Is Zendesk still around? (2026)

What sets it apart AI agents are metered by outcome ("automated resolutions"): the customer pays only for requests the bot resolves without human escalation, rather than paying a flat per-seat AI fee

Best for Support teams from small businesses to enterprises that want email, chat, phone, and messaging unified in one ticketing system with AI automation and reporting · Pricing model Per-agent monthly subscription billed yearly: Support Team $19, Suite Team $55, Suite Professional $115, and Suite Enterprise via sales. AI agents are included and billed separately by automated resolution (consumption-based). A 14-day free trial is offered; there is no permanent free tier. Optional add-ons include Copilot ($50/agent/mo).

Zendesk is a service platform that consolidates email, chat, phone, messaging, and a help center into one ticketing and routing system, with AI agents that handle customer requests alongside human staff. Its distinguishing feature is billing: AI agents are included across plans but metered by "automated resolutions," so customers pay only for requests the bot closes without escalating to a person. Seat pricing runs from $19 per agent monthly on the Support Team plan up to $115 on Suite Professional, with a 14-day trial and no permanent free tier. It suits support teams from small businesses through enterprises that want multiple channels, automation, and analytics under a single vendor.

Sources Zendesk official pricing page · Zendesk homepage · Richpanel - Zendesk Pricing in 2026