If you’re feeling like your current customer support platform Zendesk isn’t quite meeting your needs anymore, you’re not alone. As businesses grow and evolve, so do their expectations for efficiency, reliability, and customer experience.
Maybe you’ve noticed that getting timely support has become a challenge, or that setting up and maintaining your system requires more resources than you anticipated. Perhaps the costs keep rising, but the improvements haven’t kept pace with your investment. Or maybe you’re just looking for a more personal, flexible solution that aligns better with your team’s workflow.
Whatever the reason, exploring alternatives to Zendesk can open the door to a platform that truly supports your business and your customers. If you’ve been thinking about making a switch, now might be the perfect time to find a solution that feels like a better fit. Let’s take a closer look at what to consider.
Why switch to Desk365?
More and more Zendesk users are frustrated with unreliable support, unresolved issues, and increasing costs, leading them to explore better alternatives.
One long-time user shared their experience on Trustpilot,

From slow response times to a lack of real improvements, businesses are realizing that Zendesk may no longer be the best fit for their needs. If you’re experiencing the same frustrations, it might be time to explore alternatives that truly support your team and customers.
When it comes to choosing the right helpdesk solution for your business, value, functionality, and support are key factors. While Zendesk has been a long-standing name in the industry, many businesses are finding that its rising costs, complex setup, and impersonal support no longer justify the investment.
This is where Desk365 stands out. Designed with affordability, efficiency, and customer-centric service in mind, Desk365 offers a robust help desk solution that delivers more value for less money.
With powerful features like native Microsoft Teams integration, AI and automation, streamlined ticket management, and advanced workflows, Desk365 ensures that your team stays productive without getting bogged down by unnecessary complexity.
Unlike Zendesk, where premium support often comes at an extra cost, Desk365 provides responsive, human-first customer support across all plans—so you never feel left in the dark when you need help.
And the best part? You get all this without the hefty price tag. Starting at just $12 per user per month, Desk365 offers more features and flexibility at a significantly lower cost compared to Zendesk’s $19 per agent per month pricing.
If you’re looking for a help desk solution that is cost-effective, intuitive, and backed by a team that actually cares, Desk365 is the smarter choice.
See why Desk365 customer say, "We’d never go back to Zendesk"
"We love Desk365! Former Zendesk Client"
Desk365 can be customized to your absolute liking. You can pull granular reporting, view and sort your tickets with ease and stay organized. There is so much automation, it’s very user friendly and easy to set up. We are so glad to have made the switch from Zendesk and we would not go back! Desk365 is also Soc 2 Type 2 compliant! This is a premium helpdesk at a great price. I couldn’t manage IT without it! I am also continuously impressed with their client dedication – if you suggest an improvement, they genuinely take it into consideration! They consistently roll out improvements. We are so grateful!
Robin B
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Comparing Desk365 vs. Zendesk
Here is an in-depth feature comparison between Desk365 and Zendesk
FEATURES
DESK365
ZENDESK
AI Agents
Change/Approval Management
(Complicated Process)
Round Robin Ticket Assignments
(Available only on Suite plans)
Workflow Automation
‘Share To’ Tickets
SLA Reminders & Escalations
Draft with AI
(Available only on Enterprise plans)
Multiple Business Hours
(Complicated Process)
Microsoft Teams App for Agents
(Complicated Process)
Create Tickets from Microsoft Teams
(Complicated Process)
Email Ticketing
Customer Support Portal
(Available only on Suite plans)
Web Form / Web Widget
Automations
Knowledge Base
(Available only on Suite plans)
HIPAA enabled
(Available only on Suite plans)
Custom Email Servers
Custom Ticket Fields
Customer Surveys
(Multiple Survey Types)
Custom Roles
(Available only on Enterprise plans)
Free Trial
(21 days)
(14 days)
Free Plan Available
Lowest Paid Plan
$12/agent /month
$55/agent /month
Highest Paid Plan
$20/agent /month
$115/agent /month
Switch from Zendesk and save up to 87% with Desk365
Best-in-class customer support without breaking your bank
Number of agents:
Desk365
Zendesk
Why choose Desk365 ?
Customers who choose Desk365 feel the difference. Built for and by customers, every feature, every detail is crafted so our users’ lives are simplified.Â
Set up in 5 minutes
Migrate, onboard, and get started with your new helpdesk almost instantly. Â
Support that goes the extra mile
Have questions? Need help? Desk365 is committed to real human support and providing true resolution.
Easy to use
Intuitive software your teams can pick-up in no-time. Ensure a smooth experience for both your agents and your customers. Â
Highest ROI and product value
Reduce costs and increase agent productivity from day 1 so your business sustains growth.
No credit card required.
How to migrate from Zendesk to Desk365?
You can migrate from Zendesk to Desk365 by importing Contacts, Companies, and Tickets individually to ensure a smooth transition.
- For Contacts and Companies, follow this guide: [Import Contacts and Companies to Desk365 ]
- To import tickets, refer to this article: [Import tickets to Desk365 ]
This process allows you to move essential data seamlessly while setting up Desk365 for your team. If you have any questions along the way, Desk365 Support is here to assist!
Switch to Desk365 for better features, great support, and up to 87% savings!
No credit card required.