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Price model
- Freshdesk$55/agent/mo
- Zoho Desk$23/agent/mo
- Zendesk$115/agent/mo
- Jira Service Management$22.5/agent/mo
- Kora$0.10 per ticket
At a glance
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The top 10 things teams compare. For the full breakdown, open each comparison page.
| Feature | Kora | Freshdesk | Zoho Desk | Zendesk | Jira Service Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free to start | 1,100 free credits | 14-day trial | 3 agents | No (14-day trial) | 3 agents |
| Pricing model | Pay per ticket: $0.10 | From $19/agent/mo | From $7/agent/mo | From $19/agent/mo | From $22.50/agent/mo |
| AI ticket structuring | Free, no add-on fee | Add-on $29/agent | Enterprise $40/agent | Add-on $50/agent | Standard+ included |
| AI Copilot & Agent | Roadmap (not yet) | Add-on $29/agent | Enterprise+ | Add-on $50/agent | Standard+ included |
| AI Analyst | 1 credit per answer | No | No | No | No |
| Public API (20+ endpoints) | Every workspace | Growth+ | Standard+ | All plans | All plans |
| Embedded sessions | |||||
| Omnichannel | Coming soon | ||||
| Knowledge base | |||||
| SLA tracking | |||||
| Marketplace apps | Coming soon | 1000+ | 1500+ | 1000+ | |
| EU data residency | Premium+ |
Buying guide
What to
look for
Pricing model
Per-seat pricing scales linearly with headcount. Flat pricing stays the same whether you have 5 or 50 agents. Calculate your cost at your expected team size, not the entry tier.
AI included vs add-on
Many help desks charge extra for AI — per agent, per session, or per resolution. Check what's included in the base plan and what triggers an add-on fee.
Channels you actually use
Omnichannel sounds great until you're paying for phone support you don't use. Match the channels to your actual customer behavior.
API access
If you'll integrate with your own product or workflow, check which plans include API access and what the rate limits are. Some tools gate the API behind higher tiers.
Data residency
If GDPR or data sovereignty matters, verify where your data is actually stored — not just where the company is headquartered.
All comparisons
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9 tools compared. Find the one that fits your team.
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Kora vs Freshdesk
Omnichannel help desk by Freshworks
Small-to-mid teams who want AI-first ticketing, usage-based pricing, and embedded sessions without per-seat costs.
Freshdesk: $55/agent/moKora: $0.10 per ticket - Z
Kora vs Zoho Desk
Help desk by Zoho
Teams who want AI-first ticket structuring, usage-based pricing, and embedded sessions without per-seat costs.
Zoho Desk: $23/agent/moKora: $0.10 per ticket - Z
Kora vs Zendesk
Enterprise customer service platform
Small-to-mid teams who want AI-first ticketing, usage-based pricing, and embedded sessions without per-seat costs.
Zendesk: $115/agent/moKora: $0.10 per ticket - J
Kora vs Jira Service Management
ITSM platform by Atlassian
Product, ops, and support teams who want AI-first ticketing, usage-based pricing, and embedded sessions without per-seat costs.
Jira Service Management: $22.5/agent/moKora: $0.10 per ticket - H
Kora vs Help Scout
Shared inbox helpdesk for small teams
Kora wins on AI value and pricing simplicity. AI ticket structuring and the AI Analyst are included — usage billed as pay-as-you-go credits ($1 = 10 credits), with no per-seat pricing and no monthly commitment.
Help Scout: $25/agent/moKora: $0.10 per ticket - I
Kora vs Intercom
Customer messaging platform with AI chatbot
Kora wins on AI value and pricing simplicity. AI ticket structuring and the AI Analyst are included — usage billed as pay-as-you-go credits ($1 = 10 credits), with no per-seat pricing and no monthly commitment.
Intercom: $29/agent/moKora: $0.10 per ticket - H
Kora vs HubSpot Service Hub
Customer service hub within HubSpot CRM
Kora wins on AI value and pricing simplicity. AI ticket structuring and the AI Analyst are included — usage billed as pay-as-you-go credits ($1 = 10 credits), with no per-seat pricing and no monthly commitment.
HubSpot Service Hub: $20/agent/moKora: $0.10 per ticket - F
Kora vs Front
Shared inbox for team collaboration
Kora wins on AI value and pricing simplicity. AI ticket structuring and the AI Analyst are included — usage billed as pay-as-you-go credits ($1 = 10 credits), with no per-seat pricing and no monthly commitment.
Front: $25/agent/moKora: $0.10 per ticket - G
Kora vs GitHub Issues
Issue tracking within GitHub
Kora wins on AI value and pricing simplicity. AI ticket structuring and the AI Analyst are included — usage billed as pay-as-you-go credits ($1 = 10 credits), with no per-seat pricing and no monthly commitment.
GitHub Issues: Free planKora: $0.10 per ticket
Comparing AI pricing? Kora AI: $0.10 per draft, $0.30 per confirmed resolution · AI reply drafting · AI customer support agent
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