Freshdesk vs Zendesk

Quick Verdict

Winner: Zendesk

Zendesk currently ranks higher for overall value. Freshdesk remains a strong option for specific workflows.

Freshdesk

Ease of use9.0
Features9.0
Pricing9.0
Support9.0
Overall9.0

Zendesk

Ease of use9.0
Features9.0
Pricing7.0
Support9.0
Overall9.0
FeatureFreshdeskZendeskWinner
Starting price15 USD55 USDFreshdesk
Editor score8890Zendesk
Category overlapcustomer-supportcustomer-supportTie

Choose Freshdesk if...

  • - Small to mid-sized businesses needing affordable multi-channel support
  • - Teams transitioning from email support to organized ticketing
  • - Companies seeking Zendesk functionality at lower cost

Choose Zendesk if...

  • - Mid-sized to large companies with complex support operations
  • - Businesses requiring extensive customization and integrations
  • - Teams managing high ticket volumes (1,000+ tickets/month)
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Is Freshdesk better than Zendesk?

Zendesk currently leads by score, but both tools can be the right fit depending on your use case.

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