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Intercom vs Freshdesk

Which customer support tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.

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Intercom

4.53,300 reviews

SaaS and internet businesses that want a modern, chat-first support platform combining live chat, help center, automation, and AI—especially teams that need strong in-app support and deep integrations.

Starting at $39/seat/month
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Freshdesk

4.43,600 reviews

Small to mid-sized support teams that want a modern help desk with strong ticketing, automation, and self-service, plus the option to scale into more advanced workflows and governance.

Starting at Free–$15/agent/month

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureIntercomFreshdesk
Pricing$39/seat/monthFree–$15/agent/month
G2 Rating4.5 (3,300 reviews)4.4 (3,600 reviews)
Capterra Rating4.54.5
Best ForSaaS and internet businesses that want a modern, chat-first support platform combining live chat, help center, automation, and AI—especially teams that need strong in-app support and deep integrations.Small to mid-sized support teams that want a modern help desk with strong ticketing, automation, and self-service, plus the option to scale into more advanced workflows and governance.

Pros & Cons

Intercom

Pros

  • + Strong real-time messaging experience with polished agent and customer UI
  • + Robust automation/routing and workflow customization for scaling support
  • + Good ecosystem of integrations plus APIs/webhooks for custom workflows
  • + Combines support, help center, and proactive messaging in one platform

Cons

  • Can become expensive as seats, channels, and add-ons (especially AI/usage-based items) increase
  • Some advanced capabilities require higher tiers or add-ons, complicating cost predictability
  • Setup and ongoing administration can be complex for smaller teams

Freshdesk

Pros

  • + Easy to set up and use for day-to-day ticket handling
  • + Good automation and SLA management for the price
  • + Strong self-service/knowledge base capabilities
  • + Broad channel support and Freshworks ecosystem integrations

Cons

  • Advanced reporting/customization can require higher-tier plans
  • Complex workflows and permissions can be harder to manage at scale
  • Some integrations/features may require add-ons or additional Freshworks products