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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 4th, 2026 # Reviews of Freshdesk Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews KA Kosana A QA AnalystComputer Software, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “We use Freshdesk for our support operations, and it has helped us resolve and close tickets faster with its advanced features presented in a simple and easy-to-use interface.“ May 25, 2026 BA Blake A IT TechnicianRetail, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The Android app notification handling is honestly the only thing that's driven me crazy. If you have a busy queue, you end up with a pile of individual notifications that each need to be cleared manually, so it can look like tickets from hours ago are just now coming in.“ May 27, 2026 AW Atiradh W Chief Technology OfficerMarketing and Advertising, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The platform offers strong features, regular updates, and live issue tracking, enabling seamless collaboration and hassle-free support operations.“ May 16, 2026 PF Pedro F Head of MarketingMarketing and Advertising, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Freshdesk serves its purpose as a basic helpdesk solution but feels increasingly outdated in today's market. While it handles standard ticketing needs adequately, the absence of modern AI features and the limited, clunky integration options make it challenging to build an efficient workflow.“ November 14, 2025 SN Suresh N Government ConsultantAirlines/Aviation, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Comprehensive, integrated helpdesk we used for tracking customer queries and we made the process more efficient and reliable in less than 3 months.“ June 29, 2026 MC Marjana C Sr. Manager, Technology SupportComputer Software, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I get tired of having to repeat myself, go through scenarios that have nothing to do with my issue and having agents regurgitate Freddy AI solutions that don't resolve my issue (I am forced to talk to Freddy first after all, so what gives?)“ May 15, 2026 RD Riccardo D Customer Support ManagerAutomotive, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Its wide range of integrations allows it to fit seamlessly into existing workflows, while the high level of customization ensures that the platform can adapt to different business needs.“ March 16, 2026 Hameeda T AnalystFinancial Services, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “Some advanced features require extra setup and feels hard to figure out, and reporting can feel limited without add‑ons.“ April 8, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 3471 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Jesse Z. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy To Find Support Tickets and Cost Effective" July 23, 2026 5.0 I have had a good experience using Freshdesk to respond to support cases from customers. The software itself is very cost friendly and easy to find tickets. It also integrates well with third party development tools so updates are synchronous. Pros You can easily view all support tickets coming into your company on the dashboard. Additionally, there are plenty of options to filter by what you want to search by like what time the ticket came in, who it is assigned to, the status, etc. The UI side navigation is very transparent and flows very well. Cons When viewing the ticket, there does not appear to be enough opportunities for some information to be provided, like the friendly name of the company. Signing in can also be a headache with how it's configured, I have to login twice and that gets confusing. Review Source GR Graeme R. Systems Administrator Packaging and Containers Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Reliable Help Desk Platform and Easy Setup" July 12, 2026 5.0 Overall, Freshdesk has been a reliable and user-friendly customer support platform. It has helped streamline ticket management, improve response times, and provide a better experience for both support agents and customers. Pros Freshdesk is intuitive and easy to set up, making it simple for support teams to get started quickly. The ticket management system is well organized, automation rules save a lot of time on repetitive tasks Cons Some advanced features are only available on higher-tier plans, which can become expensive as your team grows Alternatives considered [Lansweeper](https://www.capterra.com/p/126334/Lansweeper/)[Zoho Desk](https://www.capterra.com/p/169505/Zoho-Desk/)[Zendesk Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/164283/Zendesk/) Reason for choosing Freshdesk We chose Freshdesk because it offered the best balance of features, ease of use, and pricing for our needs. Review Source FW Fiodas W. CS Manager Consumer Electronics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Using 4 seats but locked into paying for 19" August 13, 2026 1.0 We stayed with Freshdesk because years of customer emails, ticket history, workflows, automations, and system integrations were already tied to it. When the Garden plan was discontinued, Freshworks warned that not upgrading to Pro could cause service interruptions or access limitations. Replacing the platform at short notice would have put customer communications at risk. The ticketing functions