Zendesk vs HubSpot Service Hub

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Help Desk Software. Last verified June 8, 2026.

The short answer

Zendesk ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #3) for Support teams managing customer tickets. The most powerful and scalable enterprise-grade help desk with an unmatched app ecosystem.

At a glance

ZendeskHubSpot Service Hub
Top 11 rank#1 / The 11 Best Help Desk Software#3 / The 11 Best Help Desk Software
Score (out of 9.4)9.38.9
Best forScalable omnichannel supportBest for HubSpot users
Pricing$$$ ($49 to $215+/agent/mo)$$ ($0 to $130/user/mo)
HQSan Francisco, USACambridge, USA
Founded20072006

Zendesk

The most powerful and scalable enterprise-grade help desk with an unmatched app ecosystem.

www.zendesk.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Help Desk 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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