Compare Sendbird and Zendesk for Customer Service 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 10000 Conversation based pricing
$19.00 1 user per month billed annually
Sendbird
Star Rating
(124)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 10000 Conversation based pricing
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansZendesk for Customer Service
Star Rating
(6,817)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
Browse all 7 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Zendesk for Customer Service excels in providing a streamlined user experience, with many users appreciating its minimalist design and intuitive interface. This makes managing customer queries much easier, as all tickets and emails are consolidated in one place, allowing for faster and more efficient responses.
- Users say that Sendbird shines in its messaging management capabilities, particularly for teams handling multiple client groups. Reviewers highlight the ease of identifying different messages, which enhances communication efficiency and organization within the platform.
- According to verified reviews, Zendesk for Customer Service has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong market presence and user trust. Users frequently mention the effectiveness of its generative AI service, which helps create multi-level responses tailored to customer needs.
- Reviewers mention that while Sendbird offers a robust API that is accessible even to non-developers, it lacks the extensive user base and recent feedback that Zendesk enjoys. This can impact the availability of community support and shared resources for troubleshooting.
- Users highlight that Zendesk for Customer Service provides excellent support quality, with many praising its responsive customer service team. This is contrasted with Sendbird, where users have noted a lack of recent reviews, suggesting potential gaps in user support experiences.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while both platforms are effective, Zendesk for Customer Service is often preferred for its comprehensive feature set and ease of setup. Users appreciate the quick onboarding process, which is crucial for teams looking to implement a customer service solution without extensive delays.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Sendbird
Sendbird AI Agent
Contact Us
10000 Conversation based pricing
Elevate your customer experience and lighten human agent workload with AI customer service. Get the most value from your investment with:
- Volume discounts as you scale
- Tailored professional services
- Dedicated forward deployment team
Zendesk 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
Sendbird
Free Trial is available
Zendesk for Customer Service
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
105
8.6
5,188
Ease of Use
9.2
109
8.6
5,296
Ease of Setup
9.0
94
8.0
3,253
Ease of Admin
9.1
59
8.2
3,122
Quality of Support
9.2
104
8.4
4,923
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
58
8.4
3,045
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
107
8.0
4,841
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
Not enough data
8.8
2583
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
2611
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2539
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2371
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1933
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2408
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
2409
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1865
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
388
Not enough data
7.6
386
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
2069
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
2333
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1748
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1435
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1323
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
1390
|
Verified
8.9
50
8.0
1780
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1955
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1766
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
2369
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
2419
|
Verified
Campaigns
8.0
19
Not enough data
6.9
19
Not enough data
6.7
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.0
19
Not enough data
Analytics
7.2
19
Not enough data
7.2
19
Not enough data
Optimization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
19
Not enough data
7.8
19
Not enough data
6.9
19
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Push Notification
7.0
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Usability
Not enough data
8.3
664
Not enough data
8.3
660
Not enough data
8.4
633
Reporting
Not enough data
8.3
586
Not enough data
7.9
561
Not enough data
8.2
642
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
176
Not enough data
7.2
175
Functionality
8.7
68
Not enough data
8.7
68
Not enough data
8.6
64
Not enough data
Support
8.4
67
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
9.0
67
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
Not enough data
7.5
25
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
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
465
Not enough data
8.1
463
Not enough data
8.3
446
Not enough data
8.1
445
Not enough data
8.1
354
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
469
Not enough data
8.3
468
Not enough data
8.3
462
Not enough data
8.2
464
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
453
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
111
Not enough data
8.2
110
Conversational Platform
Not enough data
8.1
859
Not enough data
8.3
715
Not enough data
8.2
682
Not enough data
8.2
747
Support Automation
Not enough data
8.1
712
Not enough data
8.3
756
Not enough data
8.4
714
Not enough data
8.1
787
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
203
Not enough data
7.8
202
Messaging Channels
Not enough data
7.6
77
Not enough data
9.0
170
Not enough data
8.3
93
Not enough data
8.5
101
Administration
Not enough data
8.2
107
Not enough data
8.9
155
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
8.4
143
Customer Support
Not enough data
8.1
82
Not enough data
7.5
76
Not enough data
8.1
84
Automation
Not enough data
8.0
84
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
8.0
82
Artificial Intelligence
Not enough data
7.8
81
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
7.7
84
Generative AI
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Bot 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
39
Feature Not Available
7.6
39
7.9
206
7.6
32
Feature Not Available
Communication
Feature Not Available
8.6
949
|
Verified
8.9
48
8.5
964
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
719
9.3
49
8.5
736
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
520
Internal Use
8.9
50
8.0
1780
|
Verified
8.5
46
8.5
847
|
Verified
8.1
47
8.1
649
8.5
45
8.5
897
8.7
46
8.6
826
|
Verified
8.7
45
8.3
847
|
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
7.4(won by default)
77
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
78
Process
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
563
Not enough data
9.1(won by default)
743
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
692
Channels
Not enough data
9.0(won by default)
742
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
586
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
565
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
486
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
421
Insight
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
539
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
647
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
562
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
666
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
67
Not enough data
7.7
66
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
Customer Query Resolution - AI Customer Support Agents
8.5
12
8.4
71
8.9
12
8.1
70
8.5
12
8.2
69
8.8
12
8.3
69
8.5
12
8.2
68
Customer Interaction Automation - AI Customer Support Agents
8.9
12
8.2
69
8.5
12
8.4
70
8.5
12
8.3
70
9.0
12
8.5
69
Automation
8.6
13
8.7
72
8.8
12
8.6
70
8.7
13
7.9
68
Autonomy
8.9
12
8.1
68
8.6
12
8.4
67
8.2
12
8.3
69
8.9
12
8.3
70
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
Sendbird and Zendesk for Customer Service are categorized as AI Customer Support Agents and Live Chat
Unique Categories
Sendbird is categorized as Push Notification, Bot Platforms, and Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS)
Zendesk for Customer Service is categorized as AI Agents For Business Operations, Help Desk, Customer Service Automation, Conversational Support, Workforce Management, Chatbots, Complaint Management, Customer Self-Service, Conversational Commerce Platforms, Digital Customer Service Platforms, Social Customer Service, Proactive Notification, and Shared Inbox
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Sendbird
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
Computer Software
13.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
11.1%
Food & Beverages
6.0%
Consumer Services
6.0%
Real Estate
6.0%
Other
57.3%
Computer Software
14.2%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Financial Services
5.8%
Retail
4.9%
Consumer Services
4.4%
Other
57.9%
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