Overview
Freshdesk is Freshworks' customer support ticketing product, positioned as an easier-to-adopt, more affordably priced alternative to Zendesk, with omnichannel ticketing, automation, and a genuinely usable free tier for small teams.
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Key Features
Omnichannel ticketing
Automation ("Scenario Automations")
Team collision detection
Knowledge base
Freddy AI copilot
Pros
- Faster to set up and more affordable than many enterprise alternatives
- Genuinely useful free tier for very small support teams
- Clean, approachable interface
Cons
- Less deep customization than Zendesk for complex enterprise workflows
- Some advanced automation/AI locked to higher tiers
- Reporting is lighter at entry-level plans
Pricing Plans
FreeFREE
Free
- Up to 10 agents
- Email & social ticketing
- Knowledge base
GrowthPAID
$15/mo
- Automations
- Collision detection
- Marketplace apps
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Integrations
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Quick Info
Websitewww.freshworks.com/freshdesk
CategoryCustomer Support
Team SizeSMB
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2010
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits12.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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