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HappyFox vs Zendesk Sunshine Conversations

HappyFox logo

HappyFox

Customer Support

Help desk software for happy customers

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zendesk Sunshine Conversations logo

Zendesk Sunshine Conversations

Live Chat & Chatbots

Omnichannel messaging and customer engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HappyFox the Basic plan caps agents at 5, with unlimited agents only above it; Zendesk Sunshine Conversations cannot be purchased standalone; requires expensive Zendesk Suite Professional or higher plans
  • They diverge on capability: HappyFox covers Ticketing, Zendesk Sunshine Conversations covers Live chat.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HappyFox and Zendesk Sunshine Conversations actually diverge.

Attributes where HappyFox and Zendesk Sunshine Conversations differ
AttributeHappyFoxZendesk Sunshine Conversations
Starting price$29/monthOn request
CategoryCustomer SupportLive Chat & Chatbots
Founded20122015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 HappyFox

  • Ticketing
  • Knowledge base
  • Automation
  • SLA management
  • Self-service portal
  • Reporting
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Jira

Only in Zendesk Sunshine Conversations

  • Live chat
  • SMS messaging
  • Facebook Messenger
  • WhatsApp integration
  • Zendesk Support
  • API
  • Mobile app support
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

HappyFox

  • Help desk ticketing across email, chat and phonenot Zendesk Sunshine Conversations
  • Managing internal and customer support requests in one queuenot Zendesk Sunshine Conversations

Zendesk Sunshine Conversations

  • Customer engagementnot HappyFox
  • Lead generationnot HappyFox
  • Customer supportnot HappyFox
  • Sales automationnot HappyFox

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

HappyFox

  • The Basic plan caps agents at 5, with unlimited agents only above it
  • Per agent prices are not published on the main pricing page and require opening a separate page per product
  • The 20% saving requires annual billing

Zendesk Sunshine Conversations

  • Cannot be purchased standalone; requires expensive Zendesk Suite Professional or higher plans
  • Low included monthly active users (1,000 MAU) and notifications (1,000) necessitate paid add-ons for most businesses
  • Custom implementations require developer resources for webhooks and API configuration

Pricing, plan by plan

HappyFox

$29/month
  • Mighty$29/month
    • Omnichannel ticketing
    • SLA management
    • Basic reporting
  • Fantastic$49/month
    • Everything in Mighty
    • Custom fields
    • Asset management
  • Enterprise$69/month
    • Everything in Fantastic
    • Task management
    • Advanced automation
  • Enterprise Plus$89/month
    • Agent scripting
    • Custom roles
    • Sandbox

Zendesk Sunshine Conversations

On request
  • Team$19/month
    • Chat + messaging
    • Basic features
    • Limited agents
  • Growth$49/month
    • Omnichannel
    • Advanced automation
    • Routing
  • Professional$99/month
    • All features
    • Custom workflows
    • Premium support

Which should you pick?

Choose HappyFox if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want knowledge base.
HappyFox review

Choose Zendesk Sunshine Conversations if

  • You need live chat.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want sms messaging.
Zendesk Sunshine Conversations review

Questions people ask

Is HappyFox or Zendesk Sunshine Conversations better?
Neither clearly leads. HappyFox starts at $29/month and Zendesk Sunshine Conversations at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HappyFox or Zendesk Sunshine Conversations?
HappyFox starts at $29/month and Zendesk Sunshine Conversations at On request.
Does HappyFox or Zendesk Sunshine Conversations run on more platforms?
HappyFox runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zendesk Sunshine Conversations runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is HappyFox best used for?
HappyFox is most often used for help desk ticketing across email, chat and phone, managing internal and customer support requests in one queue. Of those, help desk ticketing across email, chat and phone and managing internal and customer support requests in one queue are not what Zendesk Sunshine Conversations is typically brought in for.
What can HappyFox do that Zendesk Sunshine Conversations cannot?
HappyFox covers Ticketing, Knowledge base, Automation, SLA management. Zendesk Sunshine Conversations covers Live chat, SMS messaging, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp integration. Both handle Salesforce, Slack, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zendesk Sunshine Conversations: Can I buy Zendesk Sunshine Conversations standalone?

No. Sunshine Conversations is only available with Zendesk Suite Professional, Enterprise, or Enterprise Plus plans. It cannot be purchased as a standalone product.

Source
Zendesk Sunshine Conversations: What messaging channels does Sunshine Conversations support?

Sunshine Conversations connects 15+ messaging channels including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, SMS, and provides a Web Widget for on-site chat.

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Zendesk Sunshine Conversations: What are the usage limits on Zendesk Sunshine Conversations?

The base includes 1,000 Monthly Active Users and 1,000 notifications per month. Additional usage requires $50 add-ons for each 2,500 MAU pack or $50 for each 25,000 notification pack.

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