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Chatwoot vs Zendesk

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ChatwootHelp & Customer Support
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ZendeskHelp & Customer Support
Chatwoot logo
Chatwoot
Help & Customer Support

Open-source customer support platform.

Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Help & Customer Support

Champions of customer service

Overview
CategoryHelp & Customer SupportHelp & Customer Support
What it isChatwoot is an open-source, AI-powered customer support platform that provides omnichannel messaging, a shared inbox, and automation tools as an alternative to Intercom and Zendesk.Zendesk is a leading customer service platform that provides ticketing, messaging, help centers, and AI-powered automation. It enables businesses to deliver omnichannel support experiences.
Pricing
Published priceSelf-hosted (Free): MIT licensed, full feature set Cloud Startups: Free for eligible open-source projects Cloud Business: $19-99/agent/month - AI credits, premium features Enterpr…Support Team: $19/agent/month - Email ticketing, basic reporting Suite Team: $55/agent/month - Omnichannel support, help center Suite Growth: $89/agent/month - Self-service portal…
Pricing modelTiered plansTiered plans
Free optionsFree plan · Free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right now6 months free Live now
Company
Founded20202007
Team size11-50 employees5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CaliforniaSan Francisco, California
Featured clientsCircleCI, Accel, FreshworksUber, Slack, Shopify

Where these sit in Help & Customer Support

  • Zendesk$660
  • Help & Customer Support median$360

Per seat, per year, across 14 products publishing a price. Half of Help & Customer Support sits between $240 and $1,188, and 15% of its plans are priced on request. Chatwoot states a range rather than a single yearly figure, so it is not marked here.

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