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Core capabilities carry 32 points; workflow depth carries 68. AI contributes the category-specific weight shown below within those totals. Change group priorities and see every contribution update.
How the score is calculated →Documented fit across available plans · unknowns shown as ranges · no customer ratings
| Features & decision context |  Front63–100/100 documented fit Core capabilities32 / 32 pts10/10 checks with established status Workflow depth31.2–68 / 68 pts6/18 checks with established status |  Freshdesk60–97/100 documented fit Core capabilities32 / 32 pts10/10 checks with established status Workflow depth28.4–65.2 / 68 pts6/18 checks with established status |
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| How AI changes fitSame priorities, with and without AI | 63–100 with AI66–100 without AIFeature-fit points; not measured ROI | 60–97 with AI63–97 without AIFeature-fit points; not measured ROI |
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| Good fit for | Teams that collaborate closely on customer conversations and need a shared operational workspace. | Teams building structured email support with a customer portal and a gradual path to richer routing. |
| Look more closely when | You need several channel types on Starter or expect all AI products to be included in every seat. | You assume Freshdesk email plans include the full omnichannel suite or unlimited AI sessions. |
| Pricing snapshotDifferent billing units are not directly comparable | $25.00per seat/month · billed annually Annual Starter is $25/seat/month up to 10 seats; Professional is $65 up to 50; Enterprise is $105. Copilot is a $20/seat/month add-on below Enterprise; Autopilot starts at $0.05/conversation. Pricing source | $19.00per agent/month · billed annually Growth is $19/agent/month annually, Pro $55 and Enterprise $89. Additional AI Agent sessions are $49 per 100; Copilot is a separate $29/agent/month add-on on eligible plans. Pricing source |
| Inbox, tickets & channels 20% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityShared inbox or ticket recordsTrack support conversations or tickets in a shared workspace. | Supported4 / 4 pts Shared conversations are documented. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported4 / 4 pts Email ticketing and a shared inbox are documented. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Core capabilityMultiple service channelsHandle more than one channel type, such as email and live chat. | Supported4 / 4 pts Multiple channel types require Professional; Starter supports a single type. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported4 / 4 pts Multichannel service is offered through the separate Freshdesk Omni package. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkMerge or link duplicate conversationsMerge or associate duplicate tickets while retaining customer/conversation context.Ask for a demonstrationCreate two tickets about one issue and show how they are combined or linked. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–5.6 / 5.6 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: merge or link duplicate conversations. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source | Limited2.8 / 5.6 pts Tickets can merge, but Web chat, WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram tickets are excluded. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkPrevent conflicting agent repliesExpose concurrent agent activity, assignment or a documented collision control.Ask for a demonstrationHave two agents open the same conversation and show what prevents duplicate replies. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported6.4 / 6.4 pts Real-time collision detection shows another teammate’s response activity and shares the live draft. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported6.4 / 6.4 pts Agent Collision shows other agents viewing or replying, while individual saved drafts remain private. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Routing & service workflows 20% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityTicket or conversation assignmentRoute or assign conversations to responsible teams or agents. | Supported4 / 4 pts Assignment automation uses tier-specific rule allowances. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported4 / 4 pts Intelligent routing requires Pro. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Core capabilityService workflow or SLA rulesUse configurable service workflows, escalation or SLA policies. | Supported4 / 4 pts Automation rules have tier-specific caps. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported4 / 4 pts Multiple SLA policies require Pro. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkBusiness-hours-aware SLA targetsApply service targets using working hours or configured business calendars.Ask for a demonstrationOpen a ticket just before closing and show how its response deadline is calculated. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported5.6 / 5.6 pts Time-goal rules calculate deadlines across the configured business-hours boundary. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported5.6 / 5.6 pts SLA policies use configured business hours; current guidance explains conversion of day-based targets. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkEscalation for aging or breached workTrigger an alert, reassignment or other action when service work ages or breaches a rule.Ask for a demonstrationLet a test ticket approach its target and show the configured escalation. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported6.4 / 6.4 pts Time-goal rules flag overdue conversations and apply an SLA breach tag for workflow handling. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported6.4 / 6.4 pts Hourly automations can act on ticket age, status duration and first-response due/overdue conditions. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Knowledge & self-service 16% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityPublished help centerPublish customer-facing help articles or a knowledge base. | Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts A public knowledge base is documented; multilingual publishing requires Enterprise. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Growth includes a customer portal and knowledge base. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Core capabilityCustomer self-service answersLet customers locate help content or obtain automated answers without an agent. | Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Customers can use the knowledge base and configured Autopilot workflows. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts The knowledge base provides customer self-service. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkArticle revision or publication controlReview versions, drafts or publishing states before changing customer-facing help content.Ask for a demonstrationEdit a live article and show the review/publish process or earlier version. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: article revision or publication control. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source | Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: article revision or publication control. