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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Zoom vs Zendesk
Business Teams & Enterprises · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Zoom | Zendesk |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $13.32/moBetter | $19/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 200 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Video Conferencing | Customer Support |
| Compliance | GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, HIPAA, FedRAMP | GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, HIPAA, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, US-West, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 7 listed |
Zoom — Key Specs
- ✓1080p HD video with AI-powered noise cancellation included by default
- ✓Zoom AI Companion included at no extra cost for all paid plans
- ✓Webinar and Events products support up to 50,000 live attendees
- ✓99.9% uptime SLA on Business and Enterprise plans
Zendesk — Key Specs
- ✓Omnichannel ticketing: email, chat, voice, WhatsApp, and social in one queue
- ✓AI-powered auto-reply resolves up to 30% of tickets without a human agent
- ✓CSAT scoring and SLA management built into all paid plans
- ✓Marketplace has 1,200+ certified integrations including Salesforce and Shopify
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Zoom or Zendesk?+
Zoom starts at $13.32/mo, which is lower than Zendesk at $19/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Zoom or Zendesk?+
Both support GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, HIPAA. Zoom additionally supports FedRAMP. Zendesk additionally supports ISO27001.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Zoom or Zendesk?+
Zendesk has a higher API rate limit at 200 requests per minute. Zoom: 100 req/min. Zendesk: 200 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Zoom is evaluated for Business Teams & Enterprises in Global with hosting regions: US-East, US-West, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. Zendesk has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 11 June 2026