Zendesk vs Intercom

Our Verdict

Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Zendesk edges ahead in this comparison. Zendesk scores higher on user ratings and overall feature set.

Feature
Zendesk
Intercom
Rating
No ratings
No ratings
Free Plan
Starting Price
$33/mo
$10/mo
Monthly Visits
20.8M
11.1M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
5 apps
5 apps
Team Size
SOLO
SMB

Zendesk Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Very intuitive interface
  • Fast load times
  • Excellent customer service

Cons

  • Steep learning curve for advanced features
  • Mobile app lacks some desktop features

Intercom Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Very intuitive interface
  • Fast load times
  • Excellent customer service

Cons

  • Steep learning curve for advanced features
  • Mobile app lacks some desktop features

Zendesk Key Features

  • Real-time Collaboration
  • Advanced Analytics
  • SSO & Security
  • Custom API access
  • 24/7 Support

Intercom Key Features

  • Real-time Collaboration
  • Advanced Analytics
  • SSO & Security
  • Custom API access
  • 24/7 Support