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Freshworks

Freshdesk

Composite Score
8.5 /10
CX Score
8.6 /10
Category
Freshdesk
8.5 /10

What is Freshdesk?

Freshworks' cloud-based customer support software, Freshdesk, makes customer happiness refreshingly easy. With powerful features, an easy to use interface, and a freemium pricing model, Freshdesk enables companies of all sizes to provide a seamless multi-channel support experience across email, phone, web, chat, forums, social media, and mobile apps. Freshdesk’s capabilities include robust ticketing, SLA management, smart automations, intelligent reporting, and game mechanics to motivate agents.

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Awards & Recognition

Freshdesk won the following awards in the Customer Service - Enterprise category

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Freshdesk Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
Download the entire Product Scorecard to access more information on Freshdesk.

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

86 Likeliness to Recommend

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94 Plan to Renew

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Since last award

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+82 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Freshdesk?

8% Negative
7% Neutral
85% Positive

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Enables Productivity
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Customer Self Service Capabilities

83

Agent Collaboration

83

Multi Channel Support

81

Customer Service Knowledge Management

80

Agent Scripting

80

Contact Center Integration

80

Customer Community Management

80

Customer Service Workflow Management

79

Analytics and Reporting

78

Intelligent Search

77

Mobile Customer Care

76

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Business Value Created

84

Ease of Implementation

83

Breadth of Features

83

Usability and Intuitiveness

83

Ease of IT Administration

82

Quality of Features

81

Ease of Data Integration

79

Ease of Customization

79

Availability and Quality of Training

78

Vendor Support

77

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

76

Freshdesk Reviews

Teo D.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

Updating clients

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Mobile application is easy to use and simplifies communications.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Some how expensive for small business.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It's easy to update clients and and communicate to clients using freshdesk.

Pros

  • Caring
  • Respectful
  • Client Friendly Policies
  • Generous Negotitation

Nicolas F.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Recreation
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

Assigning tickets for professional support

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Freshdesk from other similar products?

FreshDesk interface is easy to use. Tickets priority can be set up right away.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The fact that it assigns a ticket number and remind the agent of any overdue/pending tickets.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Pricing can be more affordable.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

To anyone looking for a professional customer support CRM, FreshDesk is one of the best solutions.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Petar'Barnes T.

  • Role: Student Academic
  • Industry: Education
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2023

User-Friendly Interface.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Freshdesk from other similar products?

Freshdesk' pricing model is transparent and straightforward. The platform offers various plans suitable for businesses of different sizes, ensuring that users only pay for the features they need. This clarity in pricing sets Freshdesk apart from platforms with more complex and convoluted pricing structures.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

One of the significant advantages of Freshdesk is its scalability. It caters to the needs of small businesses and scales seamlessly as the organization grows. The flexibility to add modules and features ensures that Freshdesk remains a relevant and supportive tool throughout the business's expansion.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Although Freshdesk offers a variety of integrations, some users may find the integration process complex. Certain integrations might require additional technical expertise, and a more straightforward approach could enhance the overall accessibility for users with varying technical backgrounds.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing