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Zendesk plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Support TeamFor teams that have outgrown a shared inbox and need core support essentials. | $19 | agent/month paid yearly |
| Suite TeamFor teams ready to unify support channels and automate resolutions with AI Agents. | $55 | agent/month paid yearly |
| Suite ProfessionalHighlightedFor teams optimizing support operations with advanced automation and AI-driven insights. | $115 | agent/month paid yearly |
| Suite Enterprise + CopilotFor teams needing advanced security, governance and the most proactive AI assistant. | Talk to Sales |
As printed on the page captured September 18, 2026.
How does Zendesk pricing work?
Two value metrics run side by side. The seat sets the base, and the FAQ calls pricing 'primarily seat-based (per agent, per month)'. The outcome prices the AI: 'Zendesk AI agents are included in every Suite and Support plan, with pricing based on the successful outcomes they deliver', counted in Automated Resolutions. Packaging separates Support from Suite. Support Team at $19 per agent per month, paid yearly, covers email, ticketing, routing and automations. Suite Team at $55 adds AI Agents, AI Knowledge Base, AI Action Builder, messaging and telephony. Suite Professional at $115 adds Admin Copilot, App Builder, skills-based routing and an IVR phone tree, and Suite Enterprise + Copilot adds Intelligent Triage, Auto Assist, approval workflows and a sandbox. Each card builds on the last with 'features, plus:' and an AI badge on every AI capability.
The motion is self-serve through Suite Professional and sales-led above it. Three cards say 'Buy now', Suite Enterprise + Copilot says 'Talk to Sales', and the FAQ describes both paths: online purchase 'typically paid by credit card' and a sales-assisted route that 'may support invoice-based billing'. The page runs from a 'View pricing for:' switch across Customer Service, Employee Service and Contact Center, through 'Pricing for the #1 AI customer service solution' and the four cards, to Featured add-ons, a Zendesk + Forethought band, Zendesk for Startups, a 'Trusted by teams everywhere.' logo strip, a savings calculator, a long FAQ, and 'Still not sure? Explore on your own or with our team.' with Try for free and Contact Sales.
The FAQ lays out the full bill: base subscription, usage-based features such as App Builder, Action Builder and Voice 'billed based on consumption exceeding applicable plan allowances', add-ons, and billing term. That points to an allowance of usage inside each plan with metered overage above it. Pricing AI by the resolved request ties the charge to the outcome a support leader buys, and as AI agents take on work seats once did, the resolution meter lets Zendesk earn from that shift while the seat keeps the base predictable. Contracts run 'month to month, annual, or multi-year', with annual 'Usually discounted compared to paying month-to-month', so the yearly price on every card is the reference rate. A seat plus an outcome meter is the pattern most worth borrowing for any AI product sold to teams.
What does Zendesk's pricing page do well?
- Add-on prices are printed, $50 for Copilot, $50 for the Workforce Engagement Bundle and $83 for Contact Center per agent per month, so a buyer can total a bill on the page
- The MOST POPULAR badge and a raised, outlined card on Suite Professional give a four-plan ladder a clear default
- 'View pricing for:' with Customer Service, Employee Service and Contact Center routes each buyer to the right price list before the cards
- Cumulative lists, 'Support Team features, plus:', with an inline AI badge on each AI feature make the value of each step legible at a glance
- The FAQ defines Automated Resolutions in plain language and covers contract terms, payment methods and the four supported currencies
What does Zendesk's pricing page reveal about its pricing strategy?
- Seat plus outcome: agents pay per seat, and AI agents bill per Automated Resolution, a request resolved with no human escalation
- Usage-based features billed 'based on consumption exceeding applicable plan allowances' point to an allowance inside each plan with metered overage above it
- The Support to Suite step is where AI agents, messaging and telephony arrive, so channels and automation carry the price gap
- Forethought works 'whether you use Zendesk or another service provider', an AI product sold beyond Zendesk's own install base
- Contracts run month to month, annual or multi-year, with the yearly price shown on every card as the reference rate
Learn with Orb
- GuideWhat is outcome-based pricing? AI agents bill per Automated Resolution, a request resolved with no escalation to a human agent; Orb's guide explains charging for results and covers how Zendesk prices AI agents by the outcome.
- Guide8 SaaS pricing models: how to choose one Four per-agent plans from $19 to $115 carry an outcome meter and consumption billed above plan allowances; Orb's CEO covers per seat, usage-based and hybrid models and how to choose among them.
Questions about Zendesk pricing
How much does Zendesk cost?
Zendesk's pricing starts at $19/agent/mo. The page shows 4 plans, with the top plan priced through sales.
What pricing model does Zendesk use?
Zendesk prices per seat, combined with usage-based pricing. Buyers can sign up on their own or go through the sales team. Its plans are aimed mainly at mid-market companies.
Does Zendesk have a free plan?
Zendesk has no free plan, but its paid plans offer a free trial. The lowest paid plan starts at $19/agent/mo.
Does Zendesk offer an annual discount?
Zendesk's pricing page shows a single billing period. The listed prices start at $19/agent/mo. Terms for the plans priced through sales are set with the sales team.
How is Zendesk's pricing page laid out?
The page shows 4 plans, highlights Suite Professional, and includes an FAQ. The breakdown above marks 14 points on it: 7 things it does well and 7 insights into the pricing.
How does Zendesk charge for AI agents?
Zendesk AI agents are included in every Suite and Support plan, with pricing based on the successful outcomes they deliver. The billing unit is the Automated Resolution, so you pay "only for customer requests that were successfully resolved by the AI agent" with no escalation to a human agent. When estimating total cost, the page suggests factoring in expected resolutions above your plan allowance.
Does Zendesk have a program for startups?
Zendesk offers a dedicated startups program called Zendesk for Startups. It gives early stage startups "a 6-month trial of the Zendesk Suite for up to 50 agents" to build their support operation. Startups can apply directly from the pricing page with the Apply now button.
How much do Zendesk add-ons like Copilot cost?
The pricing page lists three featured add-ons: Copilot at $50 per agent/month paid yearly, the Workforce Engagement Bundle at $50 per agent/month paid yearly, and Contact Center at $83 per agent/month paid yearly. Add-ons are priced separately from the base plan and "may be billed by seats, usage, or the specific add-on." Copilot is also included by default in the 14 day free trial.
From the page as captured September 18, 2026. Current prices are on zendesk.com
Freshdesk
$19/agent/moFreshdesk prices per agent across three plans at $19, $55 and $89 per agent per month billed annually, and puts a metered AI layer on every one: 500 Freddy AI Agent sessions included, then printed rates for more sessions, MCP actions and connector tasks. Each card carries its own add-on list, so the seat, the AI meters and part-time access are priced side by side.
Help Scout
$25/user/moHelp Scout prices the helpdesk per user, Standard at $25, Plus at $45 and Pro at $75 per user/mo on annual billing, and sells its AI agent as a fourth card, AI Answers at $0.75 per resolution. A savings calculator, a monthly spending cap and a 3-month free trial all serve the outcome meter, and a free plan for 5 users sits one line below the cards.
Front
$25/seat/moFront prices three seat tiers at $25, $65 and $105 per seat per month and layers Front AI on top: Copilot at $20 per seat on Starter and Professional, and Autopilot metered at $0.05 per conversation. Every rate is printed, Enterprise included, and Enterprise carries Copilot, Smart QA and Smart CSAT in its seat price, which makes the top tier the home of the full AI suite. External AI agents and Compass are included on every plan.