Freshdesk advertises $0/month. Counting its 3 documented recurring fees, an illustrative monthly estimate is $89/month. This data has not yet been compared with the vendor's pricing page, so confirm current prices before buying. Vendor site (freshworks.com) — check its pricing page.
Customer support helpdesk by Freshworks. Free for up to 2 agents, then per-agent tiers from $15-$79/agent/mo — but Freddy AI, field service, and marketplace apps add hidden costs.
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Estimated Monthly Cost
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Pricing Data
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Prices change often — confirm on the vendor's site before buying.
What the pricing page doesn't tell you
Freddy AI Copilot and AI Agent are paid add-ons, not included in base plans. AI-powered ticket routing, summaries, and bot resolutions cost extra per agent.
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+$30/mo
SLA management, custom roles, round-robin routing, and CSAT surveys require Pro at $49/agent/mo — a 226% jump from Growth ($15/agent). Most teams need these within 3 months.
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+$34/mo
Essential apps (time tracking, advanced analytics, asset management) cost $5-30/agent/mo each from the Freshworks Marketplace. Average add-on spend: $20-50/agent/mo.
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+$25/mo
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Key Limits | Overage Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Free | $0 | $0 |
| No overages |
GrowthPOPULAR per user | $18 | $15 |
| No overages |
Pro per user | $59 | $49 |
| No overages |
Enterprise per user | $95 | $79 |
| No overages |
Freshdeskoffers a free plan, but with significant restrictions. Here's exactly what you get — and what forces you to upgrade.
⚠️ When you'll need to upgrade:
Most teams outgrow the free plan within 1-3 months. The first paid tier (Growth) costs $18/mo.
Freshdeskcharges per user. Here's what your team will actually pay at different sizes.
| Team Size | Growth | Pro | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $18/mo | $59/mo | $95/mo |
| 3 users | $54/mo | $177/mo | $285/mo |
| 5 users | $90/mo | $295/mo | $475/mo |
| 10 users | $180/mo | $590/mo | $950/mo |
| 25 users | $450/mo | $1,475/mo | $2,375/mo |
| 50 users | $900/mo | $2,950/mo | $4,750/mo |
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