are usable, but administration is unnecessarily complicated and the commercial terms are extremely inflexible. The sales process focused on continued service, monthly billing, and locking the price for two years. It did not make the most important consequence plain enough: we would have to keep paying for all 19 seats for 24 months, even if we stopped using most of them. Our requirement has now fallen to 4 agents, but we remain obligated to pay for 19. We submitted formal non-renewal notice and requested early termination, a seat reduction, and a commercial review. The outcome is still pending. Before signing with Freshworks, buyers should demand written answers to three questions: Can we cancel monthly? Can we reduce seats during the term? Must we continue paying for unused seats? “Billed monthly” does not mean “cancelable monthly.” Pros Freshdesk keeps customer emails, ticket history, tags, and agent assignments in one searchable system. This has helped us preserve customer communication records and coordinate support work. Cons The product is cumbersome to administer, but the worst problem is the contract model. We currently need only 4 agents but are locked into paying for 19. Freshworks emphasized monthly billing and a two-year price freeze. It did not explain the practical consequence clearly enough: monthly billing only divides a fixed 24-month obligation into monthly charges. It does not provide monthly flexibility, and committed seats cannot be reduced when business needs change. In plain language: we use 4 seats and pay for 19. That is an extremely poor value for money. Review Source CLP CH L P. Customer experience specialist Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to Use and Support Team That Actually Supports" May 25, 2026 4.0 Overall, my experience with Freshdesk has been positive. I've used it for almost a year in a customer support role, and it has helped streamline daily workflows through its clean UI, reporting features, and support tools. The transition from Zendesk was fairly smooth, and I especially appreciated how responsive and helpful the Freshdesk support team has been whenever issues came up. One small thing I genuinely love is the positive affirmations that appear while pages load, it's a tiny touch, but it adds a nice, human feel during a busy workday. While there are a few areas that could be improved, particularly around feedback handling and workflow efficiencies, it has been a reliable platform overall. Pros What I liked most about Freshdesk is how easy and intuitive the platform is for daily ticket management. The UI is clean, so onboarding new agents is straightforward and the team can start working efficiently very quickly. I also really like the agent reporting features, which make it easy to track performance and monitor support quality. Another major positive is Freshdesk’s support team, they’ve been very responsive and genuinely helpful whenever we’ve faced issues or needed guidance. Cons One thing I’d like improved is how DSAT and CSAT are handled. If a user initially gives a DSAT and later converts it into a CSAT after further interaction, the original DSAT still remains, which can affect reporting accuracy. I’d also love a quicker option to add users to CC just by hovering over or selecting an email directly, since small workflow improvements like that save time. Switched from [Zendesk Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/164283/Zendesk/) We switched from Zendesk to Freshdesk because we were looking for a platform that felt more intuitive and easier to navigate for day-to-day support operations. Freshdesk offered a cleaner UI, useful reporting features, and an overall experience that worked well for our workflow. The transition was smooth, and the platform felt easier for handling customer conversations and support processes. Review Source AR Agnes R. Chief Executive Officer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Thank god this thing actually works mostly" August 24, 2026 5.0 It answers people 24/7 so they stop complaining on facebook. Creating manual tickets is fast enough I guess. Pros Freshdesk puts the emails and social messages in a pile so you can actually read them. I'm honestly shocked the live chat doesn't crash every five minutes cause most softwares do. Setup took 15 days and I didn't completely hate it. Cons The mobile phone app is complete trash and wont even load on my new Android. Sometime it randomly logs me out when I am idle and then resets my whole work timer which ruins my day. Also you cant edit tables in the notes. The interface looks super old. Review Source cF christopher F. Partner and Tech Wireless Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A solid and easy‑to‑use help desk platform" August 6, 2026 4.0 Overall, Freshdesk has been a reliable help desk tool that keeps support running smoothly. It’s simple to use, effective, and helps our team respond to customers faster. Pros Freshdesk makes it easy to manage customer tickets and keep everything organized in one place. I like how straightforward the interface is and how quickly you can track conversations. Cons Some of the automation features take a little time to set up. A few advanced options feel like they could be more intuitive. Review Source Rakesh P. IT Analyst Telecommunications Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Smooth Onboarding and easy