Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Enhanced macro functionality. Increase productivity, reduce errors.
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| Metric | Lightning Macros | Routing |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 3 | ★ 12 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free 14-day trial, then $5.00 per agent, per month | Free 14-day trial |
Lightning Macros and Routing are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: Lightning Macros at Free 14-day trial, then $5.00 per agent, per month, Routing at Free 14-day trial. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most support teams the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.
This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Zendesk Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Lightning Macros audit • Routing audit
| Keyword | Lightning Macros | Routing |
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| macros | #4 | Not ranked |
Both Lightning Macros and Routing offer paid plans only. Lightning Macros starts at Free 14-day trial, then $5.00 per agent, per month; Routing starts at Free 14-day trial. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Lightning Macros (5.0★, 3 reviews) and Routing (5.0★, 12 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. Routing does carry the larger published review base (12 vs 3). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Zendesk Marketplace. Routing has the deeper published review base (12 vs 3), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Lightning Macros typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (3 reviews). Routing typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (12 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Lightning Macros and Routing both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Lightning Macros" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
