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Freshdesk Review

Helpdesk with Freddy AI agents and copilot

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What is Freshdesk?

Freshdesk is a helpdesk from Freshworks with ticketing, omnichannel support and Freddy AI, which offers AI agents, an agent copilot and insights.

Best for: SMBs, Mid-market support teams.

Key features

  • Ticketing
  • Freddy AI agent
  • Freddy Copilot
  • Omnichannel
  • Knowledge base

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free plan available
  • Good value

Cons

  • AI features cost extra
  • Reporting less flexible

Freshdesk pricing

Pricing modelFree plan
Starting price$15/mo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android
Launched2011

Prices change often. Check the Freshdesk website for current plans.

Our verdict

Freshdesk scores 8.3/10 in our review. Its biggest strength: free plan available. The main drawback: aI features cost extra. If it isn't the right fit, Salesforce Sales Cloud is the closest alternative.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Freshdesk?

Freshdesk is a helpdesk from Freshworks with ticketing, omnichannel support and Freddy AI, which offers AI agents, an agent copilot and insights.

Is Freshdesk free?

Freshdesk has a free plan with limits; paid plans start at $15/mo.

What are the best Freshdesk alternatives?

Popular alternatives include Salesforce Sales Cloud, ElevenLabs, Intercom, Zendesk.

Who is Freshdesk best for?

Freshdesk is best for smbs, mid-market support teams.