to use" July 17, 2026 5.0 Pros Onboarding with Freshdesk was smooth and straightforward. The documentation is well-structured, and the training resources are comprehensive, making it easy for new teams to get started quickly. Cons The pricing is on the higher side, especially as you scale. It does not always provide enough additional value through advanced features or AI-powered automation to justify the higher cost. Review Source BS Brian S. IT Support Specialist Information Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "A Solid Option for Customer Support" July 19, 2026 5.0 I've had a generally positive experience with Freshdesk, finding it easy to use and navigate, but occasionally encountering some minor hiccups with customization options. Overall, it's been a reliable tool for managing customer support inquiries and streamlining our team's workflow effectively. Pros Freshdesk's user interface is pretty solid, and it took a bit to figure out. We like how easy it is to set up new agents and customize our dashboard. The ticketing system works well enough, and we've seen a significant decrease in response times. It's a great tool for our customer support team. Cons One thing we don't like is that the reporting feature can be a bit clunky. It's not a huge deal, but it took us a while to get the hang of it. We've also experienced some minor issues with integrations, but they're not deal-breakers. We've found workarounds, and support has been helpful. Review Source Balanjaneya Sharma B. Software Enginee Human Resources Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Freshdesk Customer Support Solution" July 22, 2026 5.0 A time-saving helpdesk solution with comprehensive documentation and easy onboarding, though outdated features and limited intelligent automation reduce its effectiveness for modern support teams Pros Freshdesk is a powerful helpdesk and customer support platform that streamlines support operations while offering excellent value for money. Its comprehensive documentation and learning resources make onboarding easy, enabling teams to get up and running quickly Cons Many of the platform's features feel outdated and have not kept pace with recent advancements in AI and automation. Even with additions like the Command Center, it still falls short in delivering advanced intelligent automation Review Source TB Tejaswi B. Production service specalist Banking Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Freshdesk review " August 17, 2026 4.0 Pros The interface is clean and easy to navigate, so new agents can pick it up quickly. Getting started takes very little effort, with implementation and onboarding kept simple. Cons The reporting and analytics features feel basic, and creating flexible custom dashboards is more difficult than expected Review Source TB Tsvetelina B. Customer Support Manager Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Efficient Ticketing and Great Automation, But Reporting Could Be Better" May 21, 2026 5.0 Overall, Freshdesk is a reliable, highly scalable helpdesk solution that has significantly improved our team's resolution times and internal organization. It strikes a great balance between robust functionality and user-friendliness. While the reporting features and occasional support delays can be frustrating, its automation capabilities and seamless multichannel integration make it an excellent choice for growing customer support teams. Pros The user interface is incredibly clean and intuitive. The ability to automatically route tickets based on keywords, requester info, or language is a massive time-saver. Setting up "SLA reminders" ensures that urgent customer issues never fall through the cracks. Managing emails, chat and tickets from a single, unified inbox keeps the team organized and prevents us from constantly switching tabs. Cons While the Analytics module has improved, creating highly customized or granular reports can still feel restrictive and slow. Exporting data to external tools is often necessary for deep dives. Ironically, Freshdesk’s own customer support can sometimes be slow to respond or provide generic answers when troubleshooting complex, tier-3 API integration issues. While the base plans are reasonably priced, the cost can escalate quickly once you start adding advanced features, extra marketplace apps, or collaborator licenses. Review Source MM Mwale M. Customer Support Manager Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My 9yr Freshdesk Experience" May 25, 2026 4.0 Great ticketing tool especially the omnichannel package. User friendly interface - I never struggle to train new personnel. They have done a lot of improvements in segregating user roles and permissions. Freshdesk has been a great partner to us and has helped shape our overal customer experience. Pros Managing tickets from multiple channels—including website live chat, Facebook, WhatsApp, and email—within a single dashboard is incredibly convenient and provides excellent value for money especially the omnichannel package. The tool is intuitive and user-friendly, and the analytics features offer great flexibility for customizing reports. Additionally, the self-service portal has allowed us to develop an internal KDB library and FAQ articles for our website visitors. The automation capabilities have also significantly increased our agent productivity. Overall, this platform has helped