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At a Glance
Freshdesk
Freshdesk
Star Rating
(3,504)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Zoho Desk
Zoho Desk
Star Rating
(6,356)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Freshdesk excels in ticket creation user experience with a score of 8.9, while Zoho Desk follows closely with 8.7. Reviewers mention that Freshdesk's intuitive interface makes it easier for agents to create and manage tickets efficiently.
  • Reviewers mention that Freshdesk offers superior quality of support with a score of 8.8 compared to Zoho Desk's 8.3. Users on G2 highlight Freshdesk's responsive customer service and helpful resources as key advantages.
  • G2 users report that Freshdesk's automation features, particularly in response automation, score 8.5, while Zoho Desk scores 8.4. Users say that Freshdesk's automation capabilities streamline workflows effectively, saving time for support teams.
  • Users say that Freshdesk's knowledge base feature scores 8.7, slightly higher than Zoho Desk's 8.6. Reviewers mention that Freshdesk's knowledge base is user-friendly and well-organized, making it easier for customers to find answers.
  • Reviewers mention that Freshdesk's multi-channel coverage scores 8.4, while Zoho Desk is at 8.3. Users report that Freshdesk provides a seamless experience across various channels, enhancing customer engagement.
  • Users on G2 report that Freshdesk's ease of use is rated at 8.8, compared to Zoho Desk's 8.5. Reviewers say that Freshdesk's straightforward navigation and user-friendly design contribute to a smoother onboarding process for new users.
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$0.00
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Free Trial
Freshdesk
Free Trial is available
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Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
3,074
8.7
4,920
Ease of Use
8.9
3,094
8.5
4,987
Ease of Setup
8.6
2,153
8.1
4,234
Ease of Admin
8.7
2,113
8.3
4,093
Quality of Support
8.8
2,976
8.3
4,441
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
2,040
8.5
3,696
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
3,052
8.8
4,700
Features by Category
8.3
2,368
8.4
3,216
Ticket and Case Management
8.9
2124
|
Verified
8.7
2702
|
Verified
8.8
2135
|
Verified
8.6
2690
|
Verified
8.5
2047
|
Verified
8.4
2472
|
Verified
8.5
1940
|
Verified
8.4
2325
|
Verified
8.3
1707
|
Verified
8.3
2056
|
Verified
8.5
1994
|
Verified
8.4
2338
|
Verified
8.7
1914
|
Verified
8.6
2344
|
Verified
8.2
1279
|
Verified
8.4
1933
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.4
257
7.8
480
7.6
255
7.8
476
Communication Channels
8.6
1830
|
Verified
8.4
2304
|
Verified
8.9
1977
|
Verified
8.7
2522
|
Verified
8.4
1223
|
Verified
8.3
1836
|
Verified
8.1
1106
|
Verified
8.2
1613
|
Verified
8.0
854
|
Verified
8.0
1384
|
Verified
Platform
8.1
1069
|
Verified
8.3
1714
|
Verified
8.1
1572
|
Verified
8.3
2148
|
Verified
8.6
1461
|
Verified
8.5
2257
|
Verified
8.3
1057
|
Verified
8.3
1676
|
Verified
8.0
1777
|
Verified
8.3
2224
|
Verified
8.3
1875
|
Verified
8.5
2379
|
Verified
Contact Center Knowledge BaseHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
8.3
266
Administration
Not enough data
8.2
246
Not enough data
8.2
246
Not enough data
8.4
250
Knowledge Management
Not enough data
8.6
234
Not enough data
8.2
232
Not enough data
8.2
235
Compliance
Not enough data
8.4
246
Not enough data
8.3
243
Not enough data
8.3
245
Not enough data
8.1
243
Customer Support
Not enough data
8.3
228
Not enough data
8.2
229
Not enough data
8.0
226
Data Security
Not enough data
8.1
246
Not enough data
8.2
241
Not enough data
8.4
245
Not enough data
8.4
241
Administration
Not enough data
8.0
230
Not enough data
8.4
234
Not enough data
8.5
235
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
173
Customer Communications ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.0
346
8.0
471
Channels
8.4
309
8.2
448
7.9
291
8.1
438
7.5
282
7.3
435
Design
8.2
286
8.0
431
7.8
292
7.8
442
8.3
313
8.1
435
8.3
299
8.1
432
8.4
290
8.1
419
Generative AI
7.7
224
7.7
319
7.7
224
7.7
313
Complaint ManagementHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.4
252
8.3
343
Usability
8.8
233
8.3
334
8.7
230
8.2
335
8.8
225
8.3
326
Reporting
8.6
220
8.3
323
8.5
217
8.2
312
8.6
228
8.3
318
Generative AI
7.6
157
7.8
236
7.6
157
7.9
234
8.6
233
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
8.9
209
Not enough data
8.6
198
Not enough data
8.6
201
Not enough data
8.6
204
Not enough data
8.7
205
Not enough data
8.3
181
Not enough data
8.7
202
Not enough data
Analytics
8.4
183
Not enough data
8.5
191
Not enough data
8.6
189
Not enough data
Conversational SupportHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.3
437
Not enough data
Conversational Platform
8.3
386
Not enough data
8.4
333
Not enough data
8.3
326
Not enough data
8.4
262
Not enough data
Support Automation
8.5
344
Not enough data
8.4
363
Not enough data
8.3
327
Not enough data
8.2
269
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
167
Not enough data
7.7
164
Not enough data
8.4
1,780
8.5
2,749
Generative AI
7.8
90
8.0
94
7.9
89
8.1
96
7.5
88
7.8
95
Communication
8.8
549
|
Verified
8.9
624
|
Verified
8.7
567
|
Verified
8.8
665
|
Verified
8.7
462
|
Verified
8.7
567
8.5
166
8.7
539
|
Verified
8.1
170
8.4
266
Internal Use
8.1
1572
|
Verified
8.3
2148
|
Verified
8.6
173
8.6
269
8.2
154
8.5
366
8.8
529
|
Verified
8.8
622
|
Verified
8.8
487
|
Verified
8.7
604
|
Verified
8.5
516
|
Verified
8.6
618
|
Verified
8.4
1,088
8.3
1,680
Generative AI
8.0
124
7.8
286
Self-Service Experience
8.7
936
8.5
1343
8.6
890
8.4
1307
8.3
666
8.1
1114
8.2
221
8.2
612
8.4
235
8.3
661
Self-Service Platform
8.5
232
8.3
677
8.6
237
8.3
656
8.0
198
7.7
572
8.5
215
8.2
605
Social Customer ServiceHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.7
506
8.7
687
Generative AI
8.3
67
8.3
72
8.1
67
8.2
70
Process
8.6
145
8.7
434
9.3
465
9.0
577
8.6
357
8.5
431
Channels
9.2
459
9.1
567
8.8
400
8.6
487
8.8
360
8.7
459
8.6
323
8.6
401
Feature Not Available
8.8
426
Insight
8.7
364
8.8
436
8.7
152
8.9
489
8.6
356
8.9
461
9.1
429
9.0
534
Digital Customer Service PlatformsHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
8.1
71
8.0
133
Generative AI
8.0
69
7.8
130
7.9
69
7.9
129
Categories
Categories
Unique Categories
Freshdesk
Freshdesk is categorized as Shared Inbox and Conversational Support
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Freshdesk
Freshdesk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.3%
Zoho Desk
Zoho Desk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
71.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Freshdesk
Freshdesk
Information Technology and Services
17.3%
Computer Software
12.8%
Internet
4.2%
Financial Services
4.0%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
58.1%
Zoho Desk
Zoho Desk
Information Technology and Services
18.3%
Computer Software
10.6%
Computer & Network Security
4.0%
Retail
3.7%
Financial Services
3.5%
Other
59.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Freshdesk
Freshdesk
Most Helpful Favorable Review
CC
Clyde C.
Verified User in Music

