Zendesk pricing: From $19/seat/mo + per-resolution AI. Free plan: no — free trial only. AI (AI resolutions): included allowance per agent, then $1.50 per automated resolution (committed) or $2.00 pay-as-you-go. Rated 4.3/5 on G2 (7,075 reviews). Each figure links to the comparison it was verified in.
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| Attribute | Value | Source & date |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | From $19/seat/mo + per-resolution AI | intercom-vs-zendesk |
| Entry seat price | $19/agent/mo (Support Team) | zendesk-vs-freshdesk |
| Mid tier | $55/agent/mo (Suite Team) | zendesk-vs-freshdesk |
| Top self-serve tier | $115/agent/mo (Suite Professional) | zendesk-vs-freshdesk |
| AI agent pricing | Per automated resolution: $1.50 committed, $2.00 pay-as-you-go, + $50/agent Copilot add-on | zendesk-vs-freshdesk |
| AI billing transparency | Published — plan allowance, then $1.50 (committed) or $2.00 (pay-as-you-go) per resolution | zendesk-vs-freshdesk |
| Design philosophy | Ticketing-first, omnichannel, enterprise-grade depth | zendesk-vs-freshdesk |
| Free plan | No — free trial only | zendesk-vs-freshdesk |
| Best suited for | Mid-market to enterprise, complex workflows | zendesk-vs-freshdesk |
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