Zendesk Guide vs Guru
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026). Last verified June 8, 2026.
The short answer
Zendesk Guide ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #4) for Support managers and ops teams choosing knowledge base tools (Zendesk vs Confluence vs Notion vs Document360). Unbeatable integration with Zendesk Support for ticket deflection and AI-powered agent suggestions.
At a glance
| Zendesk Guide | Guru | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026) | #4 / The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 8.6 |
| Best for | Best for Zendesk suite users | Best for internal workflow knowledge |
| Pricing | $$ ($55 to $115/agent/mo) | $ ($5 to $20/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Philadelphia, USA |
| Founded | 2007 | 2013 |
Zendesk Guide
Unbeatable integration with Zendesk Support for ticket deflection and AI-powered agent suggestions.
www.zendesk.com/guideSee full entry in The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026)
Guru
Pushes trusted internal knowledge directly into your team's existing workflows and tools.
www.getguru.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026)
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