Compare Five9 Intelligent Cloud Contact Center Platform and Zendesk for Customer Service 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$19.00 1 user per month billed annually
Five9 Intelligent Cloud Contact Center Platform
Star Rating
(598)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Five9 Intelligent Cloud Contact Center PlatformZendesk for Customer Service
Star Rating
(6,787)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$19.00 1 user per month billed annually
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Zendesk for Customer Service excels in user experience, with a sleek and minimalist interface that users find visually appealing and easy to navigate. This design contributes to a more efficient management of customer queries, as one user noted how it streamlines ticket and email handling.
- Users say that Five9 Intelligent Cloud Contact Center Platform offers robust features for managing customer interactions across multiple channels. Reviewers appreciate the user-friendly interface and the effectiveness of the WFM scheduling tool, which allows for quick adjustments in agent assignments based on skills and campaigns.
- According to verified reviews, Zendesk for Customer Service stands out for its generative AI capabilities, which help users create multi-level responses to customer inquiries. This feature significantly enhances response efficiency, making it a favorite among users who prioritize quick and effective customer support.
- Reviewers mention that while Five9 provides strong reporting capabilities, allowing for deep dives into data and customizable metrics, it may not match the overall satisfaction levels seen with Zendesk. Users highlighted the importance of skill-based routing and queue prioritization, which are well-implemented in Five9.
- Users report that both platforms have similar ease of setup, but Zendesk's overall support quality is slightly higher, with users noting that it helps them respond faster and more efficiently. This aspect is crucial for teams that rely heavily on timely customer interactions.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Five9 has a strong presence in the mid-market segment, Zendesk's larger market share and higher total review count suggest a more established reputation. This can be a deciding factor for businesses looking for a proven solution with extensive user feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Five9 Intelligent Cloud Contact Center Platform
No pricing availableZendesk for Customer Service
Support Only (Team)
$19.00
1 user per month billed annually
Integrated customer support
- Email & social media
- Web widget & mobile SDK
- Pre-defined business rules
Free Trial
Five9 Intelligent Cloud Contact Center Platform
No trial information availableZendesk for Customer Service
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
490
8.6
5,171
Ease of Use
8.4
499
8.6
5,272
Ease of Setup
8.0
357
8.0
3,240
Ease of Admin
8.0
302
8.2
3,107
Quality of Support
8.3
471
8.4
4,900
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
300
8.4
3,030
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
486
8.0
4,826
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
Not enough data
8.8
2578
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
2604
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2531
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2365
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1930
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2408
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
2407
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1863
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
386
Not enough data
7.6
385
Agentic AI - Help Desk
Not enough data
7.8
246
Not enough data
7.9
244
Not enough data
8.0
246
Communication Channels
Not enough data
8.5
2067
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
2328
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1744
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1435
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1322
|
Verified
Platform
7.3
8
7.7
1390
|
Verified
8.0
58
8.0
1781
|
Verified
9.2
10
8.3
1956
|
Verified
8.7
9
8.2
1761
|
Verified
8.1
9
7.9
2364
|
Verified
8.3
8
8.0
2417
|
Verified
Dialing Options
8.9
144
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
138
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
Agent Tools
8.8
122
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
134
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
146
|
Verified
Not enough data
Automation
8.3
126
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
124
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
118
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Auto Dialer
5.6
9
Not enough data
5.9
9
Not enough data
AI Capabilities - Auto Dialer
4.2
6
Not enough data
3.9
6
Not enough data
3.9
6
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Channels
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability
Not enough data
8.3
665
Not enough data
8.3
661
Not enough data
8.4
634
Reporting
Not enough data
8.3
587
Not enough data
7.9
562
Not enough data
8.2
643
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
177
Not enough data
7.2
176
Quality Assurance
8.5
51
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
Engagement
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.4
56
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
Performance
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.1
11
Not enough data
6.4
11
Not enough data
Channels
8.9
230
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
169
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
162
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
58
Not enough data
Functions
8.8
256
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
256
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
230
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
163
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
193
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
215
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
209
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Contact Center
6.2
33
Not enough data
7.3
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
34
Not enough data
Administrative
8.2
229
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
247
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
262
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
201
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
172
|
Verified
Not enough data
Compliance
8.8
59
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
Management
8.6
56
Not enough data
8.5
59
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.5
60
Not enough data
Integration
8.8
61
Not enough data
8.5
60
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
ServiceNow Apps
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Responses
Not enough data
8.2
62
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
8.2
68
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
7.4
25
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
7.5
25
Feature Not Available
7.5
25
Feature Not Available
7.8
25
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
67
Not enough data
8.2
65
Not enough data
8.4
62
Autonomy - AI Agents
Feature Not Available