us better manage our customer support experience in the last 9 years. Cons Unfortunately their Freshcaller telephony tool, especially the BYOC model is very limited. We've been unable to use it. They have not invested or improved a lot on it since I first saw it years back. I think they're also lagging behind in AI capabilities. I hope they up their game on that front. Review Source BA Bryan A. Freshdesk Admin Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable and Responsive Customer Support Platform" March 13, 2026 4.0 My overall experience with Freshdesk has been very positive. While there have been occasional issues, the Freshdesk team addresses them promptly, making the platform reliable and trustworthy. Additionally, the AI features have enhanced our workflow by allowing more customizable email responses and improving overall ticket management. Pros Freshdesk offers an intuitive, all-in-one customer support platform that helps teams manage tickets efficiently, automate workflows, and deliver faster, more consistent customer service. Now with the Freddy AI/Copilot, this provide more features that can help customer support teams. Cons Freshdesk can become costly as your team grows, since advanced features and automation are only available on higher-tier plans. There are also ocassional bugs /issues that sometimes appear whenever a new feature has been added. Review Source AF Avery F. Artist and Tour Manager Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My miracle solution for a structured customer service with zero oversights" June 8, 2026 5.0 A radical drop in my professional stress. I no longer have the constant fear of forgetting to reply to a client or seeing an important email get lost at the bottom of a generic inbox. Everything is tracked, measured, and controlled.A radical drop in my professional stress. I no longer have the constant fear of forgetting to reply to a client or seeing an important email get lost at the bottom of a generic inbox. Everything is tracked, measured, and controlled. Pros Before adopting Freshdesk, managing my support requests via traditional email was complete chaos. This application changed everything. What I prefer is the automatic transformation of every received message into a numbered and assigned "ticket." The interface allows me to categorize requests by priority level, add internal notes invisible to customers, and track the full history of our exchanges. The "canned responses" feature saves me a ton of time when answering recurring questions, while still leaving me the freedom to personalize the message to keep a human touch. Cons The initial setup required quite a bit of effort and patience. The tool offers so many customization options, automation rules, and triggers that you can quickly feel overwhelmed at the beginning. Moreover, I've noticed that the mobile application is significantly less powerful than the desktop version; it sometimes lacks responsiveness, and viewing long thread discussions is less fluid, making on-the-go tracking quite laborious at times. Review Source BD Bitu D. Customer Support Lead Facilities Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Overall experience has been good. It made customer support more organised and daily operations smoother for the team." May 27, 2026 5.0 Sometimes notifications get delayed and a few features take time to understand properly. Pricing for some advanced options also feels a bit high for smaller teams. Pros Freshdesk has been a reliable and easy to use support platform for our daily customer handling and ticket management activities. Cons Freshdesk is quite simple to use and the ticket system works properly. It helps in managing customer issues in one place and reduces confusion during busy hours. The UI is also clean compared to many other support tools. Review Source SK Sebastian K. IT Associate Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Highly Recommend" May 26, 2026 5.0 I am satisfied with most of the features, I would recommend it to someone else. Very easy to manage tickets and cases. Pros Value for money - Its worth the investment. Customer support - Quick Customer Support. Ease of use - Its easy to use for users Management - Management is straightfoward Cons I wish you could have training modules for users and administrators and also work on how we can integrate chat and other functionality easily. Review Source PA Pallavi A. Analyst Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Internal notes improved teamwork without confusing customers" July 6, 2026 5.0 Pros Our support agents frequently collaborate with engineering and billing teams, and internal notes became one of the most valuable features we used. Team members could discuss solutions within the ticket while keeping customer communication separate, which reduced misunderstandings and avoided unnecessary back-and-forth with customers. Cons As discussions become longer, finding important updates within internal notes can take time. Better organization through threaded conversations or highlighted decisions would improve collaboration on complex tickets. Review Source PH Prasad H. Data engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy-to-Use Help Desk with Strong Automation" June 20, 2026 5.0 Pros Freshdesk offers a clean and intuitive interface that makes daily support tasks easy to manage. The ticketing system keeps