Freshdesk is a big improvement over handling support via email. It keeps responses from customers together and provides good tools for sharing support responsibilities with other agents. The "solutions" section is very helpful to my customers and is easier...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Untrustworthy! We had been Freshdesk users for two years until they took down our account with no warning or explanation. They didn't even have the decency to contact us afterwards to tell us they took down our account. When we finally got an answer...

Zoho Desk
Zoho Desk
Most Helpful Favorable Review
GA
Garret A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The task distribution system, reports, chat system and client database management are the best things in this application. Excellent multi-channel support and an excellent interface - Integrating the knowledge base into ticket design is really neat! The...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
GC
Verified User in Computer Software

I absolutely despise the amount of effort required to do a basic filter; the fact that it is super easy to create a new user when an existing user already matches on email (simply by doing things out of order); that you have to click twice to search...

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Discussions
Freshdesk
Freshdesk Discussions
What is Freshdesk used for?
4 comments
TB
Freshdesk is a customer support software used to manage and streamline customer service operations. It helps businesses handle customer inquiries, track...Read more
What is the use of freshdesk?
3 comments
AB
Freshdesk is a Customer communication portal that will assist you in managing customer queries in various formats in a centralised space with transparency in...Read more
Is freshdesk a CRM?
3 comments
DD
CertainlyRead more
Zoho Desk
Zoho Desk Discussions
Where do I find training VDO?
3 comments
TW
I agree with you. VOD training is essential for fast implementation and developing "best practice" for your Desk software. I'm sure you have already...Read more
Is it possible for you to make integration with G suite a breeze?
2 comments
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Hi Daniel, Here are the steps to configure email forwarding from Gsuite to Zoho Desk: Sign in to the Google Admin Console. Click Apps, then click G...Read more
how do i use chat
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