Zendesk Reviews

1. CatherineColins

   · HR at CODESY · 6 months ago
   Powerful Helpdesk, But Frustrating and Overpriced

   We switched to Zendesk hoping for a robust support platform, but the experience has been more frustrating than beneficial. On paper, it looks like it can do everything — ticketing, chat, reporting, multi-channel support — however, actually getting it to work the way you want is a challenge.

   First off, the pricing feels out of step with reality. Key features we needed (automation, SLA controls, advanced reporting) were buried in higher-tier plans, which quickly inflated our costs. For a small to mid-size team, this made the platform feel overpriced compared to competitors.

   The interface isn’t very friendly either. Between frequent UI changes and buried settings, training new agents becomes a project in itself. Even getting basic workflows set up required more time than expected. And ironically, when we did run into issues, Zendesk support wasn’t as quick or helpful as you’d hope from a company selling customer service software.

   Overall, Zendesk has potential, but the combination of complex setup, high cost, and mediocre support makes it a 2-star experience in our book.

   👍 Pros:    Wide feature set for support ticketing and customer service workflows.

   👎 Cons:    Expensive pricing with important features locked behind higher tiers.
2. stu14

   about 2 years ago
   Clunky & awful customer service

   Would give them 0/5 if I could!

   🏁 Competitors: HubSpot, Freshdesk

   👎 Cons:    Customer support|Ux/ui|Limited features

Substack Reviews

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