Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Freshchat
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
A solution to engage customers with smarter conversations on any channel, designed so support, marketing, sales, and even bots to have conversations at scale with customers.
$0
per month free for up to 10 agents
Freshdesk
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Freshdesk is a cloud-based customer service software that helps businesses of all sizes to deliver customer support. Freshdesk converts requests coming in via email, web, phone, chat, and social into tickets, and unifies ticket resolution across channels. Additionally, Freshdesk lets the user automate workflows, provide self-service, manage SLAs, and measure metrics, to stay on top of customer support. Freshdesk also offers out-of-the-box features like an AI-powered support chatbot,…
$0
Up to 2 agents
Pricing
FreshchatFreshdesk
Editions & Modules
Growth
$19
per month (billed annually) per agent
Pro
$49
per month (billed annually) per agent
Enterprise
$79
per month (billed annually) per agent
Free
$0
Up to 2 agents
Growth
$15
per month (billed annually) per agent
Pro
$49
per month (billed annually) per agent
Enterprise
$79
per month (billed annually) per agent
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
FreshchatFreshdesk
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
FreshchatFreshdesk
Considered Both Products
Freshchat
Chose Freshchat
because i found Freshdesk is very easy in using , have a usability way , and can show me the priority of the chats easily , i can see all the information and details i need through it , freshdest is the best chat contact i use , its really amazing and its features make it very …
Chose Freshchat
Freshchat stands out as a strong live chat and messaging solution, especially for live customer support. Compared to Zendesk Explore, which is a tool specifically designed for analytics and reporting. Freshchat is designed for instant communication with customers, making it a …
Chose Freshchat
We have used a self-developed solution for the same purpose with full in-house development however the features vs the value that freshchat provided were worth the selection, freshchat achieved overall better performance and received gemerally more praise, some key advantages …
Chose Freshchat
The advance feature of the product
The usability and feasibility of the tool
Customer experience point of view is really good.
Chose Freshchat
Most of our customers prefer to use the Slack app. They also prefer to use it to communicate directly with our Client Success Team for strategic questions/consulting rather than using it to escalate support related issues. Freshchat is great because having it directly in the UI …
Chose Freshchat
Freschat has all the basics we need to offer this channel to our customers.
Chose Freshchat
We have used Intercom.

The terms used within Intercom were quite complex and the knowledge curve was not very smooth.
Freshdesk
Chose Freshdesk
We tried Freshchat, but since our app did not have advanced technology, we were not able to use it. However, the Freshdesk team supported us in exploring this option.
Chose Freshdesk
We use all Freshdesk, Freshchat, and other Freshworks tools—they’re all great. Freshchat is awesome for real-time support, while Freshdesk handles tickets, automation, and multi-channel queries really well. Using them together gives us a complete, seamless customer service …
Chose Freshdesk
The product is useful, I just didn't find that I actually needed it.
Chose Freshdesk
AI-powered automation, with its ability to integrate multiple communication channels—such as email, chat, and phone—into a single platform, helps us resolve common issues more quickly, reducing response times and allowing agents to focus on more complex inquiries. Their 24/7 …
Chose Freshdesk
Freshdesk's free version is the most generous platform among all platforms with a free version in 2022.
Chose Freshdesk
Kustomer is great, however, is missing the mark when it comes to managing multiple service lines/unique stores under one account. Freshdesk's ability to do exactly this makes them a superior product.
Chose Freshdesk
I would switch to WixAnswers in a heartbeat. I would recommend them over Freshdesk every time and plan to transition to WixAnswers later this year. More customizable KB, an actual internal KB, and lower cost. I would heavily recommend you demo both so you can experience the …
Chose Freshdesk
The most important is the pricing. Freshdesk/Freshworks all the solution and base price is available on the internet, which is easier for us to make fast decisions rather than waiting for other sales reps to get back to us. The graphic user interface is easy to see and use.
Chose Freshdesk
Brings everything a company may need to elevate customer service and empower teams to solve the unique challenges and complex issues related to customer service. Helps bring in the right experts to collaborate even if they are not within the organization.
Chose Freshdesk
I feel that they can go head to head with Zendesk, which is considered to be the most popular and well known help desk software.
