Tool
Freshdesk
Freshdesk is an accessible IT service desk for SMBs and growing IT teams, with multi-channel ticketing and a free tier, headquartered in San Mateo.
Overview
Freshdesk is the customer service and IT ticketing platform from Freshworks, built around multi-channel intake (email, phone, web, chat), automated routing, and a knowledge base. For IT-leaning organizations that need field-dispatch capabilities, Freshdesk pairs with sister product Freshservice rather than handling work orders natively.
Pricing
Freshdesk publishes a free tier plus paid plans starting around $15 per agent per month and scaling up to roughly $95 per agent per month for higher tiers. The accessible entry point is part of why Freshdesk is a common pick for growing IT teams that don’t want to commit to enterprise-priced ITSM tools out of the gate.
Editor's score by market
How Freshdesk scores across the industries we cover
Average 7.3/10 across 2 industry-specific evaluations by Chip Alvarez. Higher scores indicate stronger fit for that trade; click through to read the full market roundup.
| Market | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Best Software for Facilities Management | 7.4 | Freshdesk is a robust solution that’s making waves in field service management. |
| Best IT & Technology Field Services Software | 7.2 | Accessible IT service desk for SMBs and growing IT teams |
Integrations
Featured in our reviews
Where Freshdesk shows up in our hands-on testing — best-of roundups, head-to-head comparisons, and category picks.
- Best of Best IT & Technology Field Services Software
Independent picks for the best FSM software for IT and technology service teams — scored on ticketing, asset management, and integrations.
- Best of Best Software for Facilities Management
Independent picks for the best FSM software for facilities management teams in 2026 — scored on work orders, asset tracking, and reporting.
Pricing and feature data current as of April 29, 2026. Verify with vendor.