Help Scout vs HubSpot Service Hub

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Customer Support Software and The 11 Best Help Desk Software. Last verified June 4, 2026.

The short answer

HubSpot Service Hub ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #3) for Small and mid-size businesses choosing help desk and support software (Zendesk alternatives) / Support teams managing customer tickets. Unbeatable integration with HubSpot's CRM for a unified view of the customer journey.

At a glance

Help ScoutHubSpot Service Hub
Top 11 rank#3 / The 11 Best Customer Support Software#3 / The 11 Best Help Desk Software
Score (out of 9.4)8.88.9
Best forSimple, human-centric customer supportBest for HubSpot users
Pricing$$ ($20 to $65/agent/mo)$$ ($0 to $130/user/mo)
HQBoston, USACambridge, USA
Founded20112006

Help Scout

The best for simplicity, great UX, and outstanding value for money.

www.helpscout.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Customer Support Software

HubSpot Service Hub

Unbeatable integration with HubSpot's CRM for a unified view of the customer journey.

www.hubspot.com/products/service

See full entry in The 11 Best Help Desk Software

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