SysAid CSS Feature Comparison

This feature comparison matrix provides a breakdown of which modules and features are included in the different editions of SysAid CSS.

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Helpdesk

Free Pro Enterprise
Comprehensive helpdesk capabilities
Self Service Portal
Knowledge Base
News
SMS/Text message integration
Reports
Complete service request history
Customized surveys
Multiple survey question    
Report scheduler   Included in Manager Dashboard Included in Manager Dashboard
Customized reports   Included in Manager Dashboard Included in Manager Dashboard
Escalation rules   15
Dynamic timers   5
Define supervisors  
Additional permissions on agent level    
Permissions per groups    
SLA Management   Basic Advanced

Helpdesk process automation

Automatic routing rules
Automatic due dates for services
Automatic prioritization
Quick list-pre-filled service requests

Customization

Customize notification
Customize HTML - submit form
HTML customization   Partial
Use your own logo  
List customization - including categories, status, priority, urgency, etc.  
Additional custom fields   Limited
(10 for each entity)
Advanced custom fields configuration    
Custom triggers    
Unlimited custom tabs   Limited
(10 for each entity)
Customize forms, views and filters   Partial
Customize the Self Service Portal  
Mandatory field per status    
Chat - number of queues 1 2 Unlimited

Email Integration

Full email integration (mail to service request)
Create a copy of incoming emails    
Email address in sysaidcss.com domain (Cloud)
All emails documented in the Service Request
Incoming email address integration Limited to 1 Email Limited to 10 Emails
Multiple sender email addresses   Limited
Optional use of your organization domain for email  

Integration

API    
Active Directory    
Single Sign On     In-House Only
Calendar Synchronization    

Free mobile application

iPhone
BlackBerry
Android
Windows Phone 7

Additional Modules

Live Chat
Relation Mapper
Calendar
Process Management    
Advanced SLA    
Manager Dashboard   Optional Optional
Projects and Tasks   Optional Optional

Administration

Included number of administrators/agents 1 admin 1 admin 1 admin + 4 agents
Additional agents Not Available Optional Optional
Number of customers Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Number of accounts Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Number of service requests 100/month Unlimited Unlimited
Languages 2 3 Unlimited
Storage 500MB 1GB or 100MB/Agent 1GB or 100MB/Agent
Multi-account support
SSL support
Additional storage (Cloud)   Optional Optional

Delivery Platform

Cloud platform
Download platform  
*Note: SysAid CSS Trial can be delivered using either the Cloud or Download platform

Support Options

SysAid community forum
Phone  
Email  
Service request  
Live chat  
SysAid CSS Free Edition   SysAid CSS Pro Edition   SysAid CSS Enterprise Edition
 
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  • Ticket Management
  • Multi-Channel Support
  • Self Service Portal
  • Live Chat
  • Calendar
  • Knowledge Base
  • Reports & Analysis
  • Mobile Apps
  • Relation Mapper
  • Multi-Account Support
 
  • Ticket Management
  • Multi-Channel Support
  • Self Service Portal
  • Live Chat
  • Calendar
  • Knowledge Base
  • Reports & Analysis
  • Mobile Apps
  • Relation Mapper
  • Multi-Account Support
  • Basic SLA Management
  • Email & SMS Integration
  • Branding
  • Escalation Rules
 
  • Ticket Management
  • Multi-Channel Support
  • Self Service Portal
  • Live Chat
  • Calendar
  • Knowledge Base
  • Reports & Analysis
  • Mobile Apps
  • Relation Mapper
  • Multi-Account Support
  • Advanced SLA Management
  • Email & SMS Integration
  • Branding
  • Escalation Rules
  • API
  • Advanced Customization
  • Unlimited incoming emails
  • LDAP Integration
  • Process Management
  • Single Sign On (SSO)*
 
  • Support: Community Forum
  • Tickets per month: 100
  • Languages: 2
  • 1 Administrator
 
  • Support: Full
  • Tickets per month: unlimited
  • Languages: 3
  • 1 Administrator
  • Additional Admins/Agents: unlimited
 
  • Support: Full
  • Tickets per month: unlimited
  • Languages: unlimited
  • 1 Administrator, 4 Agents
  • Additional Admins/Agents: unlimited
  • Free 10 hours of Professional Services
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

WHO ARE ADMINISTRATORS?

Administrators have full capabilities to set permissions and customize the system. They also receive and resolve service requests.

WHO ARE AGENTS?

Agents are your organization's support representatives who receive and resolve services requests. Agents may have limited permissions (set by administrators).

WHICH SYSAID CSS EDITION IS FOR ME?

Enterprise Edition includes a suite of powerful modules that is recommended for larger or more sophisticated organizations requiring advanced customization, integration, and scalability. Some Enterprise features include:

  • Advanced SLA Management
  • Process Management
  • LDAP Integration
  • API capabilities

Pro Edition is recommended for organizations seeking an all-in one helpdesk. The Pro Edition includes all the essential helpdesk tools, and provides organizations with a powerful customer service and ticket management solution with multi-channel support.

WHAT ARE THE DELIVERY PLATFORMS FOR SYSAID CSS?

There are two delivery platforms available for SysAid:

  • In-House (Download): You install SysAid on your own server.
  • Cloud: SysAid is installed on our server, on our Cloud (SaaS /On-Demand) and you access it over the Internet.