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Zendesk Support Suite vs Freshdesk

Which customer support tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.

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Zendesk Support Suite

4.36,200 reviews

Customer support teams from SMB to enterprise that need a scalable omnichannel help desk with strong automation, self-service, and a large integration ecosystem.

Starting at $55/agent/month
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Freshdesk

4.43,600 reviews

Small to mid-sized support teams that want a modern help desk with strong ticketing, automation, and self-service, plus the option to scale into more advanced workflows and governance.

Starting at Free–$15/agent/month

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureZendesk Support SuiteFreshdesk
Pricing$55/agent/monthFree–$15/agent/month
G2 Rating4.3 (6,200 reviews)4.4 (3,600 reviews)
Capterra Rating4.44.5
Best ForCustomer support teams from SMB to enterprise that need a scalable omnichannel help desk with strong automation, self-service, and a large integration ecosystem.Small to mid-sized support teams that want a modern help desk with strong ticketing, automation, and self-service, plus the option to scale into more advanced workflows and governance.

Pros & Cons

Zendesk Support Suite

Pros

  • + Mature, widely adopted platform with strong ticketing and omnichannel capabilities
  • + Powerful automation/routing options and customizable workflows
  • + Robust knowledge base and self-service features to deflect tickets
  • + Large marketplace of apps/integrations and solid API support

Cons

  • Costs can rise quickly with higher tiers, add-ons, and per-agent pricing
  • Setup and ongoing administration can be complex for smaller teams
  • Some advanced features (analytics, governance, customization) are gated behind higher plans

Freshdesk

Pros

  • + Easy to set up and use for day-to-day ticket handling
  • + Good automation and SLA management for the price
  • + Strong self-service/knowledge base capabilities
  • + Broad channel support and Freshworks ecosystem integrations

Cons

  • Advanced reporting/customization can require higher-tier plans
  • Complex workflows and permissions can be harder to manage at scale
  • Some integrations/features may require add-ons or additional Freshworks products