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Comm100 vs Zendesk
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Comm100 screen sharing, agent shift management and custom reporting are excluded from both published plans and require the unpriced Ultra tier; Zendesk aI agents operate on per-resolution billing; customers pay only when an AI agent successfully resolves a ticket without escalation
- They diverge on capability: Comm100 covers Chatbots, Zendesk covers Ticket management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Comm100 and Zendesk actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Comm100
- Chatbots
- Ticketing
- Audio/video chat
- Social messaging
- Zendesk
- Microsoft Dynamics
- SAP
- Oracle
Only in Zendesk
- Ticket management
- Omnichannel support
- Call center
- Analytics & reporting
- Automation
- Customer satisfaction
- Slack
- Jira
Both cover
- Live chat
- Knowledge base
- Salesforce
- SOC2
- HIPAA
- ISO27001
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Comm100
- Live chat and messaging support with agent routingnot Zendesk
- Running chat campaigns and AI assisted support on a websitenot Zendesk
Zendesk
- Help desk and ticketing system managementnot Comm100
- Omnichannel customer supportnot Comm100
- Knowledge base and self-service portalsnot Comm100
- AI-assisted customer servicenot Comm100
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Comm100
- Screen sharing, agent shift management and custom reporting are excluded from both published plans and require the unpriced Ultra tier
- The Startup plan at $39 per agent per month excludes chat routing and audio video chat
- Every AI product is a separate add on quoted by sales rather than included in a plan
- Pricing is per agent, so cost scales with headcount rather than conversation volume
Zendesk
- AI agents operate on per-resolution billing; customers pay only when an AI agent successfully resolves a ticket without escalation
- Copilot and Contact Center features available as separate add-ons at £50+/agent/month
- Advanced routing, workforce engagement, and approval workflows limited to Enterprise tier
- Highest tier requires sales consultation and custom pricing
Pricing, plan by plan
Comm100
$29/month- Team$29/month
- Live chat
- Basic routing
- Reports
- Business$59/month
- Omnichannel
- AI chatbot
- Custom fields
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- On-premise option
- Advanced security
- Custom SLA
Zendesk
$19/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Zendesk review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Comm100 if
- You need chatbots.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want ticketing.
Questions people ask
- Is Comm100 or Zendesk better?
- Neither clearly leads. Comm100 starts at $29/month and Zendesk at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Comm100 or Zendesk?
- Comm100 starts at $29/month and Zendesk at $19/month.
- Does Comm100 or Zendesk run on more platforms?
- Comm100 runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zendesk runs on Web.
- What is Comm100 best used for?
- Comm100 is most often used for live chat and messaging support with agent routing, running chat campaigns and ai assisted support on a website. Of those, live chat and messaging support with agent routing and running chat campaigns and ai assisted support on a website are not what Zendesk is typically brought in for.
- What can Comm100 do that Zendesk cannot?
- Comm100 covers Chatbots, Ticketing, Audio/video chat, Social messaging. Zendesk covers Ticket management, Omnichannel support, Call center, Analytics & reporting. Both handle Live chat, Knowledge base, Salesforce, SOC2.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Comm100: How much does Comm100 cost?
Comm100 does not publish specific pricing. The vendor uses a flexible, usage-based pricing model where you pay only for what you use with no hidden fees. Customers must contact sales to request a customized quote based on their channel selection and usage.
SourceZendesk: What is included in the free trial?
You'll have access to all features on the Zendesk Customer Service Suite Professional plan for 14 days, with Copilot included by default.
SourceComm100: What is Comm100's pricing model?
Comm100 offers flexible, usage-based pricing. You choose the communication channels and tools that work best for your needs and pay accordingly. No public pricing tiers are available; quotes are customized per customer.
SourceZendesk: How is Zendesk pricing calculated?
Base subscription pricing is determined by your selected plan tier and the number of agent seats needed. Additional costs include usage-based features like App Builder and Voice, plus optional add-ons.
SourceZendesk: What are the contract terms?
Zendesk subscriptions are month to month, annual, or multi-year. Annual billing typically costs less than monthly payments.
SourceZendesk: Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
Yes, changes may apply immediately or at renewal depending on your subscription terms.
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