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkKnowledge-gap or search analysisIdentify unanswered searches, unhelpful articles or missing knowledge from customer usage.Ask for a demonstrationFind a recurring unresolved question and show how it becomes a content improvement task. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts Knowledge analytics exposes article reactions and search keywords to reveal content gaps. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: knowledge-gap or search analysis. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Reporting & operational visibility 12% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityService performance reportsReport on support conversations, demand or resolution activity. | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Basic service analytics are documented. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Service dashboards are documented; available scope varies by tier. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Core capabilityAdvanced or custom service analyticsBuild custom reports or use documented advanced operational analytics. | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Advanced and custom analytics are available in higher tiers. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Custom dashboards and AI Insights require eligible higher tiers. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkTrace a service metric to conversationsInspect the conversations or records contributing to a service metric.Ask for a demonstrationOpen a response-time or resolution metric and identify the conversations counted. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: trace a service metric to conversations. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source | Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: trace a service metric to conversations. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkExport service analytics dataExport service report rows or metrics for outside reconciliation.Ask for a demonstrationExport a filtered report and reconcile its count with the support workspace. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported4 / 4 pts Conversation and message analytics export detailed rows; conversation exports have documented date/row limits. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported4 / 4 pts Analytics can export the tickets that violated an SLA on applicable paid plans. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Support AI & human handoff 17% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityAI for human agentsAssist a human support agent with drafts, summaries or contextual answers. | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Copilot supplies drafting and account context; included in Enterprise and add-on below. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Freddy Copilot provides agent assistance with seat/plan conditions. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
| Core capabilityAI customer-facing answersUse an AI agent to answer customer questions, with a documented escalation route or support workflow. | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Autopilot runs customer workflows with conversation-based pricing. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Email AI Agent handles customer conversations; session allowances and charges apply. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkAI answers with inspectable support sourcesInspect the knowledge or conversation sources behind AI-generated support content.Ask for a demonstrationAsk an AI support question and open the source used for the answer. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: ai answers with inspectable support sources. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source | Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts AI Agent test results show the source used to generate each support answer. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkAI handoff with conversation contextTransfer to a human while retaining the conversation or relevant captured context.Ask for a demonstrationAsk the AI to escalate and show what the human agent receives before replying. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported4 / 4 pts Autopilot Resolve creates a human follow-up ticket with the conversation summary and normal routing rules. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source | Not verified0–4 / 4 pts The reviewed evidence does not establish this advanced behavior: ai handoff with conversation context. Request the demonstration above; absence of public evidence does not establish absence of the feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source |
Depth checkTranslate customer replies inside the agent workspaceDemonstrate "Translate customer replies inside the agent workspace" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate "Translate customer replies inside the agent workspace" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkDisable AI assistance for selected support usersDemonstrate "Disable AI assistance for selected support users" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate "Disable AI assistance for selected support users" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
| Operational detail 15% base weight | ||
Depth checkRedact selected sensitive ticket textDemonstrate "Redact selected sensitive ticket text" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate "Redact selected sensitive ticket text" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkRemove sensitive attachments from stored ticketsDemonstrate "Remove sensitive attachments from stored tickets" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate "Remove sensitive attachments from stored tickets" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkChange ticket ownership from the mobile appOpen a test ticket on a phone, assign it to another agent and verify the new owner in the desktop workspace.Ask for a demonstrationOpen a test ticket on a phone, assign it to another agent and verify the new owner in the desktop workspace. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkCoach an agent privately during a live chatDemonstrate "Coach an agent privately during a live chat" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate "Coach an agent privately during a live chat" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkKeep external consultation separate from the customer threadDemonstrate "Keep external consultation separate from the customer thread" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate "Keep external consultation separate from the customer thread" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkCancel a reply during a send-delay grace periodDemonstrate "Cancel a reply during a send-delay grace period" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate "Cancel a reply during a send-delay grace period" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
| AI usage and limits | Front distinguishes Autopilot customer work from Copilot agent assistance. AI Topics is listed in Starter; advanced AI and usage conditions differ across tiers.
| Freddy AI Agent Studio supports building and monitoring agents, while Email AI Agent handles conversations. Copilot is agent-facing assistance; AI Insights is listed on Enterprise.
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