Zendesk Talk vs Freshdesk Contact Center
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Call Center Software Platforms. Last verified June 15, 2026.
The short answer
Zendesk Talk ranks higher on Top 11 (#9 vs #10) for Support and sales teams running inbound or outbound call centers. The best and most seamless voice option for Zendesk users.
At a glance
| Zendesk Talk | Freshdesk Contact Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #9 / The 11 Best Call Center Software Platforms | #10 / The 11 Best Call Center Software Platforms |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Best for | Teams using Zendesk Suite | Teams using Freshworks Suite |
| Pricing | $$$ ($69 to $149+/mo) | $ ($0 to $47/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | San Mateo, USA |
| Founded | 2007 | 2010 |
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
Freshdesk Contact Center
An affordable, integrated voice solution for Freshworks users.
www.freshworks.com/freshcaller-cloud-pbx/See full entry in The 11 Best Call Center Software Platforms
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