Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Zendesk vs Zoho One
SaaS & E-Commerce Companies · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Zendesk | Zoho One |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $19/moBetter | $37/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | India |
| Category | Customer Support | Business Suite |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, SOC2 | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | IN-Chennai, US-East, EU-West, AU-East, JP-Tokyo |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Zendesk — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓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
Zoho One — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓50+ integrated business apps in one subscription — CRM, HR, Finance, Marketing
- ✓Data stored in India data centres — fully PDPB-ready
- ✓Significantly cheaper than buying US equivalents separately
- ✓Zoho CRM used by 250,000+ businesses globally
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Zendesk or Zoho One?+
Zendesk starts at $19/mo, which is lower than Zoho One at $37/mo. Verify current pricing on each vendor's website.
Which compliance frameworks do Zendesk and Zoho One list?+
Both list GDPR, ISO27001, SOC2 in their vendor documentation. Zendesk additionally lists CCPA, HIPAA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Zendesk or Zoho One?+
Zendesk has a higher documented API rate limit at 200 req/min versus Zoho One at 100 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Zendesk and Zoho One support?+
Zendesk lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. Zoho One lists hosting regions: IN-Chennai, US-East, EU-West, AU-East, JP-Tokyo. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 1 October 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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