requests well organized, while automation reduces repetitive work and improves response times. Reporting dashboards and collaboration tools help the team stay productive and deliver consistent customer support. Cons Freshdesk works well overall, but some advanced workflow configurations require additional learning. More guided setup options would make complex automation easier for new administrators to implement. Review Source SB Shaunak B. Sr analyst Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy to start with, but growing teams will eventually want more flexibility" July 2, 2026 5.0 Pros Freshdesk was simple to implement and required very little training before our team started using it effectively. The interface is approachable, everyday tasks are straightforward, and even less technical users adapted quickly. It was a smooth transition from our previous support process. Cons As our support operation matured, we started looking for deeper customization across ticket layouts, workflows, and permissions. While the platform supports many business needs, organizations with highly specialized processes may eventually encounter customization limitations. Review Source RH Rocky H. IT Systems Specialist Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great choice for the money" June 12, 2026 5.0 Pros Solid choice for the "swiss army knife" of ticketing systems. Loads of features customizable for any business. Cons No cons, really, the trainings are helpful, support is helpful, and ui is designed in such a way that you can look around and find what you need. Review Source TM TouFue M. IT Tech Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Freshdesk a must for IT" January 16, 2026 5.0 Overall, I feel Freshdesk does the job greatly for what our company needs. Submitting ticket, creating knowledge base, setting up canned response all are great features to have. Pros The most I like about Freshdesk is the simplicity of using it when dealing with end users. Being able to categorize our tickets based on help desk or projects made it easy for us techs to deploy what needs to be done and to who. Cons One thing I like the least about Freshdesk is the dashboard interface feels a bit bland. Having the options customize would be great. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director Leisure, Travel & Tourism Used the software for: 2+ years ### "You'll only get to know about freshdesk when you'll try to cancel subscription." August 5, 2025 1.0 Pathetic. They are only interested in getting money from you and don't care about you. We were with them for 5 years, and when we tried cancelling, it was an incredibly difficult process. Don't try this if you're not sure it fits your business requirements. Pros It does what it is supposed to, with no complaints about its functionality. Freshdesk's own customer service is below average. Cons Try cancelling the subscription and you'll see how limited Freshdesk's service is. It’s incredibly hard to cancel; they've been charging us for the last two months even though we’ve cancelled our subscription three times from our admin interface. Switched from [Zoho Desk](https://www.capterra.com/p/169505/Zoho-Desk/) Better functionality and user interface. Review Source AM Anna M. Customer Service Agent Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I loved it " April 30, 2026 5.0 Pros I loved using Freshdesk in my previous job. Compared to Zendesk, which I currently use, it seems light and easy to use. Cons It came up with few issues but they wouldn’t make Freshdesk deserve a bad rating. Zendesk is all in one and Freshdesk is just a tool for freshwork ecosystem Review Source RK Raul K. Senior Director of IT Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Easy to set up ITSM platform with automation and AI tools to achieve more with less" November 5, 2025 5.0 Satisfying user experience and user interface with automations and Freddy AI that simply my team's daily tasks. I would highly recommend Freshdesk if you are looking at an ITSM platform that does not require much configuration. Pros Freshdesk has custom built features and workflow and it's ease of use make configuring and customising it for your organisation, simple. Freshdesk is great value for money and there are other excellent additions such as asset management or SaaS optimisation tools that work well as part of the wider suite of tools. Cons The good thing and limiting factor about Freshdesk is that it's ready to use as is. You do not need to customise it as much as other platforms but then you can't get additional functionality that you require from it either. Review Source JR Joe R. IT Director Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best free ticketing software out" September 22, 2025 5.0 Overall I think it's a great product and is worth checking out. If you need something free like I did, definitely give it a shot. You can easily track tickets, and contacts and setup email forwarding to your ticket site with no real effort. Pros Very easy to use and implement. It's also completely free but does offer more features for paid users. You can absolutely use just the basics and be fine Cons The layout is sort of confusing and it is not explicitly clear on where certain settings are. I also found the portal login to be troublesome at times when trying to login Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.