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Zendesk Suite vs HelpDesk

Compare with for 10 people.

Zendesk Suite
45%
match · $6,600/yr
HelpDesk
59%
match · $2,280/yr

HelpDesk is the better fit.

It costs $4,320 less a year for 10 people.

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Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.

Zendesk Suite
Suite Team
$55.00 × 10 seats$550.00
× 12 months$6,600.00
Per year
$55.00 per person / mo
$6,600

Per agent

HelpDesk
Entry plan
Smaller bill
$19.00 × 10 seats$190.00
× 12 months$2,280.00
Per year
$19.00 per person / mo
$2,280

Choose a tool

Zendesk Suite

From $19
G2 4.3 · 7,101 reviews

Small companies that expect to grow into a large, multi-channel support team and want a platform with a deep app ecosystem they will not outgrow.

HelpDesk

From $19

Small businesses that already use LiveChat, or teams that want a simple ticket-first help desk with chat, Messenger and SMS on the entry plan.

Side by side

Zendesk SuiteHelpDesk
PricingFrom $19/agent/month (Support Team, annual); Suite from $55From $19/user/month (annual)
G2 Rating4.3 (7,101 reviews)Not yet verified
Best ForSmall companies that expect to grow into a large, multi-channel support team and want a platform with a deep app ecosystem they will not outgrow.Small businesses that already use LiveChat, or teams that want a simple ticket-first help desk with chat, Messenger and SMS on the entry plan.

Pros and cons

Zendesk Suite

Pros

  • Widest channel coverage in one workspace on Suite plans
  • Strong automation and routing options
  • Large app marketplace and integrations
  • Clear path from small team to enterprise

Cons

  • The useful all-channel package starts at $55 per agent/month (annual)
  • Support Team ($19) is email ticketing only
  • Setup and AI resolutions beyond the allowance add time and cost

HelpDesk

Pros

  • Chat, Messenger and SMS channels on the $19 Essential plan
  • Clean, easy interface
  • Made by the company behind LiveChat
  • Published AI allowances on each plan

Cons

  • Steep jump from Essential ($19) to Growth ($79)
  • Essential allows only 3 ticketing rules
  • 10 AI resolutions a month on Essential is a small allowance

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