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Haptik vs Zendesk Sunshine Conversations

Haptik logo

Haptik

Software

Conversational AI platform for customer engagement and support

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Zendesk Sunshine Conversations logo

Zendesk Sunshine Conversations

Software

Omnichannel messaging and customer engagement platform

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On request
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Haptik no pricing is published, and no tier, cost structure or minimum is disclosed; Zendesk Sunshine Conversations cannot be purchased standalone; requires expensive Zendesk Suite Professional or higher plans
  • They diverge on capability: Haptik covers Conversational AI, Zendesk Sunshine Conversations covers Live chat.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Haptik and Zendesk Sunshine Conversations differ
AttributeHaptikZendesk Sunshine Conversations
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Messaging apps, VoiceWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20132015

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Haptik

  • Conversational AI
  • Multi-channel support
  • Intent recognition
  • Analytics
  • WhatsApp
  • Facebook
  • Mobile support
  • Messaging apps support

Only in Zendesk Sunshine Conversations

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

Both cover

  • Slack
  • API
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Haptik

  • Building conversational AI assistants for customer supportnot Zendesk Sunshine Conversations
  • Automating customer conversations across messaging channelsnot Zendesk Sunshine Conversations

Zendesk Sunshine Conversations

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

Where each one falls short

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

Haptik

  • No pricing is published, and no tier, cost structure or minimum is disclosed
  • The only routes to a figure are a demo request or an enterprise sales email

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

Haptik

On request
  • Starter$100/month
    • Basic chatbot
    • 1 channel
  • Professional$300/month
    • Advanced AI
    • Multi-channel
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

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 Haptik if

  • You need conversational ai.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Messaging apps, Voice.
  • You also want multi-channel support.

Choose Zendesk Sunshine Conversations if

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

Questions people ask

Is Haptik or Zendesk Sunshine Conversations better?
Neither clearly leads. Haptik starts at On request 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, Haptik or Zendesk Sunshine Conversations?
Haptik starts at On request and Zendesk Sunshine Conversations at On request.
Does Haptik or Zendesk Sunshine Conversations run on more platforms?
Haptik runs on Web, Mobile, Messaging apps, Voice. Zendesk Sunshine Conversations runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Haptik best used for?
Haptik is most often used for building conversational ai assistants for customer support, automating customer conversations across messaging channels. Of those, building conversational ai assistants for customer support and automating customer conversations across messaging channels are not what Zendesk Sunshine Conversations is typically brought in for.
What can Haptik do that Zendesk Sunshine Conversations cannot?
Haptik covers Conversational AI, Multi-channel support, Intent recognition, Analytics. Zendesk Sunshine Conversations covers Live chat, SMS messaging, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp integration. Both handle Slack, API, Web 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.

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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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