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Alternatives to Freshdesk
Common alternatives buyers consider, plus the simplest rule for when switching is worth it.
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Alternatives to Freshdesk
Zendesk
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When enterprise governance, deeper integrations, and mature reporting justify higher cost.
Zoho Desk
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Even lower cost; Free forever for 3 agents; strongest if already on Zoho CRM.
Help Scout
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Email-centric teams wanting simplicity; Standard $25/user vs Freshdesk Growth $15 but simpler.
Gorgias
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E-commerce teams; ticket-based pricing vs per-agent; native Shopify/BigCommerce.
Intercom
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step-sideways
Chat-first support and AI deflection (Fin) over traditional ticketing.
Head-to-head comparisons
Freshdesk vs Zendesk →
The most-searched helpdesk comparison. Teams choose between enterprise depth ($55–$115/agent) versus value play ($15–$79/agent) with…
Freshdesk vs Zoho Desk →
Budget-tier showdown: both compete on value, but Zoho wins with CRM integration constraint; Freshdesk wins on standalone helpdesk depth.
Freshdesk vs Help Scout →
Mid-market comparison between email-first simplicity (Help Scout) and traditional helpdesk with broader channel support (Freshdesk).
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Sources & verification
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