7.8
24
Feature Not Available
7.4
25
Not enough data
7.4
26
Not enough data
7.5
26
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
31
Not enough data
8.1
30
Responses
Not enough data
8.1
466
Not enough data
8.1
464
Not enough data
8.3
447
Not enough data
8.1
446
Not enough data
8.1
355
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
470
Not enough data
8.3
469
Not enough data
8.3
463
Not enough data
8.2
465
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
454
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
112
Not enough data
8.2
111
Workforce Management
8.5
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
47
Not enough data
Administration
8.0
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
Conversational Platform
Not enough data
8.1
860
Not enough data
8.3
716
Not enough data
8.2
683
Not enough data
8.2
748
Support Automation
Not enough data
8.1
713
Not enough data
8.3
757
Not enough data
8.4
714
Not enough data
8.1
788
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
204
Not enough data
7.8
203
Messaging Channels
Not enough data
7.6
78
Not enough data
9.1
171
Not enough data
8.3
94
Not enough data
8.5
102
Administration
Not enough data
8.2
108
Not enough data
8.9
156
Not enough data
8.3
111
Not enough data
8.4
144
Platform
7.7
92
Not enough data
6.8
87
Not enough data
8.3
96
Not enough data
8.7
101
Not enough data
8.7
98
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.9
100
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.1
29
Not enough data
Workforce Management
8.9
93
Not enough data
8.9
93
Not enough data
Call Center Infrastructure (CCI)
6.4
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
Administrative
9.0
96
Not enough data
8.7
100
Not enough data
Customer Support
8.1
31
8.1
83
8.2
31
7.6
77
7.8
31
8.1
85
Automation
7.7
30
8.1
85
8.4
30
8.2
83
8.1
29
8.1
83
Artificial Intelligence
Feature Not Available
7.8
82
7.8
29
7.7
81
7.5
29
7.7
84
Generative AI
5.2
14
Feature Not Available
6.6
15
7.9
206
5.4
14
Feature Not Available
Communication
8.8
56
8.6
948
|
Verified
8.9
57
8.4
963
|
Verified
8.1
50
8.1
719
8.4
52
8.5
735
|
Verified
8.1
43
8.0
520
Internal Use
8.0
58
8.0
1781
|
Verified
8.0
46
8.5
847
|
Verified
7.7
45
8.1
649
8.4
48
8.5
897
7.9
49
8.6
826
|
Verified
8.4
50
8.3
846
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Self-Service Experience
Not enough data
8.5
1510
Not enough data
8.5
1441
Not enough data
8.0
1024
Not enough data
7.7
647
Not enough data
8.0
779
Self-Service Platform
Not enough data
8.2
829
Not enough data
8.2
845
Not enough data
7.7
664
Not enough data
8.2
811
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
8.2
65
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
8.2
63
Not enough data
8.1
63
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
78
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
79
Process
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
564
Not enough data
9.1(won by default)
744
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
693
Channels
Not enough data
9.0(won by default)
743
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
587
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
566
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
487
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
422
Insight
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
540
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
648
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
563
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
667
Generative AI
5.3
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
67
Not enough data
7.7
66
AI Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Management & Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Lifecycle Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access Control and Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration and Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Governance Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Voice Recognition - AI Voice Assistants
Not enough data
Not enough data
Speech Synthesis - AI Voice Assistants
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and privacy - AI Voice Assistants
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility - AI Voice Assistants
Not enough data
Not enough data
Conversational AI - Conversational Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform integration - Conversational Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics and Reporting - Conversational Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Salesforce AppExchange Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Outbound Call Tracking
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
Calling
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
Contacts
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
Insights
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - UCaaS Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Extensions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Omnichannel Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Query Resolution - AI Customer Support Agents
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
8.1
71
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
8.3
70
Not enough data
8.3
69
Customer Interaction Automation - AI Customer Support Agents
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
8.4
71
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.5
70
Automation
Not enough data
8.7
73
Feature Not Available
8.6
71
Feature Not Available
7.9
69
Autonomy
Feature Not Available
8.1
69
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
8.4
70
Not enough data
8.3
71
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.7
10
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Five9 Intelligent Cloud Contact Center Platform and Zendesk for Customer Service are categorized as Chatbots, AI Customer Support Agents, Conversational Support, Help Desk, Digital Customer Service Platforms, Live Chat, Social Customer Service, Proactive Notification, AI Agents For Business Operations, and Customer Service Automation
Unique Categories
Five9 Intelligent Cloud Contact Center Platform is categorized as AI Voice Assistants, Contact Center, Auto Dialer, Contact Center Workforce, Omnichannel Commerce, Speech Analytics, ServiceNow Store Apps, UCaaS Platforms, Call Compliance, Customer Communications Management, Contact Center Knowledge Base, AI Agent Builders, Salesforce AppExchange Apps, Call Center Infrastructure (CCI), AI Governance Tools, Contact Center Quality Assurance, and Outbound Call Tracking
Zendesk for Customer Service is categorized as Workforce Management, Conversational Commerce Platforms, Shared Inbox, Complaint Management, and Customer Self-Service
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Five9 Intelligent Cloud Contact Center Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zendesk for Customer Service
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Consumer Services
8.9%
Financial Services
8.0%
Insurance
7.1%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Telecommunications
5.3%
Other
64.4%
Computer Software
14.1%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Financial Services
5.8%
Retail
5.0%
Consumer Services
4.4%
Other
57.9%
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