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Best Zendesk Support alternatives in India (2027)

Zendesk Support is a helpdesk software product from Zendesk, San Francisco, priced at ₹1,600/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 8 are built in India, and 9 start cheaper or free.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Zendesk Support are Gorgias (₹800/mo), Intercom (₹2,400/mo), Freshservice (₹1,600/mo), HappyFox (₹2,000/mo) and Front (₹1,600/mo). Crisp is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.

Why businesses look for a Zendesk Support alternative

There is no free plan

Zendesk Support has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Cost

Zendesk Support starts at ₹1,600/mo. 9 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.

Indian support and GST

Zendesk Support is built in United States. 8 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

Zendesk Support alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Zendesk Support's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Zendesk Support logoZendesk Support (current)₹1,600/moNoWebNo4.2/5—
1Gorgias logoGorgias₹800/moNoWebNo4.4/5
2Intercom logoIntercom₹2,400/moNoWebNo4.5/5
3Freshservice logoFreshservice₹1,600/moNoWebYes4.7/5
4HappyFox logoHappyFox₹2,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
5Front logoFront₹1,600/moNoWebNo4.4/5
6Groove logoGroove₹1,500/moNoWebNo4.4/5
7Supportbee logoSupportbee₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
8Helpwise logoHelpwise₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.5/5
9Freshdesk Omni logoFreshdesk Omni₹2,400/moNoWebYes4.5/5
10Enchant logoEnchant₹1,200/moNoWebNo4.3/5
11Exotel Support Suite logoExotel Support Suite₹2,999/moNoWebYes4.5/5
12Zoho Service Plus logoZoho Service Plus₹1,400/moNoWebYes4.4/5
13HelpCrunch logoHelpCrunch₹1,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
14Kayako logoKayako₹5,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
15Dixa logoDixa₹3,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
16Zoho Desk Express logoZoho Desk Express₹500/moNoWebYes4.6/5
17Re:amaze logoRe:amaze₹2,400/moNoWebNo4.4/5
18QueueMetrics logoQueueMetrics₹5,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
19Kapture CX logoKapture CXCustom quote · Agent-based, interaction-based or hybrid pricingNoWebYes4.4/5
20Crisp logoCrispFree planYesWebNo4.4/5

Top 10 Zendesk Support alternatives in detail

Gorgias logo

1. Gorgias

Gorgias · San Francisco · Helpdesk software · 4.4/5

Helpdesk for e-commerce brands.

₹800/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zendesk Support

  • Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)

Key features

  • Shared ticket inbox
  • Ticket-volume based plans from 50 to 5,000 tickets/month
  • Automated Rules
  • Unlimited agents (pricing is not per agent)
  • Email via Gmail and Outlook/Office 365 integrations
Intercom logo

2. Intercom

Intercom · San Francisco · Helpdesk software · 4.5/5

AI-first customer service platform.

₹2,400/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zendesk Support

  • Starts ₹800/mo higher (₹2,400/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)

Key features

  • Shared inbox
  • Ticketing
  • Multiple inboxes (Advanced and above)
  • Round robin assignment (Advanced and above)
  • Workflow automation (Advanced and above)
Freshservice logo

3. Freshservice

Freshworks · San Mateo · Helpdesk software · 4.7/5

IT service management from Freshworks.

₹1,600/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zendesk Support

  • Built in India (San Mateo)

Key features

  • Incident management
  • Problem management
  • Change management
  • Release management
  • Unified service catalog with extensible workflows
HappyFox logo

4. HappyFox

HappyFox · Irvine · Helpdesk software · 4.5/5

Helpdesk software with Chennai engineering.

₹2,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zendesk Support

  • Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)
Front logo

5. Front

Front · San Francisco · Helpdesk software · 4.4/5

Shared inbox for teams.

₹1,600/mo

Free trial

Key features

  • Shared inbox
  • Ticketing
  • Macros (Professional and above)
  • Multiple workspaces (Professional and above)
  • Custom roles (Enterprise)
Groove logo

6. Groove

Groove · Newport · Helpdesk software · 4.4/5

Simple helpdesk for small teams.

₹1,500/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zendesk Support

  • Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)
Supportbee logo

7. Supportbee

SupportBee · Bengaluru · Helpdesk software · 4.6/5

Email ticketing built in Bengaluru.

₹1,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zendesk Support

  • Starts ₹600/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
Helpwise logo

8. Helpwise

Helpwise (SaaS Labs) · New Delhi · Helpdesk software · 4.5/5

Shared inbox built in India.

₹1,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zendesk Support

  • Starts ₹600/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)
  • Built in India (New Delhi)

Key features

  • Shared inboxes for Gmail and Microsoft 365 addresses
  • Private notes and @mentions on conversations
  • Collision detection to stop two agents replying
  • Shared drafts and saved replies
  • Personal inbox per user alongside team inboxes
Freshdesk Omni logo

9. Freshdesk Omni

Freshworks · San Mateo · Helpdesk software · 4.5/5

Unified support suite from Freshworks.

₹2,400/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zendesk Support

  • Starts ₹800/mo higher (₹2,400/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)
  • Built in India (San Mateo)
Enchant logo

10. Enchant

Enchant · Toronto · Helpdesk software · 4.3/5

Helpdesk and knowledge base.

₹1,200/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zendesk Support

  • Starts ₹400/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)

Zendesk Support alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Zendesk Support alternative

  • List your channels and check each is native — WhatsApp especially.
  • Knowledge base quality deflects tickets; look at the editor and search.
  • Compare per-agent pricing across tiers; the features you need may sit two tiers up.

Zendesk Support alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Zendesk Support in 2027?+

The closest matches to Zendesk Support on App Advisor are Gorgias (₹800/mo), Intercom (₹2,400/mo), Freshservice (₹1,600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zendesk Support, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Zendesk Support?+

Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Crisp (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Zendesk Support?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Desk Express starts lowest at ₹500/mo, compared with ₹1,600/mo for Zendesk Support. Crisp also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Zendesk Support?+

Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including Freshservice (₹1,600/mo), Supportbee (₹1,000/mo), Helpwise (₹1,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Zendesk Support vs Gorgias: which is better?+

Gorgias is the closest match to Zendesk Support in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹1,600/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Zendesk Support alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in helpdesk software or a category Zendesk Support also covers, and Zendesk's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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