The verdict
On the data we hold, Freshdesk by Freshworks comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $19/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | No |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
Freshdesk by Freshworks
- Growth$228/yr/seat
- Pro$660/yr/seat
- Enterprise$1,068/yr/seat
Who each is for
Choose Freshdesk by Freshworks if…
Customer support teams of any size that want a ticketing helpdesk with email, chat and phone tickets, automation and AI agents, and that value a wide marketplace of integrations.
Other options worth a look
Customer service platform that combines helpdesk ticketing, omnichannel support and AI-powered knowledge base capabilities.
Centralises customer support across email, chat, social and SMS for ecommerce stores with order-data integration.
Supports customers across email, chat and phone with a unified inbox and an AI resolution agent.
Powers knowledge bases and help centres with AI search, chatbots and an AI writing agent.
Meta's messaging app and API that lets businesses chat with customers on WhatsApp, from small shops to enterprises.