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Hiver vs Zoho Desk: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Hiver and Zoho Desk. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Zoho Desk starts at $7/mo, making it $18/mo cheaper than Hiver ($25/mo). Hiver offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Hiver vs Zoho Desk: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureHiverZoho Desk
Starting Price$25/mo$7/mo
Number of Plans45
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelper-seatper-seat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Zoho Desk is the more affordable option, starting at $7/mo compared to Hiver's $25/mo. Both are Customer Support tools with 9 combined pricing plans and 78 features compared. At comparable tiers, the monthly price difference is $2.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Customer Support needs.

Pricing Plans
Zoho Desk
Zoho Desk
Try it free
Tier 1
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Ticketing and support channels
  • Email, Live Chat & Knowledge Base
  • Shared Inboxes
  • Collaboration
  • Views
  • Out of Office
  • Integrations
  • Slack
  • 24*7 email and live chat support
Start with Free
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Gestion des tickets facilitée par e-mail
  • 3 licences utilisateur
Start with Free
Tier 2
GrowthPopular
$25/month
$25 / year
Includes
  • Everything in Free, plus
  • Internal Knowledge Base
  • Followers & Collision Alerts
  • Custom Fields
  • Linked Conversations
  • Workflows
  • Approvals
  • Automatic Assignment
  • Rule-based Automations
  • Analytics
Start with Growth
Express
$7/monthCheapest
$7 / year
Includes
  • Messagerie électronique
  • Réseaux sociaux
  • Formulaires Web
  • Attribution directe
  • Workflows
  • Domaine personnalisé
  • Remontées multi-niveaux
  • Calendrier et historique des tickets
  • Gestion des contacts
Start with Express
Tier 3
Pro
$65/month
$65 / year
Includes
  • Everything in Growth, plus
  • Voice, WhatsApp & Portal
  • SLA & Business hours
  • CSAT Surveys
  • Load-balanced assignment
  • CSAT & SLA-based workflows
  • CSAT & Sentiment Reports
  • Custom Reports
  • Premium integrations
  • Onboarding assistance
Start with Pro
Standard
$14/monthCheapest
$14 / year
Includes
  • Messagerie professionnelle
  • Messagerie instantanée
  • Forum communautaire
  • IA générative
  • Modes de travail
  • Base de connaissances
  • Widget de libre-service ASAP
  • Niveaux de satisfaction client
  • Rapports et tableaux de bord personnalisés
Start with Standard
Tier 4
Elite
$105/month
$105 / year
Includes
  • Everything in Pro, plus
  • Skill-based routing
  • Custom Objects
  • Individual to Shared Inbox rules
  • Security & Compliance
  • Custom Roles
  • HIPAA compliance
  • OKTA SSO integration
  • Additional success services
  • Custom build hours
Start with Elite
ProfessionalPopular
$23/monthCheapest
$23 / year
Includes
  • Téléphonie
  • Blueprints
  • Multiservice
  • Attribution de tickets circulaire
  • Champs de recherche personnalisés
  • Centre d'assistance multilingue
  • Génération de tickets parent-enfant
  • Actions personnalisées
  • Webhooks
Start with Professional
Tier 5
Enterprise
$40/monthCheapest
$40 / year
Includes
  • Agents IA
  • Robot de réponse
  • Zia, assistante IA
  • Tchat en direct (Zoho SalesIQ)
  • Conversations guidées
  • Attribution basée sur les compétences
  • IVR multiniveau
  • Centre d'assistance multimarque
  • Modules personnalisés
  • Sandbox
Start with Enterprise

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Hiver

Gmail-based helpdesk for customer support teams

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Zoho Desk

Context-aware helpdesk software from Zoho

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Our Pick

Zoho Desk

Zoho Desk offers a free plan, starts at $18/mo lower ($7/mo vs $25/mo), offers 5 tiers vs 4.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Zoho Desk

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Hiver if:

  • You prefer Hiver's free tier features—Ticketing and support channels, Email, Live Chat & Knowledge Base
  • Hiver's 4-tier per-seat structure gives clearer cost visibility for budget planning
  • You value Hiver's specific feature progression from free to advanced tier levels

Choose Zoho Desk if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Zoho Desk starts at $7/mo, saving $18/mo compared to Hiver at $25/mo
  • You prefer Zoho Desk's free tier features—Gestion des tickets facilitée par e-mail, 3 licences utilisateur
  • You need 5 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need

Both Hiver and Zoho Desk offer free plans [1], eliminating cost barriers for evaluation. This means you can test both tools thoroughly with your actual workflows before any financial commitment. The free tiers differ in scope: Hiver includes 9 features, while Zoho Desk includes 2 features. Evaluate which free tier matches your evaluation needs before deciding to upgrade. When upgrading to paid tiers, Zoho Desk offers better value at approximately $2.00/mo difference for comparable tier levels. Plan accordingly if your team will graduate from the free tier within 12 months. Your best approach is to activate both free trials and evaluate which tool's workflow, integrations, and user experience align better with your team's needs before committing to paid plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Hiver vs Zoho Desk

Which is cheaper, Hiver or Zoho Desk?
As of March 2026, Zoho Desk starts at a lower price point. Hiver starts at $25/mo while Zoho Desk starts at $7/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Hiver have vs Zoho Desk?
Hiver offers 4 pricing plans, while Zoho Desk offers 5 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Hiver or Zoho Desk offer a free plan?
Yes, both Hiver and Zoho Desk offer free plans. Compare the feature limits of each free tier to see which better fits your use case before upgrading.
Can I save money by paying annually for Hiver or Zoho Desk?
Both Hiver and Zoho Desk offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
What is the most popular Hiver plan?
The Growth plan is Hiver's most popular tier, priced at $25/mo. Key features include Everything in Free, plus, Internal Knowledge Base, Followers & Collision Alerts.
What is the most popular Zoho Desk plan?
The Professional plan is Zoho Desk's most popular tier, priced at $23/mo. Key features include Téléphonie, Blueprints, Multiservice.
How do Hiver and Zoho Desk compare for Customer Support?
Both Hiver and Zoho Desk are Customer Support tools. Hiver offers 4 plans starting at $25/mo, while Zoho Desk offers 5 plans starting at $7/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Customer Support needs.

Sources

  1. Hiver Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Zoho Desk Official PricingVendor pricing page

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