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Best Zoho TeamInbox alternatives in India (2026)

Zoho TeamInbox is a helpdesk software product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 13 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Zoho TeamInbox are Hiver (Free plan), UVdesk (Free plan), Desk365 (Free plan), Help Scout (Free plan) and HubSpot Service Hub (Free plan). Hiver is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,000/month.

Zoho TeamInbox alternatives compared

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

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
Zoho TeamInbox logoZoho TeamInbox (current)Free planYesWebYes4.5/5
1Hiver logoHiverFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
2UVdesk logoUVdeskFree planYesWebYes4.6/5
3Desk365 logoDesk365Free planYesWebYes4.6/5
4Help Scout logoHelp ScoutFree planYesWebNo4.6/5
5HubSpot Service Hub logoHubSpot Service HubFree planYesWebNo4.6/5
6Salesforce Service Cloud logoSalesforce Service CloudFree · paid from $25/user/moYesWebNo4.6/5
7Jira Service Management logoJira Service ManagementFree planYesWebNo4.6/5
8osTicket logoosTicketFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
9Zammad logoZammadFree planYesWebNo4.4/5
10Crisp logoCrispFree planYesWebNo4.4/5
11Freshservice logoFreshservice₹1,600/moNoWebYes4.7/5
123CX logo3CXFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
13Supportbee logoSupportbee₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
14Helpwise logoHelpwise₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.5/5
15FreeScout logoFreeScoutFreeYesWebNo4.5/5
16Freshdesk Omni logoFreshdesk Omni₹2,400/moNoWebYes4.5/5
17Exotel Support Suite logoExotel Support Suite₹2,999/moNoWebYes4.5/5
18Freshdesk logoFreshdeskFree planYesWebYes4.8/5
19Zendesk Suite logoZendesk Suite₹4,500/moNoWebNo4.5/5
20HappyFox logoHappyFox₹2,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5

Top 10 Zoho TeamInbox alternatives in detail

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1. Hiver

Hiver · Bengaluru · Helpdesk software · 4.7/5

Gmail-based helpdesk built in Bengaluru.

Free plan

Free plan available

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2. UVdesk

Webkul · New Delhi · Helpdesk software · 4.6/5

Open-source helpdesk built in Delhi.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Zoho TeamInbox

  • Open source
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3. Desk365

Desk365 (Kani Technologies) · Chennai · Helpdesk software · 4.6/5

Helpdesk for Microsoft Teams built in Chennai.

Free plan

Free plan available

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4. Help Scout

Help Scout · Boston · Helpdesk software · 4.6/5

Email-based customer support.

Free plan

Free plan available

Key features

  • Shared inbox
  • Multiple inboxes (Standard and above)
  • Unlimited tags and saved replies (Standard and above)
  • Internal teams and company grouping (Plus and above)
  • Round robin routing (Plus); multiple routing types (Pro)
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8. osTicket

Enhancesoft · Lake Charles · Helpdesk software · 4.5/5

Open-source ticketing.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Zoho TeamInbox

  • Open source
Zammad logo

9. Zammad

Zammad · Berlin · Helpdesk software · 4.4/5

Open-source helpdesk.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Zoho TeamInbox

  • Open source
Crisp logo

10. Crisp

Crisp · Nantes · Helpdesk software · 4.4/5

Chat and helpdesk for startups.

Free plan

Free plan available

Key features

  • Website chat widget
  • Shared inbox
  • Shared email inbox (Mini and above)
  • Omnichannel inbox (Essentials and above)
  • Sub-inboxes: 2 on Essentials, 5 on Plus

Zoho TeamInbox alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Zoho TeamInbox 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.

Zoho TeamInbox alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Zoho TeamInbox in 2026?+

The closest matches to Zoho TeamInbox on App Advisor are Hiver (Free plan), UVdesk (Free plan), Desk365 (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho TeamInbox, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Zoho TeamInbox?+

Yes. 13 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Hiver (Free plan), UVdesk (Free plan), Desk365 (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Zoho TeamInbox?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Supportbee starts lowest at ₹1,000/mo. Hiver also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Zoho TeamInbox?+

Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Hiver (Free plan), UVdesk (Free plan), Desk365 (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Zoho TeamInbox vs Hiver: which is better?+

Hiver is the closest match to Zoho TeamInbox in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Zoho TeamInbox alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in helpdesk software or a category Zoho TeamInbox also covers, and Zoho Corporation'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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