Head-to-head · Sla Management
TOPdesk vs Vivantio
TOPdesk leads on 0 checks, Vivantio on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTOPdesk · 9.0/10
TOPdesk scores higher on our rubric for sla management: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
TOPdesk is the better fit for service desks needing SLA within a broader ITSM suite. Vivantio is the better fit for cross-department service teams adding SLA tracking.
- TOPdesk fits best
Service desks needing SLA within a broader ITSM suite
- Vivantio fits best
Cross-department service teams adding SLA tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | TOPdesk 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Vivantio 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Sla Management | #7 in Sla Management |
| Best for | Service desks needing SLA within a broader ITSM suite | Cross-department service teams adding SLA tracking |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | £51/user/mo | $49/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations | 600+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features TOPdesk 0/2 · Vivantio 0/2 | ||
| Breach alerts | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Business-hours calendars | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| SLA policy rules | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| SLA reporting | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Ticketing integrations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | TOPdesk brings service desk work together across incident and ticket management, asset records, a self-service portal, and a searchable knowledge base. It is aimed at IT and other service teams that want requests, tasks, and assets handled… Read the review → |
Vivantio brings ITIL service management and SLA tracking together with tools for HR, Facilities, Finance, customer service and other service teams. Its cloud platform supports separate departmental workspaces with shared administration and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TOPdesk — where it wins
- Combines ticketing, assets, self-service, and knowledge management
- Includes contract and SLA management in Engaged and Excellent
- Offers mobile apps, an open API, webhooks, and 100+ integrations
Where it doesn't
- SLA management starts with the £72 Engaged plan
- No free plan is offered
- The £51 Essential plan does not include change or problem management
Vivantio — where it wins
- Tracks SLAs alongside incident, change and service request workflows
- Combines service catalogs, employee portal and knowledge management
- Supports 600+ integrations, API access and cross-department reporting
Where it doesn't
- SLA tracking is part of a broader service management platform
- No free plan; the published starting price is $49 per agent monthly, billed annually
- The feature set may exceed the needs of teams seeking SLA tracking alone
- TOPdesk9.0/10 · Paid
A broader ITSM suite with SLA management in Engaged and Excellent plans.
Visit TOPdeskFull verdict → - Vivantio8.5/10 · Paid
Broad service management with SLA tracking, automation and departmental workspaces.
Visit VivantioFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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