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What is Freshdesk?
Freshworks' cloud-based customer support software, Freshdesk, makes customer happiness refreshingly easy. With powerful features, an easy to use interface, and a freemium pricing model, Freshdesk enables companies of all sizes to provide a seamless multi-channel support experience across email, phone, web, chat, forums, social media, and mobile apps. Freshdesk’s capabilities include robust ticketing, SLA management, smart automations, intelligent reporting, and game mechanics to motivate agents.
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87 Likeliness to Recommend
96 Plan to Renew
82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+87 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Freshdesk?
Pros
- Enables Productivity
- Respectful
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Freshdesk Reviews
Raef N.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2023
Provides a reliable set of assistance
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Freshdesk from other similar products?
With Freshdesk, we can constantly contact customers through email, social media, phone, or chat to address any issues or questions they may have regarding our services or campaigns. That way, we can get back to them without delay on their demands.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
One major aspect is the streamlined communication it provides. Before, we had to rely on email, which had its drawbacks like being either not read at the right time or not sent at all, among other issues that made communication less efficient than it is now. This tool lets us stay in touch with clients productively and efficiently.
What do you dislike most about this product?
This tool seems complicated when you first start using it, which delays the process of training staff to use it in their work activities.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Communication is critical in any organization, so Freshdesk is perfect for all businesses. The platform allows you to stay in touch with customers and employees alike. Consequently, it could be a part of any business's operations, whether for internal communications or external interactions with clients and vendors.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
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arvind j.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Healthcare
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Aug 2023
Freshdesk: Your All-in-One Support Solution.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Freshdesk from other similar products?
What sets Freshdesk apart is its seamless integration of various communication channels into a unified platform. This multichannel support ensures we can respond to customer inquiries from different sources efficiently. The automation and AI features simplify our workflow, allowing us to prioritize and assign tickets intelligently. Also, the customizable ticket fields provide a tailored approach to handling customer issues.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Personally, my favorite aspect is the robust knowledge base. It empowers customers to find solutions independently, reducing the number of support tickets. This not only saves time but also enhances customer satisfaction by providing them with the resources they need.
What do you dislike most about this product?
One thing I find less appealing is the pricing structure. While Freshdesk offers valuable features, the pricing plans can be a bit steep for small businesses. More flexible pricing options or tiered plans catering to different business sizes would be beneficial.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
For anyone considering Freshdesk, I'd suggest taking advantage of its automation and customization capabilities. Setting up workflows and automations based on your business needs can significantly boost efficiency. Additionally, explore the reporting and analytics features to gain insights into your support performance and identify areas for improvement. However, keep an eye on the pricing plans to ensure they align with your budget and business scale.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
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Waleed K.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Media
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Aug 2023
Efficient and User-Friendly Help Desk Solution
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Freshdesk from other similar products?
Freshdesk stands out with its intuitive interface, multi-channel support, customization options, extensive integrations, robust analytics, and scalability, making it a comprehensive and efficient help desk solution.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The standout aspects of Freshdesk is its user-friendly interface and ease of use. The intuitive design makes it simple for both agents and customers to navigate and interact with the platform, enhancing the overall support experience.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Freshdesk include occasional glitches or technical issues, limited customization options for certain features, and potential challenges with customer support response times.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Review Freshdesk's pricing plans and understand the costs associated with the features you need. Ensure that the pricing aligns with your budget and the value you expect to gain from the product.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
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