Chose Freshdesk
osTicket is extremely basic and lacks a lot of features that Freshdesk offers. Examples include social profile integrations, ability to auto-assign tickets to agents or groups. Measure customer satisfaction score, chat feature. Also, osTicket did not run in the cloud so the …
Features
FreshchatFreshdesk
Chat Analytics and Reports
Comparison of Chat Analytics and Reports features of Product A and Product B
Freshchat
6.5
10 Ratings
28% below category average
Freshdesk
-
Ratings
Chat history and transcripts7.110 Ratings00 Ratings
Chat reporting6.210 Ratings00 Ratings
Chat and web analytics6.29 Ratings00 Ratings
Incident and problem management
Comparison of Incident and problem management features of Product A and Product B
Freshchat
-
Ratings
Freshdesk
8.5
174 Ratings
6% above category average
Organize and prioritize service tickets00 Ratings9.1170 Ratings
Expert directory00 Ratings8.0115 Ratings
Subscription-based notifications00 Ratings8.43 Ratings
ITSM collaboration and documentation00 Ratings7.64 Ratings
Ticket creation and submission00 Ratings8.9170 Ratings
Ticket response00 Ratings9.2170 Ratings
Self Help Community
Comparison of Self Help Community features of Product A and Product B
Freshchat
-
Ratings
Freshdesk
8.0
156 Ratings
2% above category average
External knowledge base00 Ratings8.2142 Ratings
Internal knowledge base00 Ratings7.9145 Ratings
Multi-Channel Help
Comparison of Multi-Channel Help features of Product A and Product B
Freshchat
-
Ratings
Freshdesk
8.3
165 Ratings
7% above category average
Customer portal00 Ratings7.9141 Ratings
IVR00 Ratings8.251 Ratings
Social integration00 Ratings8.287 Ratings
Email support00 Ratings9.4164 Ratings
Help Desk CRM integration00 Ratings7.9101 Ratings
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Score 9.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
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Score 10.0 out of 10
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Score 9.0 out of 10
Enterprises
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Genesys DX (discontinued)
Score 10.0 out of 10
SysAid
SysAid
Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
FreshchatFreshdesk
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
(34 ratings)
8.7
(241 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.2
(3 ratings)
7.8
(21 ratings)
Usability
7.2
(10 ratings)
8.0
(41 ratings)
Availability
7.3
(1 ratings)
4.6
(5 ratings)
Performance
7.3
(1 ratings)
5.5
(5 ratings)
Support Rating
6.1
(3 ratings)
7.6
(39 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.3
(2 ratings)
8.7
(171 ratings)
Configurability
4.5
(1 ratings)
5.3
(6 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
4.5
(1 ratings)
6.4
(4 ratings)
Ease of integration
7.3
(1 ratings)
7.6
(5 ratings)
Product Scalability
4.5
(1 ratings)
5.5
(5 ratings)
Professional Services
4.5
(1 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.2
(1 ratings)
6.8
(4 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.2
(1 ratings)
6.8
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
FreshchatFreshdesk
Likelihood to Recommend
Freshworks Inc
It is best suited for having 24-hour support, where customers can interact easily, even using their phones, to raise concerns or inquire about information. This makes it easier than going through the documents portal as a source of knowledge or sending emails for worries. However, it can be less appropriate for scenarios when you need more formal communication, like emails, and when proper documentation is necessary.
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Freshworks Inc
I recommend Freshdesk for people who need to handle a large volume of inquiries through tickets and follow-ups. This platform provides tools that will improve problem-solving efficiency, ensuring customers are satisfied with the speed with which their issues are resolved. Overall, it will optimize customer service support operations and the resolution of their problems.
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Pros
Freshworks Inc
  • Real time customer support. During busy times all our available agents can jump on and handle large volume of customer interactions.
  • Automations and canned response features. With automation we can greet our customers the moment a chat gets assigned to an agent letting customers know they are being attended to similarly canned response helps us use templates for generic and commonly asked questions.
  • Dashboards and analytics. Freshchat's ability to build customized dashboards and analyze performance in a granular level helps us monitor workload and manage performance effectively.
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Freshworks Inc
  • The price is great for small startups just large enough to need a support ticketing system.
  • This may seem minor, but many tools don't have this: the ability to link a contact to multiple companies/accounts.
  • Agent collision detection is great for making sure agents don't duplicate each others' work!
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Cons
Freshworks Inc
  • Freshchat is one of the best platforms, but still there are certain areas that require further improvement in order for the platform to become flawless.
  • I feel that the automated system in Freshchat is comparatively slow and due to this, it does not respond well according to all the requirements.
  • There are certain features in Freshchat which are not available for everyone and they can only be accessed by those who are paying the highest pricing tier.
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Freshworks Inc
  • Data Security.
  • SLA Policies where it is not customer / contract driven but agents / groups driven.
  • Audit Trail is not available in Pro version makes the tool adoption difficult from compliance perspective.
  • Chat Bot and Fresh Chat Services has greater potential to explode, but the pricing model tagged to chat bot sessions .are illogical as it limits the ability to use the fresh chat feature
  • Agent Logon Screen use earlier version of Captcha as it is annoying for the agents to login. Very frustrating experience.
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Likelihood to Renew
Freshworks Inc
Freshchat has met all our expectations and more. It has allowed our team to be more efficient with their time, field questions quickly, and escalate issues up the chain. We highly recommend freshchat as the perfect addition to anyone already using freshdesk or simply looking for a good solution for in app messaging.
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Freshworks Inc
We are extremely happy with Freshdesk and can foresee using it for the next year. We might only consider using a different platform if our average daily ticket volume reaches four digits and its AI isn’t enough to handle our needs by then. While we haven’t tested this yet, we have read reviews that it’s AI capabilities are lacking
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Usability
Freshworks Inc
I give it an 8 due to its usability. Yes, I had a few issues to begin with and needed some assistance from Freshchat agents, but considering this is something that is completely new to me, to set up what feels like a professional chat handling system complete with autobot within a day is really saying something I feel.
