Switch from Zendesk

The best alternative to Zendesk in 2025

If you’re searching for a cost-effective alternative to Zendesk, Gleap brings together Kai (AI bot), Visual bug reporting, live chat, public roadmaps, and more. Switch from Zendesk and enjoy lower costs, simpler workflows, and faster resolutions without losing any of the functionality your team depends on.

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Instant support resolution

With Kai, our AI-powered assistant, more than 80% of customer queries are resolved instantly. Whether it’s answering common questions, executing actions, or managing complex workflows, Kai delivers lightning-fast responses — helping you avoid the slower resolution times and heavy costs often associated with Zendesk.

Visual feedback

Visual bug reporting

Ticket descriptions can be vague. Gleap solves this by letting customers send annotated screenshots, video replays, or even draw directly on the page to show exactly where an issue occurs. This visual clarity speeds up fixes and reduces back-and-forth messages.

Micro surveys

Unlock customer insights with NPS surveys

Gather customer feedback exactly where it matters — inside your product. From NPS scores to emoji ratings, Gleap makes surveys short, engaging, and highly effective. Our response rates regularly outperform traditional Zendesk survey forms.

Help center

Help center that actually deflects tickets

Cut repetitive support requests in half with our built-in knowledge base. Gleap automatically suggests relevant help articles before a user submits a ticket, meaning fewer incoming queries and more time for your team to focus on complex issues.

Empowerment

Product tours that boost engagement

Guide new users through onboarding or help long-term customers discover new features with interactive product tours. No extra plugins or pricey add-ons — tours are included in every Gleap plan.

Built for builders

Designed for builders, not bloated enterprise tools

With Gleap, you pay for what you need — and nothing you don’t. No complicated tier systems, no overpriced add-ons. Just the essential tools to run world-class customer support, making Gleap the most practical Zendesk alternative for fast-moving teams in 2025.

Testimonials

What our users say

Switching from Intercom to Gleap was a win-win. Superior functionality at a fraction of the cost. It's elevated our user feedback and customer support experience immensely.

Dylan Matthews
CTO, White Inc.

We've switched from UserSnap to Gleap due to its superior features, using it to support various platforms and 75,000+ users.

Gaylan Greenawalt
PM, Airspeed

Gleap team’s super-fast turnaround time on delivering new feature requests, creates a winning and indispensable combination for the elimination of errors from your code.

Martin Hardman
Transaction Network Services

Gleap was implemented within minutes and it is now an essential part of our development process. Gleap helps us to fix bugs in no time and build real customer relationships.

Mark Breuß
Founder, MARK.ONE

Gleap is the perfect tool for agencies to collect and manage feedback and issues. It makes projects go smoothly and clients love the shaking gesture to report bugs.

Théo Hudry
CEO, Minuit Agency

Gleap has transformed how we manage customer experience—one platform, less hassle, and smarter support. It's streamlined everything from feedback to automation.

Elif Kavas
DX, Tridonic
FAQ

Common questions

What makes Gleap better than Zendesk?
Gleap combines the essentials of Zendesk — live chat, AI assistance, surveys, and a help center — with unique features like in-app bug reporting and product tours, all in a simpler, more affordable package.
Is it hard to migrate from Zendesk to Gleap?
Not at all. We offer an import service so you can bring over your help center articles without major downtime.
Does Gleap’s AI chatbot replace human agents?
Kai can handle over 80% of repetitive queries instantly, but your team can step in at any time for complex or sensitive cases.
How quickly can I get started?
Most teams are live within a single day, with our onboarding specialists walking you through every step.