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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91 Likeliness to Recommend
100 Plan to Renew
88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
+92 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?
Pros
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Performance Enhancing
- Friendly Negotiation
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Feature Ratings
Social Features
Workflow and Approval Management
Configurable Knowledge Repository
Intelligent Search
Bulk Actions
AI Capabilities
Role-Based Access
Multi-Language Support
API Integration
Reporting and Analytics
Multiple File Type Support
Vendor Capability Ratings
Quality of Features
Breadth of Features
Ease of Customization
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Implementation
Ease of Data Integration
Business Value Created
Usability and Intuitiveness
Availability and Quality of Training
Vendor Support
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
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Freshdesk Reviews
Sai Prakash Reddy A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Energy
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Nov 2023
Fun and innovative way to handle customers
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Freshdesk from other similar products?
The way it makes it effortless to handle all things customer related
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Be able to assign tickets and organize the tasks at hand
What do you dislike most about this product?
Sometimes, it is cumbersome to find the exact email one has been looking for and find related attachments
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Great software that will all/most of your needs.
Pros
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
Robert D.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Oct 2023
Easy to use, easy to manage, needs SAP integration
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Freshdesk from other similar products?
The vendor and license management works really well
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Vendor and license management
What do you dislike most about this product?
I am not sure there is anything I dislike about it
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It's a great ticket tracking took for the service side of the IT industry. And, it provides great features with regards to license and vendor management.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
arvind j.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Healthcare
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Aug 2023
Freshdesk: Your All-in-One Support Solution.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Freshdesk from other similar products?
What sets Freshdesk apart is its seamless integration of various communication channels into a unified platform. This multichannel support ensures we can respond to customer inquiries from different sources efficiently. The automation and AI features simplify our workflow, allowing us to prioritize and assign tickets intelligently. Also, the customizable ticket fields provide a tailored approach to handling customer issues.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Personally, my favorite aspect is the robust knowledge base. It empowers customers to find solutions independently, reducing the number of support tickets. This not only saves time but also enhances customer satisfaction by providing them with the resources they need.
What do you dislike most about this product?
One thing I find less appealing is the pricing structure. While Freshdesk offers valuable features, the pricing plans can be a bit steep for small businesses. More flexible pricing options or tiered plans catering to different business sizes would be beneficial.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
For anyone considering Freshdesk, I'd suggest taking advantage of its automation and customization capabilities. Setting up workflows and automations based on your business needs can significantly boost efficiency. Additionally, explore the reporting and analytics features to gain insights into your support performance and identify areas for improvement. However, keep an eye on the pricing plans to ensure they align with your budget and business scale.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
