Freshdesk
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$19 per agent per month
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- Accommodation and food services
- Information technology and software
- Retail and wholesale
What is Freshdesk
Freshdesk is a cloud-based help desk platform for managing customer support across email, web forms, chat, phone, and social channels. It is used by support teams to route, track, and resolve tickets with automation, SLAs, and reporting. The product includes a knowledge base for self-service and tools for team collaboration and workflow management. It is part of the Freshworks product suite and integrates with common business applications.
Omnichannel ticketing in one queue
Freshdesk consolidates requests from email, web, chat, phone, and social channels into a unified ticketing workflow. This reduces channel switching and supports consistent prioritization and SLA handling. It fits teams that need a single operational view of customer issues across multiple touchpoints.
Workflow automation and SLAs
The platform provides rule-based automation for assignment, prioritization, notifications, and escalations. SLA policies and time-based triggers help standardize response and resolution processes. This is useful for teams that need repeatable service operations without building custom tooling.
Self-service knowledge base tools
Freshdesk includes knowledge base and FAQ capabilities to publish help articles and reduce inbound volume. Content organization, search, and feedback mechanisms support ongoing maintenance of articles. This supports customer self-service programs alongside agent-assisted support.
Advanced features tied to tiers
Some capabilities (for example, more advanced automation, reporting, or governance controls) may require higher subscription tiers depending on the plan. This can increase total cost as teams scale or require more sophisticated workflows. Buyers often need to map requirements carefully to plan limits.
Complexity for small teams
Because Freshdesk supports many channels and operational features, initial setup can be more involved than lightweight shared inbox tools. Teams may need time to configure routing rules, SLAs, roles, and knowledge base structure. Without governance, workflows can become inconsistent across groups.
AI/agentic capabilities vary by plan
AI-assisted features and automation depth depend on the Freshworks AI offerings and the specific Freshdesk edition. Organizations evaluating AI customer support agents may find that capabilities, controls, and transparency differ across configurations. Validation in a pilot is typically required to confirm fit for deflection and agent-assist use cases.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Growth | $19/agent/month (billed annually) | Ticketing, shared inbox, customer portal, reports; entry-level paid plan for small businesses. |
| Pro | $55/agent/month (billed annually) | Everything in Growth plus customized support portals, custom objects, advanced ticketing, custom reporting, routing; includes 500 Freddy AI Agent sessions (trial). |
| Enterprise | $89/agent/month (billed annually) | Everything in Pro plus audit logs, approval workflows, skills-based assignments, additional security features; includes 500 Freddy AI Agent sessions (trial). |
Notes:
- Freddy AI Agent: “First 500 sessions included.” Additional sessions listed on site at $49 per 100 sessions.
- Promotional free program: $0 for 1-2 agents for 6 months (no credit card required). 14-day free trial: access to Enterprise features for 14 days.
Seller details
Freshworks Inc.
San Mateo, CA, USA
2010
Public
https://www.freshworks.com/
https://x.com/FreshworksInc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/freshworks-inc/
