Zendesk is an AI-first customer service platform that delivers faster, higher quality resolutions by integrating AI agents, analytics, and a unified service ecosystem. It supports multiple channels and automates complex workflows to improve service quality, speed, and scale.
IN THE FIELD GUIDE
Front
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Front is an AI-powered customer service platform designed to route, respond to, and measure customer conversations across multiple teams and channels. It supports complex customer work by integrating support, sales, operations, and AI agents to coordinate and resolve requests efficiently.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Nov 2, 2026
A good fit for
- Businesses needing to manage complex customer work involving multiple teams and communication channels.
- Organizations looking to integrate AI agents alongside human teams to automate and improve customer service workflows.
Know the limitations
- Starter plan supports only a single channel type (email, Front Chat, or SMS).
- Plans are assigned at the organization level; seats cannot be combined across multiple plans.
What you can do
- Customer support teams can use Front to coordinate and resolve complex customer requests across multiple communication channels.
- Sales and operations teams can collaborate within Front to manage customer relationships and spot churn risks or expansion opportunities.
Features
- Shared inbox and ticketing system to manage and track customer conversations collaboratively.
- Omnichannel support including email, SMS, social media, WhatsApp, and chat to unify customer communication.
- AI Autopilot to automate complex customer work with an omnichannel AI agent that can follow policies and take actions across connected systems.
- Smart QA automates quality assurance with AI-powered scorecards and reporting for agent performance review.
- Smart CSAT infers and tracks customer satisfaction scores without requiring surveys.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
Go beyond the starting price.
Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools
$25.00/month
$300.00 a year on these plans.
| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
StarterCheapest fit Per person · 1 billed | $25.00 | $300.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Professional Per person · 1 billed | $65.00 | $780.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Autopilot Flat subscription | By quote | — | Priced by quote — ask the provider for a figure. Contact the provider for a quote. |
A practical workflow
- Import your data using Help Desk Migration to bring all your history into Front.
- Connect communication channels and set up workflows with in-app guides and custom onboarding for large teams.
- Deliver fast, accurate, and personalized customer service that scales with your business.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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