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Discourse vs Zendesk

Discourse logo
DiscourseCommunity Forum Software
Zendesk logo
ZendeskHelp & Customer Support
Discourse logo
Discourse
Community Forum Software

Open-source community discussion.

Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Help & Customer Support

Champions of customer service

Overview
CategoryCommunity Forum SoftwareHelp & Customer Support
What it isDiscourse is an open-source discussion platform for building threaded conversation communities with powerful moderation tools, ideal for technical support and developer forums.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 priceNot publishedSupport 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
Founded20132007
Team size51-200 employees5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CaliforniaSan Francisco, California
Featured clientsNot availableUber, Slack, Shopify

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