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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (45.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$19.00 1 user per month billed annually
Shelf
Star Rating
(140)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ShelfZendesk for Customer Service
Star Rating
(6,648)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.7% of reviews)
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.
- Users report that Zendesk Support Suite excels in its ticketing system, with a star rating of 9.0, making it a reliable choice for managing customer inquiries. In contrast, Shelf's ticketing system, while functional, does not receive the same level of acclaim, indicating a potential area for improvement.
- Reviewers mention that Shelf shines in its knowledge management capabilities, particularly with features like Knowledge Base and Publishing Workflows, which received high ratings of 9.7 and 9.4 respectively. Users on G2 appreciate the ease of creating and managing content, which is a critical aspect for organizations focused on self-service support.
- G2 users highlight that Zendesk Support Suite's ease of setup is rated at 7.9, which some find less intuitive compared to Shelf's impressive score of 9.6. This suggests that Shelf may offer a more user-friendly onboarding experience, making it easier for teams to get started quickly.
- Users say that Shelf's quality of support is rated at 9.7, significantly higher than Zendesk's 8.4. This indicates that Shelf may provide more responsive and effective customer service, which is crucial for businesses that rely on timely assistance.
- Reviewers mention that Zendesk Support Suite has a robust ticket collaboration feature rated at 8.6, which is beneficial for teams working together on customer issues. However, Shelf's collaboration tools are noted to be more advanced, enhancing team communication and efficiency.
- Users on G2 report that Shelf's performance and reliability score of 9.8 outshines Zendesk's 8.6, suggesting that Shelf may offer a more stable and dependable platform for daily operations, which is essential for maintaining customer satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Shelf
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
Shelf
No trial information availableZendesk for Customer Service
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
97
8.6
5,109
Ease of Use
9.4
98
8.6
5,153
Ease of Setup
9.6
59
8.0
3,177
Ease of Admin
9.5
62
8.2
3,072
Quality of Support
9.7
93
8.4
4,787
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.8
61
8.4
2,998
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
92
8.0
4,763
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
Not enough data
8.8
2547
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
2562
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2488
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2333
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1918
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2394
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
2381
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1849
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
381
Not enough data
7.6
383
Agentic AI - Help Desk
Not enough data
7.8
242
Not enough data
7.9
242
Not enough data
7.9
243
Communication Channels
Not enough data
8.5
2056
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
2303
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1718
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1423
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1306
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.8
1385
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1775
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1945
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1737
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
2337
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
2405
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
41
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
Knowledge Management
9.7
59
Not enough data
9.3
48
Not enough data
9.0
52
Not enough data
Compliance
9.4
44
Not enough data
9.5
40
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.1
28
Not enough data
Customer Support
9.5
61
Not enough data
9.2
51
Not enough data
9.1
53
Not enough data
Data Security
9.3
31
Not enough data
9.3
33
Not enough data
9.5
39
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
9.2
41
Not enough data
9.4
52
Not enough data
9.7
56
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability
Not enough data
8.3
665
Not enough data
8.3
661
Not enough data
8.4
630
Reporting
Not enough data
8.3
588
Not enough data
7.9
561
Not enough data
8.2
642
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
178
Not enough data
7.2
177
Knowledge Pages
8.6
22
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Knowledge Dissemination
9.0
22
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Responses
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
8.2
68
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.8
26
Not enough data
7.7
26
Not enough data
7.7
26
Not enough data
7.9
26
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
68
Not enough data
8.3
66
Not enough data
8.4
63
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.5
26
Not enough data
7.6
26
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
32
Not enough data
8.2
31
Responses
Not enough data
8.1
467
Not enough data
8.1
464
Not enough data
8.3
448
Not enough data
8.1
447
Not enough data
8.1
355
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
469
Not enough data
8.3
466
Not enough data
8.3
462
Not enough data
8.2
462
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
112
Not enough data
8.2
111
Conversational Platform
Not enough data
8.1
856
Not enough data
8.3
713
Not enough data
8.2
681
Not enough data
8.2
746
Support Automation
Not enough data
8.1
711
Not enough data
8.3
754
Not enough data
8.4
708
Not enough data
8.0
785
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
202
Not enough data
7.8
201
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
100
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
81
Not enough data
7.5
76
Not enough data
8.0
83
Automation
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
8.1
83
Artificial Intelligence
Not enough data
7.8
82
Not enough data
7.7
81
Not enough data
7.7
83
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
207
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Communication
Not enough data
8.6
949
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
963
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
719
Not enough data
8.5
736
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
519
Internal Use
Not enough data
8.0
1775
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
848
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
649
Not enough data
8.5
897
Not enough data
8.6
823
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
846
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Self-Service Experience
9.2
24
8.5
1497
9.1
25
8.5
1434
8.6
16
8.0
1023
8.5
12
7.7
646
8.8
16
8.0
778
Self-Service Platform
9.2
14
8.3
826
8.6
12
8.2
839
8.7
14
7.7
656
8.5
16
8.2
804
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
8.2
64
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)
76
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
77
Process
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
563
Not enough data
9.1(won by default)
740
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
688
Channels
Not enough data
9.0(won by default)
739
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
585
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
562
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
484
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
420
Insight
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
538
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
647
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
561
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
665
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
Agentic AI - Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace
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
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
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
69
Not enough data
8.1
70
Not enough data
8.3
70
Not enough data
8.3
68
Not enough data
8.3
69
Customer Interaction Automation - AI Customer Support Agents
Not enough data
8.2
69
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.3
69
Not enough data
8.5
69
Automation
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
8.6
70
Not enough data
7.9
69
Autonomy
Not enough data
8.2
69
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
8.3
69
Not enough data
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
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
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
Shelf and Zendesk for Customer Service are categorized as Customer Self-Service
Unique Categories
Shelf is categorized as Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace, Knowledge Base, and Contact Center Knowledge Base
Zendesk for Customer Service is categorized as Workforce Management, Conversational Commerce Platforms, Help Desk, Live Chat, Chatbots, Shared Inbox, AI Customer Support Agents, AI Agents For Business Operations, Conversational Support, Complaint Management, Customer Service Automation, Digital Customer Service Platforms, Social Customer Service, and Proactive Notification
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Shelf
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
Financial Services
16.4%
Consumer Services
11.2%
Food & Beverages
6.7%
Telecommunications
6.0%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
4.5%
Other
55.2%
Computer Software
14.1%
Information Technology and Services
12.8%
Financial Services
5.8%
Retail
4.8%
Consumer Services
4.4%
Other
58.1%
Discussions
Is it a better way to upload pictures (print screen) with better resolution?
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Official Response from Shelf
Hello and thank you for reaching out!
There are several ways you can go about getting images into Shelf: you can either upload them as images or as part...Read more
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Is zendesk any good?
8 Comments
AM
For support teams, Zendesk Support is fantastic and will do everything you want it to do. Zendesk Support can not be easily adapted for use with other...Read more
Is there a free version of Zendesk?
7 Comments
AG
Zendesk Support Suite offers a free 14 - day trial.Read more
What is Zendesk Support Suite?
4 Comments
VC
Zendesk Suite is the collection of Zendesk products and capabilities that provide you with the tools you need to create a complete omnichannel support...Read more
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