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At a Glance
Surfboard WFM
Surfboard WFM
Star Rating
(88)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 10 Seats Per Year
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Zendesk Workforce Management
Zendesk Workforce Management
Star Rating
(30)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Zendesk Workforce Management excels in its "Team Communication" feature, scoring 9.0, which reviewers mention facilitates seamless collaboration among team members, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Reviewers mention that Surfboard WFM shines in "Shift Scheduling," achieving a score of 9.4, with users highlighting its intuitive interface that simplifies the process of creating and managing shifts effectively.
  • G2 users note that Zendesk's "Quality of Support" is impressive, with a score of 8.8, as many reviewers appreciate the responsive customer service that assists with troubleshooting and inquiries.
  • Users on G2 report that Surfboard WFM's "Forecasting" capabilities are robust, scoring 8.7, with reviewers emphasizing its accuracy in predicting labor needs, which helps in better resource allocation.
  • Reviewers say that while Zendesk offers decent "Absence & Leave Management" with a score of 8.9, Surfboard WFM's score of 8.1 indicates that it may not be as comprehensive, with some users expressing a desire for more detailed tracking options.
  • Users report that Zendesk's "Customization" options are limited, scoring only 7.0, which some reviewers mention restricts their ability to tailor the platform to specific business needs compared to Surfboard WFM's higher score of 8.8 in this area.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Surfboard WFM
Starters
Contact Us
10 Seats Per Year
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Zendesk Workforce Management
No pricing available
Free Trial
Surfboard WFM
No trial information available
Zendesk Workforce Management
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
79
8.5
25
Ease of Use
9.4
81
8.7
25
Ease of Setup
9.5
56
8.8
19
Ease of Admin
9.2
54
8.8
18
Quality of Support
9.8
76
8.8
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.9
54
8.4
18
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
80
7.7
20
Features by Category
8.5
71
8.1
8
Platform Basics
8.4
64
8.8
8
8.9
65
9.2
8
9.0
68
8.5
8
Platform Content
8.5
67
8.1
8
7.6
60
8.9
6
7.9
61
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
8.6
65
8.1
8
8.5
60
Feature Not Available
8.7
63
6.7
7
8.8
64
8.5
8
8.9
62
Feature Not Available
8.8
54
7.9
17
Platform
8.8
53
7.7
13
8.7
52
7.4
12
9.0
50
9.0
7
9.0
52
8.9
14
9.0
53
8.0
14
8.7
52
Feature Not Available
8.7
50
8.1
14
8.9
48
8.5
14
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.8
52
8.2
13
9.4
54
8.3
17
8.8
51
8.6
17
8.1
52
9.1
16
8.5
51
8.5
11
8.2
48
Feature Not Available
8.7
50
8.4
16
8.9
50
9.4
8
8.3
46
Feature Not Available
9.0
49
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Surfboard WFM
Surfboard WFM
Zendesk Workforce Management
Zendesk Workforce Management
Surfboard WFM and Zendesk Workforce Management are categorized as Employee Scheduling and Workforce Management
Unique Categories
Surfboard WFM
Surfboard WFM has no unique categories
Zendesk Workforce Management
Zendesk Workforce Management has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Surfboard WFM
Surfboard WFM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
37.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
58.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.4%
Zendesk Workforce Management
Zendesk Workforce Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
58.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Surfboard WFM
Surfboard WFM
Financial Services
14.9%
Computer Software
9.2%
Insurance
6.9%
Retail
5.7%
Information Technology and Services
5.7%
Other
57.5%
Zendesk Workforce Management
Zendesk Workforce Management
Retail
10.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Telecommunications
6.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.9%
Consumer Services
6.9%
Other
58.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Surfboard WFM
Surfboard WFM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Tammy M.
TM
Tammy M.
Verified User in Executive Office

We transitioned from another WFM system, and I'm thrilled we made the switch! Our team now enjoys improved scheduling, with everyone seeming happier about the roster. Plus, the system's user-friendliness is a major bonus! The primary advantage for me...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Trevor A.
TA
Trevor A.
Verified User in Consumer Electronics

Breaks see, micromanaged. A time frame would be more suitable rather than one exact time, which is unrealistic in our position (open phone lines)

Zendesk Workforce Management
Zendesk Workforce Management
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Onel  C.
OC
Onel C.
Verified User in Telecommunications

The control that our leading team can have of the work carried out by their advisers

Most Helpful Critical Review
BM
Brandon M.
Verified User in Sporting Goods

everything else. No support because they were not an US based company. Most of the metrics were not accurate. Literally only thing we could use was Tickets solved per hour and even that number wasn't exactly correct.

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Discussions
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