Five9 vs Zendesk Talk
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Call Center Software Platforms. Last verified June 15, 2026.
The short answer
Five9 ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #9) for Support and sales teams running inbound or outbound call centers. A top-tier, reliable platform with powerful AI tools for large-scale call centers.
At a glance
| Five9 | Zendesk Talk | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Call Center Software Platforms | #9 / The 11 Best Call Center Software Platforms |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Enterprise AI & reliability | Teams using Zendesk Suite |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($149 to $229+/mo) | $$$ ($69 to $149+/mo) |
| HQ | San Ramon, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2001 | 2007 |
Five9
A top-tier, reliable platform with powerful AI tools for large-scale call centers.
www.five9.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Call Center Software Platforms
Zendesk Talk
The best and most seamless voice option for Zendesk users.
www.zendesk.com/talkSee full entry in The 11 Best Call Center Software Platforms
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