Freshsales (by Freshworks) vs Zendesk Sell

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026). Last verified June 5, 2026.

The short answer

Freshsales (by Freshworks) ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #7) for Sales managers and founders choosing CRM software for sales teams (Salesforce vs HubSpot vs Pipedrive vs Close). A clean, easy-to-use CRM with helpful AI features for small teams.

At a glance

Freshsales (by Freshworks)Zendesk Sell
Top 11 rank#6 / The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026)#7 / The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)8.18
Best forBest AI-powered CRM for SMBsBest for existing Zendesk users
Pricing$$ ($0 to $69/user/mo)$$$ ($19 to $199/user/mo)
HQSan Mateo, USASan Francisco, USA
Founded20102009

Freshsales (by Freshworks)

A clean, easy-to-use CRM with helpful AI features for small teams.

www.freshworks.com/crm/

See full entry in The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026)

Zendesk Sell

A simple, effective sales CRM that integrates perfectly with Zendesk Support.

www.zendesk.com/sell/

See full entry in The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026)

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