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Freshdesk Omni vs Microsoft Dynamics CRM comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
4.6
Freshdesk Omni boosted efficiency and savings, reducing staff needs and improving ROI through automation and enhanced team collaboration.
Sentiment score
6.8
Microsoft Dynamics CRM enhances operations, boosting efficiency and ROI, despite high costs, with benefits varying by industry and implementation.
I have seen a great improvement in return on investment of approximately thirty-five percent.
Founder at AppNomu SalesQ
We have achieved an average ROI for our company of around 225% ROI over the three years that we have used the tool.
Software Engineer at RideLink Inc
I recommend that those considering Microsoft Dynamics CRM conduct an ROI exercise to determine scalability and complex business needs because it is indeed a fantastic tool, especially if Microsoft can provide a better commercial model, which can significantly impact cost-effectiveness.
Chief Digital Officer at Cipher7
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.2
Freshdesk Omni's customer support is frequently praised for its proactive and effective assistance, particularly during setup and onboarding.
Sentiment score
5.6
Microsoft Dynamics CRM support is responsive but inconsistent; premium plans and local partners improve service for large enterprises.
Based on the input given by customers, I measure both the successful and unsuccessful aspects of the service.
Solutions Architect at Locuz Enterprise Solutions Ltd
They respond to technical questions on time.
Founder at AppNomu SalesQ
The customer support provided by Freshdesk Omni is very proactive and supportive.
Software Engineer at Deloitte
I would rate customer support as ten out of ten.
CISO at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
When we create a technical ticket for Microsoft, mostly the ETA is two to three days, but we mostly get responded to in 24 hours.
Principal Consultant at Systems Limited
While the support operates within their standard SLA, it can be difficult to speak directly with someone over the phone.
Head of Digital Transformation at Simplified Consulting
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
4.3
Freshdesk Omni is praised for scalability, efficiently supporting growth for diverse organizations, though potentially incurring higher costs.
Sentiment score
7.3
Microsoft Dynamics CRM offers scalability and adaptability, though customizations, standalone stability, and license management can pose challenges.
Freshdesk Omni's scalability allows us to scale to numerous users, and it is easy to scale, but as you do the scaling, it becomes more costly.
Sr cloud engineer at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
I would rate it around ten out of ten for scalability.
Founder at AppNomu SalesQ
Microsoft Dynamics CRM is highly scalable, rated at ten, even fifteen out of ten.
CISO at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
I would give it a ten out of ten for scalability.
Head of Digital Transformation at Simplified Consulting
Microsoft Dynamics CRM is scalable; it's easy to scale, but when customizations become extensive, maintainability can become challenging.
Chief Digital Officer at Cipher7
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Freshdesk Omni is praised for its stability and reliability, effectively managing multiple queries without downtime.
Sentiment score
7.8
Microsoft Dynamics CRM boasts high stability, minimal downtime, and enhanced availability, thanks to Azure Cloud integration and regular updates.
I would rate it ten out of ten.
CISO at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
There have been instances where issues with Microsoft Azure have affected Dynamics due to the infrastructure layer.
Chief Digital Officer at Cipher7
In the last two or three years, I have not seen anything or heard of that occurring with someone else anywhere in our organization.
Principal Consultant at Systems Limited
 

Room For Improvement

Freshdesk Omni needs improvements in automation, API limits, customization, mobile usability, integrations, pricing, AI precision, and reporting efficiency.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM is complex, requiring customization, with slow support, costly pricing, and needing improved user-friendliness and integration.
The new person coming in would find it much easier to read and understand the client behavior, where the client is in their journey, what the client's vision is, and how the previous product or project manager has interacted with the client.
Sr. Customer Success Manager - Project Delivery at Kazam
Setting up Freshdesk Omni with Dialpad and Amazon Connect requires multiple configurations, API integrations, and permissions that may be difficult for non-technical users.
Software Engineer at Deloitte
It would be better if you increased the API rate limit so that customers do not need to raise support requests to resolve this issue.
Solutions Architect at Locuz Enterprise Solutions Ltd
More use-case-oriented material should be provided to help users and implementers learn how to do more, faster.
CISO at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics CRM needs improvement in simplifying the setup and configuration process, which can be relatively complex when we want all features to work properly.
Head of Digital Transformation at Simplified Consulting
Microsoft Dynamics CRM doesn't provide solutions that allow you to transform easily if you have a heterogeneous mix of technologies or if your contact center is on analog and you try to digitize it.
Chief Digital Officer at Cipher7
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise users find Freshdesk Omni's subscription pricing fair but sometimes expensive for basic features, with potential setup discounts.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM pricing ranges from $50-$115/user monthly, competitive with Salesforce, yet complex for small businesses.
We received a 20% discount because we were able to book a demo and talk to engineers.
DevOps Engineer at ZuriChat
Having the basic version and paying 50,000 to 70,000 rupees, I feel it is way too much for just a basic version.
Sr. Customer Success Manager - Project Delivery at Kazam
The setup cost is very affordable.
Founder at AppNomu SalesQ
When we compare it to SAP or something like that, Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a very affordable solution.
Principal Consultant at Systems Limited
The pricing of Microsoft Dynamics CRM can be complex due to Microsoft's complicated licensing model.
CISO at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics CRM costs about $110 to $115 per user per month, following a recent price increase.
Head of Digital Transformation at Simplified Consulting
 

