Zoho Desk Free plan

Zoho Desk is a help desk for email, social and web support. Its Free plan gives three user licenses for email ticketing at no cost.

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Zoho Desk Free plan is a productivity and SaaS perk from Zoho, offering a free plan (3 users, email tickets), with no funding required.

Value: Free plan
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Zoho Desk Free plan

Zoho Desk's free plan offers three user licenses to help a team start small. The Free edition gives 3 users limited capabilities, and it covers easy email ticketing out of the box. The first paid plan, Express, is US$7 per user a month, billed annually.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free plan with no time limit.
Other requirements: The Free edition is limited to 3 users with limited capabilities. Paid plans are priced per user.

How to claim

How to apply for Zoho Desk Free plan

Steps to apply

1Sign up free on zoho.com.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on zoho.com/desk/pricing on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Zoho Desk Free plan: common questions

Is Zoho free?

Yes, Zoho can be used for free. Free plan (3 users, email tickets). As stated on Zoho's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Zoho Desk Free plan?

Zoho Desk Free plan is open to any startup, with no funding required. The Free edition is limited to 3 users with limited capabilities. Paid plans are priced per user.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Zoho Desk Free plan?

No. Zoho Desk Free plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Zoho Desk Free plan?

How long do I have to use Zoho Desk Free plan, and does it expire?

Free plan with no time limit.

Is Zoho Desk Free plan available outside the US?

Zoho Desk Free plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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