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Freshworks Inc
I gave it a rating of 9 out of 10 because they delivered on everything we asked them to do. Easy to setup, easy to deploy to end users, easy to customize, easy to enter tickets and so much more. Our experience with their support is top notch! After opening a ticket for support they call use back within 10 minutes every time!
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Reliability and Availability
Freshworks Inc
Freshchat has always been available when I needed to use it.
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Freshworks Inc
I have encountered a lot of errors in the Freshdesk, however, they tend to resolve it on priority or at least they will share the timeline by when this can be resolved. Most of the time the issue has been from the other partner's end. They take time to resolve their vendor issues and they don't have any timelines in case of developed app errors.
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Performance
Freshworks Inc
Freshchat always loads quickly and communication is quickly sent and received.
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Freshworks Inc
The reports take a lot of time to download if the time period is large. Also, the tickets take their sweet time to open and load. It is not fast as Zendesk. Only 30 tickets are visible in a single go and there isn't any option to select all. If we need to change the pages and dashboards it takes a lot of time to open.
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Support Rating
Freshworks Inc
The experience we had in past for lets say 4-5 months with the support team and our TAM was really helpful. The changes in the bot flow has helped our bot to ensure we connect with customer easily.
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Freshworks Inc
The main thing about Freshdesk user service is that once a request has been made for information about a feature of the platform, the support team responds to tickets quickly, within a day of writing and submitting them, with information that is concise enough so that there is no need to ask for help on the same topic again.
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In-Person Training
Freshworks Inc
No answers on this topic
Freshworks Inc
Support Team's knowledge and understood the company's requirement, and always shared the insight of the usage of the tool to it s full potential, moreover the team checks periodically to check if we using the tool right and if we are facing any kind of challenges. Also they would update us on new features that can make the work easy.
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Online Training
Freshworks Inc
No answers on this topic
Freshworks Inc
Video tutorials, questions answers round before and after testing and Fresh desk team would always share best practices on the needs. Furthermore would periodically check if we are able to work smoothly. Would send alerts to known any issues, send recommendation on new features. Freshdesk team always available when we need certain advise.
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Implementation Rating
Freshworks Inc
I hope to show new users data because this can save a lot of time
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Freshworks Inc
Our team easily implemented Freshdesk, and as soon as we started, we were pros with it. In a matter of days, we had integrated signatures and canned responses. The biggest problem was the Help Center part, but after some time, that was also integrated. We did not know some features when we started, but that is normal.
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Alternatives Considered
Freshworks Inc
Messaging across mediums - Freshchat integrates with majority of mainstream instant messaging apps. Like Facebook messenger, Telegram and WhatsApp . This makes it convenient for us to have a presence on the above-mentioned platforms and respond to messages from these platforms from a single Freshchat dashboard.its good app Freshdesk Messaging help me to contact the customer and contact the customer to inform my problem to solve it and is a good app and help full app and its easy to use uncomplicated and Freshdesk Helps me provide good quality to the customer and make customer feedback good for a company
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Freshworks Inc
Freshdesk has a more modern and intuitive user interface, while Help Scout's interface is simpler and more minimalist.In case of features, Freshdesk offers a wider range of features, includes omnichannel support, AI powered automations, and advanced analytics. Help Scout is more focused on providing a simple and efficient ticketing system.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Freshworks Inc
Did not help with the purchase
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Freshworks Inc
I was not very involved with the purchase/contract (my company purchased Fresjdesk before I was brought on), but I will say that pricing per agent made it difficult to grow our support team. Additionally, we were kind of disappointed after our upgrade because it didn't solve our pain points as much as we expected.
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Scalability
Freshworks Inc
We only implemented the product in 1 way so I cant speak to this.
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Freshworks Inc
My company had Freshdesk agents from support and success. It's generally difficult to customize permissions for different agent "roles." We were a fully distributed company, so "multiple sites" doesn't apply to us. We found Freshdesk features lacking as we grew our customer base, and adding agents wasn't easy because price steeply increases with number of agents.
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Professional Services
Freshworks Inc
Did not use
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Freshworks Inc
Very professional, they would always ask for the steps followed and where we went wrong, they would politely share the video recording to review in case any other team member faces the same issue
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Return on Investment
Freshworks Inc
  • From the positive effect of working on it, it helps employees to speed up their thinking and writing.
  • One of the positive effects of our clients is that their problems are solved easily and quickly.
  • Each employee knows how many of his chats have been resolved.
  • There is no negative effect in general.
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Freshworks Inc
  • Increased response times - Client Success maintains at 98% SLA for resolution
  • Categorization of feedback and issues - custom ticket fields make it easier for us to review why clients contact us on a high level
  • Standardization of internal procedures via templates, canned responses and automations
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ScreenShots

Freshchat Screenshots

Screenshot of Channel Freedom: The interface to engage customers on the channel of their choiceScreenshot of Unified Agent Workspace: Equips agents to deliver personalization at scaleScreenshot of Admin and Analytics: These drive informed decisions to help business scale