Valuable Features

Freshdesk Omni enhances efficiency and productivity with AI, customization, integrations, and omnichannel communication, leading to cost reductions.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM is ideal for seamless Microsoft integration, customization, and robust features for sales management and customer engagement.
Freshdesk Omni has positively impacted my organization by automating processes, resulting in significant cost savings.
Customer service manager at Insight Global
Freshdesk Omni has positively impacted our organization by helping us reduce operational costs, such as through automating tasks, and we have been able to reduce our operational cost from 30 to 55%.
Software Engineer at Deloitte
The chatbot feature is also essential. Most of my customers want to implement chatbot features on their applications or websites so their end users can raise tickets through chat resources directly from the website instead of writing emails to the support desk, which then get converted into tickets.
Solutions Architect at Locuz Enterprise Solutions Ltd
The backend storage integrates seamlessly with OneDrive, and the solution offers robust security features, including Azure integration, two-factor authentication (2FA), and comprehensive audit trails.
CISO at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
The CRM is very fast, which is the most important aspect, and it's very handy.
Data Scientist at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is its integration with Outlook and other Microsoft products like Microsoft 365, which includes emails, Teams, and SharePoint.
Head of Digital Transformation at Simplified Consulting
 

Categories and Ranking

Freshdesk Omni
Ranking in CRM Customer Engagement Centers
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.1
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Ranking in CRM Customer Engagement Centers
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
CRM (1st), Local Government CRM (1st), Marketing Management (2nd), Sales Force Automation (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the CRM Customer Engagement Centers category, the mindshare of Freshdesk Omni is 0.9%. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is 13.6%, down from 23.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CRM Customer Engagement Centers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics CRM13.6%
Freshdesk Omni0.9%
Other85.5%
CRM Customer Engagement Centers
 

Featured Reviews

Apeksha Ghatge - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Customer Success Manager - Project Delivery at Kazam
Automated ticket workflows have improved collaboration but pricing and AI features still need work
I believe there are many subtasks and sub-tickets which could be implemented in Freshdesk Omni. However, I would say not every aspect of the CRM should be limited, because the more subtasks or sub-modules which are created, it becomes a lengthy process again. A person who has recently joined would need to read the whole history and chat, which is again a waste of time. If Freshdesk Omni could integrate AI to summarize the whole picture of what has been done, what the status is, and what the previous problem was, it would be beneficial. If it could summarize in a good paragraph, it would be easier for everyone who has recently joined, or if the client has changed, or if the project manager for that particular client has changed. The new person coming in would find it much easier to read and understand the client behavior, where the client is in their journey, what the client's vision is, and how the previous product or project manager has interacted with the client. That would make it much easier in that case.
NavinJacob - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Digital Officer at Cipher7
Has enabled seamless integration across platforms while supporting advanced analytics for customer insights
Microsoft Dynamics CRM doesn't provide solutions that allow you to transform easily if you have a heterogeneous mix of technologies or if your contact center is on analog and you try to digitize it. A lot of custom work is needed if you have to integrate heterogeneous technologies with the Microsoft suite, but if you are using the Microsoft suite, then it's quite seamless. Microsoft Dynamics CRM should add commercial models that allow smaller companies to use it because it can get pretty expensive. Better commercial options for smaller implementations may be helpful. There should be commercial options for smaller companies, as the overheads and costs of Dynamics can be quite high.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
36%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Freshdesk Omni?
I have not seen any feature that needs improvement with Freshdesk Omni, but my comment would be about the pricing. The pricing for Freshdesk Omni does not favor small businesses to use the solution...
What is your primary use case for Freshdesk Omni?
My main use case for Freshdesk Omni is centralized customer support, whereby I bring all channels like WhatsApp, email, live chat, and Telegram into Freshdesk Omni so that I can respond to customer...
What advice do you have for others considering Freshdesk Omni?
Freshdesk Omni brings all customer support channels into one dashboard and one unified inbox. My advice would be that it is something worth trying, but you need to mind your budget. If your budget ...
What are the pros and cons of MS dynamics vs. Salesforce CRM?
When comparing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Salesforce CRM in 2026, both are leading CRM platforms, but they serve slightly different strengths depending on business needs. Features: Salesforce is t...
Is it advisable to purchase Dynamics CRM in addition to NAV 2016?
Short answer: depends on your sales needs. NAV 2016’s built-in CRM is very basic. It’s fine for simple contact management and basic sales tracking, but it lacks: Proper pipeline management Adva...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics CRM?
A few areas where Dynamics CRM can improve: User experience → Still feels complex for non-technical users, especially for daily tasks Customization vs complexity → Easy to customize, but quickl...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Dynamics CRM, MS Dynamics CRM
 

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Sample Customers

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Metro Bank, Nissan, Pandora, Delta, Haynes International, City of London, Trek and many more market leaders.
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