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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (45.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$19.00 1 user per month billed annually
Whatfix
Star Rating
(494)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WhatfixZendesk for Customer Service
Star Rating
(6,659)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.7% 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.
- Users report that Zendesk Support Suite excels in its Quality of Support, scoring 8.4, while Whatfix significantly outshines with a score of 9.7. Reviewers mention that Whatfix's support team is highly responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier for users to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Whatfix has a slight edge in Ease of Setup with a score of 8.4 compared to Zendesk's 8.0. Users say that Whatfix's onboarding process is straightforward, allowing teams to get started with minimal friction.
- Users on G2 highlight that Whatfix's Product Direction is rated at 9.7, indicating a strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, while Zendesk's score of 8.0 suggests room for growth in this area. Reviewers say that Whatfix frequently updates its features based on user feedback.
- Reviewers mention that both products perform well in Automation, each scoring 8.2. However, users report that Zendesk's automation features, such as triggers and macros, are more robust and customizable, allowing for more tailored workflows.
- Users say that Whatfix shines in Proactive Assistance with a score of 8.8, compared to Zendesk's 8.4. Reviewers mention that Whatfix's proactive guidance helps users navigate the software more effectively, enhancing the overall user experience.
- G2 users report that Zendesk's Adaptive Learning feature scores 8.8, indicating a strong ability to learn from user interactions, while Whatfix's score of 8.1 suggests it may not adapt as effectively. Reviewers mention that Zendesk's AI-driven suggestions improve over time, making it a valuable tool for support teams.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Whatfix
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
Whatfix
Free Trial is available
Zendesk for Customer Service
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
334
8.6
5,116
Ease of Use
8.6
404
8.6
5,160
Ease of Setup
8.3
355
8.0
3,184
Ease of Admin
8.5
276
8.2
3,073
Quality of Support
9.7
334
8.4
4,794
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
275
8.4
2,999
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
319
8.0
4,770
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
Not enough data
8.8
2550
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
2565
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2492
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2337
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1921
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2398
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
2386
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1853
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
384
Not enough data
7.6
385
Agentic AI - Help Desk
Not enough data
7.8
245
Not enough data
7.9
245
Not enough data
8.0
246
Communication Channels
Not enough data
8.5
2060
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
2309
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1724
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1428
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1313
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.8
1387
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1777
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1947
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1739
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
2339
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
2407
|
Verified
User Analysis
8.0
155
Not enough data
8.0
171
Not enough data
User Support
8.2
163
Not enough data
8.0
141
Not enough data
8.0
144
Not enough data
Walkthrough Type
8.5
166
Not enough data
8.9
190
Not enough data
Platform Basics - Digital Adoption Platform
8.3
39
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
Analytics - Digital Adoption Platform
8.4
39
Not enough data
Functions - Digital Adoption Platform
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Adoption Platform
7.2
28
Not enough data
Product Analytics
8.1
51
Not enough data
8.1
50
Not enough data
7.8
46
Not enough data
7.6
46
Not enough data
7.5
46
Not enough data
7.2
41
Not enough data
7.0
36
Not enough data
7.4
43
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Product Analytics
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Usability
Not enough data
8.3
667
Not enough data
8.3
663
Not enough data
8.4
632
Reporting
Not enough data
8.3
590
Not enough data
7.9
563
Not enough data
8.2
644
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
179
Not enough data
7.2
178
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
468
Not enough data
8.1
465
Not enough data
8.3
449
Not enough data
8.1
448
Not enough data
8.2
356
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
471
Not enough data
8.3
468
Not enough data
8.3
463
Not enough data
8.2
464
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
454
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
113
Not enough data
8.2
112
Conversational Platform
Not enough data
8.1
859
Not enough data
8.3
716
Not enough data
8.2
684
Not enough data
8.2
749
Support Automation
Not enough data
8.2
714
Not enough data
8.3
757
Not enough data
8.4
711
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
101
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
82
Not enough data
7.6
77
Not enough data
8.1
84
Automation
Not enough data
8.1
83
Not enough data
8.2
83
Not enough data
8.1
84
Artificial Intelligence
Not enough data
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.7
82
Not enough data
7.7
84
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
950
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
964
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
720
Not enough data
8.5
737
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
520
Internal Use
Not enough data
8.0
1777
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
849
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
650
Not enough data
8.5
898
Not enough data
8.6
824
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
847
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.6
51
Feature Not Available
Self-Service Experience
8.9
147
8.5
1499
8.8
142
8.5
1436
8.1
94
8.0
1024
7.0
68
7.7
648
8.2
84
8.0
780
Self-Service Platform
8.6
91
8.2
828
8.1
88
8.2
841
7.6
77
7.7
658
8.0
89
8.2
806
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
7.1
13
8.3
63
7.3
13
8.3
63
6.8
13
8.2
64
7.1
14
8.7
63
6.8
12
8.6
61
7.7
13
8.2
63
7.1
13
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)
564
Not enough data
9.1(won by default)
741
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
689
Channels
Not enough data
9.0(won by default)
740
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
586
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
563
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
485
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
421
Insight
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
539
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
648
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
Agentic AI - SAP Store
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
70
Not enough data
8.2
71
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.3
69
Not enough data
8.3
70
Customer Interaction Automation - AI Customer Support Agents
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
8.4
70
Not enough data
8.4
70
Not enough data
8.5
70
Automation
Not enough data
8.6
70
Not enough data
8.6
71
Not enough data
8.0
70
Autonomy
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
8.4
69
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
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
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
Whatfix and Zendesk for Customer Service are categorized as Customer Self-Service
Unique Categories
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
Whatfix
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
15.8%
Information Technology and Services
14.1%
Financial Services
4.0%
Insurance
3.8%
Banking
3.2%
Other
59.2%
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
What does Whatfix do?
3 Comments
GF
Overall, Whatfix aims to enhance user productivity, reduce support costs, and drive digital transformation within organizations.
How? Whatfix is a digital...Read more
What is the best way to showcase videos using the platform?
1 Comment
KE
Hi Christopher
I have added a video to the self-help tab.
You can do this if you have created the video and have it saved. I use Vimeo. Once you...Read more
Which one of them is a direct competitor of Whatfix?
1 Comment
GF
Digital Adoption Platforms are a category of their own. Because of the unique features and capabilities, it is hard to compare them to other types of...Read more
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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