NICE CXone 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
NICE CXone ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #9) for Support and sales teams running inbound or outbound call centers. A complete suite for managing customer interactions and agent performance.
At a glance
| NICE CXone | Zendesk Talk | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Call Center Software Platforms | #9 / The 11 Best Call Center Software Platforms |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.9 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Unified enterprise CX platform | Teams using Zendesk Suite |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Quote-based) | $$$ ($69 to $149+/mo) |
| HQ | Hoboken, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 1986 | 2007 |
NICE CXone
A complete suite for managing customer interactions and agent performance.
www.nice.com/products/cxoneSee 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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