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Comm100 vs Zendesk Chat
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 Chat enterprise plan requires custom pricing quote
- They diverge on capability: Comm100 covers Live chat, Zendesk Chat covers Web messaging.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Comm100 and Zendesk Chat actually diverge.
| Attribute | Comm100 | Zendesk Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/month | $19/month |
| Founded | 2009 | 2007 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Live Chat).
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
- Live chat
- Ticketing
- Knowledge base
- Audio/video chat
- Social messaging
- Zendesk
- Microsoft Dynamics
- SAP
Only in Zendesk Chat
- Web messaging
- Mobile messaging
- Proactive chat
- Analytics
- Triggers
- Zendesk Support
- Shopify
- WordPress
Both cover
- Chatbots
- Salesforce
- SOC2
- HIPAA
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
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 Chat
- Running chat campaigns and AI assisted support on a websitenot Zendesk Chat
Zendesk Chat
- Customer support team managementnot Comm100
- Multi-channel messagingnot Comm100
- AI-powered contact centersnot 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 Chat
- Enterprise plan requires custom pricing quote
- AI agent usage beyond plan allowance billed separately
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 Chat
$19/month- Support Team$19/month
- Email ticketing
- Routing and analytics
- Pre-written responses
- Suite Team$55/month
- All Support features
- AI Agents
- Knowledge Base
- Suite Professional$115/month
- Suite Team features
- Admin Copilot
- App Builder
Which should you pick?
Choose Comm100 if
- You need live chat.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want ticketing.
Choose Zendesk Chat if
- You need web messaging.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want mobile messaging.
Questions people ask
- Is Comm100 or Zendesk Chat better?
- Neither clearly leads. Comm100 starts at $29/month and Zendesk Chat at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Comm100 or Zendesk Chat?
- Comm100 starts at $29/month and Zendesk Chat at $19/month.
- Does Comm100 or Zendesk Chat run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- 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 Chat is typically brought in for.
- What can Comm100 do that Zendesk Chat cannot?
- Comm100 covers Live chat, Ticketing, Knowledge base, Audio/video chat. Zendesk Chat covers Web messaging, Mobile messaging, Proactive chat, Analytics. Both handle Chatbots, Salesforce, SOC2, HIPAA.
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 Chat: Can Messaging be used for live, session-based conversations or asynchronous chats?
Both. Messaging supports real-time sessions for fast help as well as ongoing asynchronous conversations, so customers can chat at their own pace and agents stay flexible.
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 Chat: Do agents need a separate tool or tab to use Messaging?
No. Messaging is built right into the Zendesk Agent Workspace, so agents can manage conversations seamlessly without switching tools or tabs.
SourceZendesk Chat: How do I know if my AI agents are handling my tickets effectively?
Zendesk QA automatically reviews all conversations, enabling performance tracking and continuous improvement of AI and agent support.
SourceZendesk Chat: Once I build an AI agent, can I deploy it across more than one social channel?
Yes. Build your AI Agent once and deploy it to web, mobile, and social messaging channels like WhatsApp, Facebook, and more.
SourceZendesk Chat: Why should I switch from legacy live chat to Messaging?
Messaging enables users to replicate and enhance live chat experiences by leveraging AI agents and omnichannel routing capabilities.
SourceZendesk Chat: Can I build something custom or go beyond the out-of-the-box experience?
Absolutely. With access to the Zendesk messaging platform, you can create fully custom experiences that fit your unique business needs.
SourceRelated pages
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