Compare Helpdesk and Zendesk for Customer Service 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$799 Annually
$19.00 1 user per month billed annually
Helpdesk
Star Rating
(14)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$799 Annually
Browse all 4 pricing plansZendesk for Customer Service
Star Rating
(6,799)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 experience for managing customer queries, with users appreciating its ability to consolidate tickets and emails in one place. This centralized platform enhances efficiency and response times, making it a favorite among customer support teams.
- Users say that Helpdesk stands out for its high level of customization, allowing teams to tailor forms and workflows to their specific needs. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for organizations with diverse departmental requirements, as it enables seamless ticket assignment across different teams.
- Reviewers mention that Zendesk for Customer Service offers a visually appealing and minimalist user interface, which contributes to a positive user experience. The intuitive design helps new users get up to speed quickly, making the onboarding process smoother compared to other platforms.
- According to verified reviews, Helpdesk is praised for its user-friendliness, with many users finding the application self-explanatory. This ease of use is a significant advantage for teams looking to minimize training time and maximize productivity right from the start.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Zendesk for Customer Service provides robust support features, including a generative AI service that assists in crafting multi-level responses. This capability not only improves customer interactions but also enhances the overall support experience.
- Users report that while Helpdesk has a responsive support team, the overall market presence and user satisfaction metrics suggest that Zendesk for Customer Service is a more established choice, particularly for mid-market companies seeking reliable and comprehensive customer service solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Helpdesk
Medium (100 - 999 Users)
$799
Annually
Helpdesk’s licensing depends on the number of active users in your Office 365 tenant with the SharePoint service: Prices are based on the size of your organization.
- Unlimited agents
- Unlimited installations per tenant
- No hidden costs
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
Helpdesk
Free Trial is available
Zendesk for Customer Service
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
Not enough data
8.6
5,178
Ease of Use
Not enough data
8.6
5,286
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.0
3,247
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.2
3,113
Quality of Support
Not enough data
8.4
4,914
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.4
3,036
Product Direction (% positive)
Not enough data
8.0
4,833
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
Not enough data
8.8
2581
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
2608
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2536
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2370
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1932
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2408
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
2409
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1864
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
387
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
2067
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
2330
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1745
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1435
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1323
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
1390
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1781
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1956
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1766
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
2367
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
2418
|
Verified
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
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
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
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
Customer Support
Not enough data
8.1
83
Not enough data
7.6
77
Not enough data
8.1
85
Automation
Not enough data
8.1
85
Not enough data
8.2
83
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
84
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
206
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Communication
Not enough data
8.6
948
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
963
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
719
Not enough data
8.5
735
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
520
Internal Use
Not enough data
8.0
1781
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
847
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
649
Not enough data
8.5
897
Not enough data
8.6
826
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
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
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
Not enough data
8.6
71
Not enough data
7.9
69
Autonomy
Not enough data
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
Helpdesk and Zendesk for Customer Service are categorized as Help Desk
Unique Categories
Helpdesk has no unique categories
Zendesk for Customer Service is categorized as AI Customer Support Agents, AI Agents For Business Operations, Customer Service Automation, Conversational Support, Workforce Management, Live Chat, 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
Helpdesk
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
Information Technology and Services
38.5%
Computer Software
30.8%
Retail
7.7%
Insurance
7.7%
Education Management
7.7%
Other
7.7%
Computer Software
14.2%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Financial Services
5.8%
Retail
5.0%
Consumer Services
4.4%
Other
57.9%
Discussions
Helpdesk has no discussions with answers
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
JC
There is not a free version of Zendesk, but there are multiple pricing options depending on the size of your organization/agents. Read more
How is Zendesk Support Suite transforming the customer service experience in various industries?
6 Comments
OE
I am thrilled by how Zendesk Support Suite is transforming customer service across industries with its seamless omnichannel integration and AI-driven...Read more
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