we have had some difficulty the technical support has intervened promptly, so far nothing negative I can say about the tool. Review Source Divaldo C. CEO Consumer Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "One of the best Help desk solution" October 22, 2023 5.0 Pros I can have detailed control over tickets and manage them. It is an excellent tool as it is very easy to use. Excellent knowledge base, easy integration and the creation of an SLA allows you to control whether they are complying or violating in relation to different projects and each one with its own particularities. Cons I don't consider disadvantages, but rather points to improve to have a better positioning than the competition, create a plan with some solutions already included within the Zoho ecosystem. Zoho has a lot of great tools that I use and having to pay for each one makes it very expensive. Review Source AP Alex P. Systems Analyst. Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A really good product, complete and easy to use." May 25, 2023 5.0 For our company our customers are the most precious asset, and their satisfaction is an extremely important aspect for us in which we work daily to maintain and even increase it as much as possible, we implement new techniques to favor customer relationships and generate trust and an overall exceptional experience while they are using our services, It is here where Zoho Desk takes the place and plays an important role because thanks to its implementation, we managed to improve response times to their requests, customer service agents can view and manage tickets more efficiently and easily, which has allowed us to respond to their queries quickly and effectively; This has undoubtedly led to a significant increase of approximately 40% in their satisfaction, we have really benefited from the use of Zohk Desk. Pros The UI is intuitive and has a great design, it is organized and very well defined which allows us to easily find what we are looking for, it is easy to use, it offers a set of tools that allow us to consolidate the support and customer service processes, the process to create and customize tickets as well as to add agents is easy, Zoho Desk is omnichannel which allows us to have different channels that facilitate and encourage communication with customers (we can communicate by chat, email, phone calls among others), Z. desk allows us to collaborate and converge between teams from different business functional areas in ticket management as required by the area involved to promote its evolution and closure. Desk allows us to collaborate and converge between teams from different functional areas of business in the management of tickets as required by the intervention of the area involved to promote their evolution and closure. The self-service function of Zoho Desk can offer customers useful tools and information so they can find answers to their questions and concerns by themselves and immediately, it integrates very well with other tools of daily use in the development of our business activities. Cons Really have been very minimal and exporadic the details that we have had when using this software, that in a general context can occur with any tool in which many factors can incudir many factors, so I have nothing negative to share, just highlight its effectiveness, efficiency and good performance. Review Source AD Amira D. Site Architect Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An ideal tool to achieve the best tracking and interaction with customer requests" April 19, 2022 5.0 Zoho Desk has enabled us to interact in an innovative way with customers and increased the cooperation of team members to ensure that all open tickets are closed and all inquiries are answered in the specified times and without delay, which raised the level of satisfaction of our customers with the rapid response to them. Pros I appreciate the ease of use and ease of setting up operations in Zoho Desk, as it makes everything go smoothly and the staff can also be in harmony with each other when performing jobs. I love the design of the customer portal, where you find all the information, as well as requests and pending tasks, as well as the dates required to be completed with it. I also love the communication channels that Zoho Desk provides, which keeps the work team connected at all times and under all circumstances. I also like the capabilities that Zoho Desk provides, which also enables customers to easily know the status of their orders, which enhances customer confidence in the organization in general. Cons It is not a lot of negative or complicated matters, as it is easy to enable all members of the work team to use it optimally. I really appreciate the very helpful support provided by the Zoho Desk team as well as their regular email guides, which have been instrumental in simplifying things and making the best use of the system. 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.