Zoho Desk
Entry plan
$7.00 × 10 seats$70.00
× 12 months$840.00
Per year
$7.00 per person / mo
$840
Zoho Desk vs Zendesk Suite
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Zoho Desk
84%
match · $840/yr
Zendesk Suite
37%
match · $6,600/yr
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Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
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
Zoho Desk
From $7Free plan
G2 4.4 · 8,002 reviewsCost-conscious small businesses and Zoho users that want a capable help desk with a free plan for 3 users and paid tiers from $7 per agent/month.
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Zendesk Suite
From $19
G2 4.3 · 7,101 reviewsSmall 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.
Side by side
| Zoho Desk |  Zendesk Suite | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (3 users); paid from $7/agent/month (annual) | From $19/agent/month (Support Team, annual); Suite from $55 |
| G2 Rating | 4.4 (8,002 reviews) | 4.3 (7,101 reviews) |
| Best For | Cost-conscious small businesses and Zoho users that want a capable help desk with a free plan for 3 users and paid tiers from $7 per agent/month. | 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. |
Pros and cons
Zoho Desk
Pros
- Free plan for 3 users and the lowest paid entry price here
- Four paid tiers let you pay only for what you use
- Deep links with Zoho CRM and other Zoho apps
- Telephony and guided processes available without enterprise pricing
Cons
- Knowledge base starts on Standard, not Express
- Interface takes longer to learn than Help Scout
- Monthly billing costs noticeably more than annual
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
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