Customer Support alternatives

Zendesk alternatives

The most-used customer support tools compared with Zendesk — pricing, strengths, and who each one is best for.

The 3 best alternatives to Zendesk

Each tool below is a same-category competitor. Click Compare for a side-by-side breakdown against Zendesk.

  • Gorgias logo

    Ecommerce helpdesk with AI agent — resolves up to 60% of common store questions using order data automatically.

    • Ecommerce-native ticket context
    • AI Agent autonomously resolves tickets
  • Intercom logo

    AI-first customer messaging platform for support, onboarding, and engagement.

    • Fin AI agent resolves tickets automatically
    • Combined support and marketing
  • Freshdesk logo
    FreshdeskFreemium

    Affordable helpdesk software with built-in AI for ticket routing and response suggestions.

    • Generous free tier
    • Built-in AI ticket routing

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