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Pricing snapshot | Dataset dated 2026-04-21

Zendesk logo Zendesk Alternatives

4 alternatives compared Dataset dated 2026-04-21 Pricing snapshot

Looking for an alternative to Zendesk? Whether you need better pricing, different features, or a tool that fits your workflow, we've compared 4 recorded help desk options below. These prices are dated snapshots. Check current vendor offers before buying.

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Quick Comparison

Alternative Starting Price Free Plan? Key Differentiator
Crisp logo Crisp $45/mo Yes Plans include a stated seat allowance
Freshdesk logo Freshdesk Price unavailable Not established Ticketing and portal tools are listed
Help Scout logo Help Scout $25/mo Yes Shared-inbox and knowledge-base features are listed
Intercom logo Intercom Price unavailable Not established Messenger, inbox, ticketing, and help-center tools are li...

Detailed Alternatives

Crisp logo

Crisp

Free plan Free trial
Starting at $45/mo

Crisp uses plan fees with included seats, plus separate limits for profiles, features, and AI credits.

  • Plans include a stated seat allowance
  • Essentials lists multiple channels and a knowledge base
  • Plus adds white labeling and additional integrations
Freshdesk logo

Freshdesk

Free trial
Starting at Price unavailable

Freshdesk offers ticketing and portals, with reporting, routing, and governance features on higher tiers.

  • Ticketing and portal tools are listed
  • Pro adds custom reporting and routing
  • Enterprise adds audit and approval features
Help Scout logo

Help Scout

Free plan Free trial
Starting at $25/mo

Help Scout centers on a shared inbox and knowledge base, with paid tiers adding channels, workflows, and administration.

  • Shared-inbox and knowledge-base features are listed
  • Paid tiers add channels and workflow options
  • AI Answers has a separate usage price in the record
Intercom logo

Intercom

Free trial
Starting at Price unavailable

Intercom combines messaging, inboxes, and ticketing with separately priced AI and proactive-support options.

  • Messenger, inbox, ticketing, and help-center tools are listed
  • Advanced adds workflows and multiple inboxes
  • Fin can be evaluated as a separate AI service

Head-to-Head Comparisons

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