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Zendesk vs Fin

Zendesk and Fin are both in Support. I copied the category, the job, the pricing note and the verdict from each listing. This page does not pick one.

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Short verdict

Zendesk and Fin are both Support tools. Zendesk lists this pricing note: From $19/agent/mo billed annually ($25 monthly). Fin lists this pricing note: $0.99 per outcome (50 outcomes/mo minimum); 14-day free trial. Zendesk: The safe help desk for support teams that have outgrown a shared inbox and need ticketing at scale. Fin: For support teams that want an AI agent on top of the helpdesk they already run, Intercom or not. The full catalog verdicts are below. This comparison does not pick one.

Side by side

Zendesk and Fin compared by category, what each tool does, the catalog pricing note and the opening line of each catalog verdict
FieldZendeskFin
CategorySupportSupport
What it doesCustomer service software with ticketing, messaging, help center and AI agents.Standalone AI customer agent for service and sales that works on Intercom or an existing helpdesk such as Zendesk, Salesforce or HubSpot.
PricingFrom $19/agent/mo billed annually ($25 monthly)$0.99 per outcome (50 outcomes/mo minimum); 14-day free trial
Best forThe safe help desk for support teams that have outgrown a shared inbox and need ticketing at scale.For support teams that want an AI agent on top of the helpdesk they already run, Intercom or not.

Best for is the opening line of that tool's verdict. The full verdict is below. Pricing is the catalog note, not a quote I calculated.

Catalog verdicts

Zendesk

Customer service software with ticketing, messaging, help center and AI agents.

The safe help desk for support teams that have outgrown a shared inbox and need ticketing at scale. Whether it fits depends on the AI agents, since their pricing page puts them in the Suite plans. Clean up your macros and help center before you turn the agents on.
Independent. Never paid.
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Fin

Standalone AI customer agent for service and sales that works on Intercom or an existing helpdesk such as Zendesk, Salesforce or HubSpot.

For support teams that want an AI agent on top of the helpdesk they already run, Intercom or not. It's priced per outcome, so it fits when a large share of your tickets are repeat questions. Clean up your help center first, since that's what it answers from.
Independent. Never paid.
How we review

Zendesk vs Fin FAQ

What is the difference between Zendesk and Fin?
Zendesk: Customer service software with ticketing, messaging, help center and AI agents. Fin: Standalone AI customer agent for service and sales that works on Intercom or an existing helpdesk such as Zendesk, Salesforce or HubSpot. Both are listed under Support.
How much do Zendesk and Fin cost?
These notes are copied from the listings. Zendesk: From $19/agent/mo billed annually ($25 monthly). Fin: $0.99 per outcome (50 outcomes/mo minimum); 14-day free trial.
How do the Zendesk and Fin verdicts differ?
Zendesk: The safe help desk for support teams that have outgrown a shared inbox and need ticketing at scale. Fin: For support teams that want an AI agent on top of the helpdesk they already run, Intercom or not. Match those lines to the job you have. This page does not pick one.