Compare Mhelpdesk and PENTA Service - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 19, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Mhelpdesk or PENTA Service?

PENTA Service is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Mhelpdesk, and Mhelpdesk is rated higher (95/100) than PENTA Service (84/100). Mhelpdesk offers users more features (15) than PENTA Service (5). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Mhelpdesk!

Looking for the right Field Service solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Mhelpdesk Vs. Penta Technologies

Mhelpdesk: Mhelpdesk was voted The #1 Field Service Software Solution by Software Advice, and made Capterra’s “Top 10 Field Service Management Software Solutions”. Since 2007, we’ve been working closely with a wide range of small-businesses from field services to IT services. Just google “Mhelpdesk Review” to see what the public thinks about Mhelpdesk. It’s a...

Penta Technologies: As the company’s expertise has become more specialized, its focus has shifted toward meeting the needs of large firms with sophisticated requirements like multi-company organizational structures, field service, repair and preventive maintenance operations, diverse project management requirements, multiple locations and managing risk associated with...

Who is more expensive? Mhelpdesk or PENTA Service Management?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Field Service software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Mhelpdesk and PENTA Service Management.

Mhelpdesk price starts at $374 per 10 users/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Mhelpdesk is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Field Service software. PENTA Service Management accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Mhelpdesk is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Field Service software.

Bottom line: PENTA Service Management is more expensive than Mhelpdesk.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Mhelpdesk Vs. PENTA Service based on some of the most important and required Field Service features.

Mhelpdesk: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Billing and Invoicing, Customer Survey, Document Management, Knowledge Base/FAQ, Mobile Integration, Reporting, Rules/Workflows, Scheduling.

PENTA Service Management: Mobile Access, Billing & Invoicing, Scheduling, Field Service, Contract Management.

Target customer size

MHelpdesk is ideal for businesses of all sizes in various industries that manage field workers and services. Customers of the software include small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises.



Mhelpdesk

ITQlick rating
(4.3/5)

starts at $374 per 10 users/month

MHelpdesk is a web-based field service management that systematizes requests, customer data, billings and reports. It takes pride in providing complete visibility to field staff all in one place. MHelpdesk...

Categories: Accounting & Finance, Billing & Invoicing, CRM, Complaint Management.

PENTA Service

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

PENTA Service Management is a web based field service management solution for businesses of all sizes. It offers such capabilities as billing and invoicing, scheduling and routing, work order management, and ot...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, KPI, Self-Service Portal, Field Service - HVAC, Field Service - Pest Control.

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Mhelpdesk: 15 Features

Billing and Invoicing
Customer Survey
Document Management
Knowledge Base/FAQ
Mobile Integration
Reporting
Rules/Workflows
Scheduling
Self Service Portal
Barcode Scanning
Customizable Fields
Customizable Reports
Mobile Access
Work Order Management
Contributor Tracking

PENTA Service Management: 5 Features

Mobile Access
Billing & Invoicing
Scheduling
Field Service
Contract Management
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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Mhelpdes...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
95/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$374 per 10 users/month
Functionality
40
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PENTA Se...
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
9.2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
18
Jobber
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
23
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HouseCal...
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$49 per user/month
Functionality
31
ServiceT...
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$398 per technician/month + $800 one-time setup cost
Functionality
22

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.