Softwr

Customer Support · head to head

Re:amaze vs Zoho Desk

Re:amaze logo

Re:amaze

Customer Support

Customer messaging for online businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Zoho Desk logo

Zoho Desk

Customer Support

Context-aware help desk software

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Re:amaze aI resolutions are metered per plan at 5, 10 and 20 a month, with each additional resolution at $0.85; Zoho Desk free plan caps at three user licenses; paid plans (Express, Standard, Professional, Enterprise) are billed annually to get the listed rate, with monthly billing costing more, and light user seats are priced separately from full agent seats
  • They diverge on capability: Re:amaze covers Multi-channel inbox, Zoho Desk covers Ticket management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Re:amaze and Zoho Desk actually diverge.

Attributes where Re:amaze and Zoho Desk differ
AttributeRe:amazeZoho Desk
Founded20121996

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Customer Support).

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 Re:amaze

  • Multi-channel inbox
  • Live chat
  • FAQ center
  • Chatbots
  • Push campaigns
  • Shopify
  • BigCommerce
  • WooCommerce

Only in Zoho Desk

  • Ticket management
  • Multi-channel support
  • AI assistant
  • Knowledge base
  • Reporting
  • Zoho CRM
  • Salesforce
  • G Suite

Both cover

  • Automation
  • Slack
  • GDPR
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Re:amaze

  • Customer service and support for small to mid-size teamsnot Zoho Desk
  • Multi-channel communication management across email, chat, SMS, and voicenot Zoho Desk

Zoho Desk

  • Multi-channel supportnot Re:amaze
  • IT help desknot Re:amaze
  • Customer servicenot Re:amaze

Where each one falls short

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

Re:amaze

  • AI resolutions are metered per plan at 5, 10 and 20 a month, with each additional resolution at $0.85
  • The flat rate Starter plan at $59 a month caps responded conversations at 500
  • SMS, voice, multiple brands and a custom domain all require the Pro plan at $49 per team member
  • Departments, custom roles, shift management and satisfaction ratings are Plus only at $69 per team member
  • The 10% saving requires annual billing

Zoho Desk

  • Free plan caps at three user licenses; paid plans (Express, Standard, Professional, Enterprise) are billed annually to get the listed rate, with monthly billing costing more, and light user seats are priced separately from full agent seats

Pricing, plan by plan

Re:amaze

Free
  • Basic$29/month
    • Unlimited email inboxes, live chat, social media channels
    • Public/internal FAQ, workflow automation, chatbots
    • Basic reporting and Re:amaze AI Agent
  • Pro$49/month
    • All Basic features plus multiple brand management
    • Live visitor tracking, advanced reporting
    • SMS and voice channels, custom domain, AI Intents
  • Plus$69/month
    • All Pro features plus live screensharing (Peek)
    • Department management, staff performance reporting
    • Shifts/vacation tracking, custom roles, video calls
  • Starter$59/month
    • All Basic plan features for unlimited team members
    • Limited to 500 responded conversations monthly
    • Flat rate billing regardless of team size

Zoho Desk

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 agents
    • Email ticketing
    • Help center
  • Standard$14/month
    • Social channels
    • Workflow automation
    • Customer happiness ratings
  • Professional$23/month
    • Multi-department
    • Round-robin assignment
    • Custom fields
  • Enterprise$40/month
    • AI Zia
    • Multi-brand help center
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Re:amaze if

  • You need multi-channel inbox.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want live chat.

Choose Zoho Desk if

  • You need ticket management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want multi-channel support.

Questions people ask

Is Re:amaze or Zoho Desk better?
Neither clearly leads. Re:amaze starts at Free and Zoho Desk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Re:amaze or Zoho Desk?
Re:amaze starts at Free and Zoho Desk at Free.
Does Re:amaze or Zoho Desk run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Re:amaze for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Re:amaze best used for?
Re:amaze is most often used for customer service and support for small to mid-size teams, multi-channel communication management across email, chat, sms, and voice. Of those, customer service and support for small to mid-size teams and multi-channel communication management across email, chat, sms, and voice are not what Zoho Desk is typically brought in for.
What can Re:amaze do that Zoho Desk cannot?
Re:amaze covers Multi-channel inbox, Live chat, FAQ center, Chatbots. Zoho Desk covers Ticket management, Multi-channel support, AI assistant, Knowledge base. Both handle Automation, Slack, GDPR, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Re:amaze: Is there a free trial for Re:amaze?

Yes, Re:amaze offers a 14-day free trial that includes all Plus plan features. No credit card is required and there are no cancellation fees.

Source
Zoho Desk: What is the starting price and trial period?

Zoho Desk offers a free forever plan with 3 user licenses, plus paid tiers starting from ₹420 per user per month when billed annually. A 15-day free trial is available without requiring a credit card.

Source
Re:amaze: How much does Re:amaze cost per team member?

Basic costs $29 per team member monthly, Pro costs $49, and Plus costs $69. An annual billing option provides 10 percent savings across all tiers.

Source
Zoho Desk: Are there lock-ins or hidden costs?

No lock-ins and no hidden costs. Once your 15-day free trial ends, your plan automatically downgrades to the free plan.

Source
Zoho Desk: What payment methods are accepted?

Zoho Desk accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and PayPal. Bank transfer or check transfer is accepted for yearly subscriptions.

Source
Zoho Desk: Are there discounts for annual commitments?

Yes, Zoho Desk offers discounts on upfront annual commitments, with savings up to 34% off monthly rates.

Source
Share

Related pages

Other head to heads