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Freshdesk
FreemiumFree help desk for 2 agents. Ticketing, knowledge base, and reporting.
Generous Free Tier

About Freshdesk
Freshdesk by Freshworks is a help desk platform with ticketing, a knowledge base, and team collaboration tools. The free plan supports up to 2 agents with basic ticket management.
What You Get on the Free Plan
- 2 agents - Two team members can manage tickets
- Email ticketing - Convert customer emails into trackable tickets
- Knowledge base - Create help articles for self-service
- Ticket dispatch - Route tickets based on rules
- Team collaboration - Internal notes and mentions on tickets
- Reporting - Basic ticket analytics and trends
What to Know
The free plan is limited to email-based ticketing (no phone or chat). Automations, SLA management, and advanced reporting require paid plans starting at $15/agent/month. For a small team handling customer emails, the free plan covers the basics.
Key Features
Ticketing
Knowledge base
SLA management
Automations
Reporting
Multi-channel
Self-service portal
Satisfaction surveys
Pros & Cons
Good free plan
Well-established product
Multi-channel support
2 agent limit
Limited customization on free plan
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Free Plan Details
| Free Plan | |
| Free Tier | Generous Free Tier |
| User Limit | Up to 2 agents |
| Open Source |
Free plan includes:
- 2 agents
- Email ticketing
- Knowledge base
- Ticket trend report
- Social media channels
- Team collaboration
Limitations:
- 2 agent limit
- No automations
- Basic reporting only
Company Info
| Founded | 2010 |
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