Freshdesk vs Intercom Customer Communications Platform vs UserVoice comparison

The compared Freshworks and Intercom solutions aren't in the same category. Freshworks is ranked #2 in CEM , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 2.2% mindshare in the category. Intercom is ranked #7 in CCEC , with an average rating of 8.8, and holds a 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Freshworks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Intercom users who would recommend it.

Freshdesk

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93% willing to recommend

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83% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

Customer Experience Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Freshdesk	2.2%
Qualtrics XM Platform	3.5%
Genesys Cloud CX	3.2%
Other	91.1%

Customer Experience Management

CRM Customer Engagement Centers Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Intercom Customer Communications Platform	3.9%
Microsoft Dynamics CRM	13.4%
Salesforce Service Cloud	10.0%
Other	72.7%

CRM Customer Engagement Centers

Customer Feedback Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
UserVoice	4.6%
Qualtrics XM Platform	13.0%
Sprinklr	9.5%
Other	72.9%

Customer Feedback Management

Featured Reviews

Gauri Thakur

Director, Portfolio Projects at Microland Limited

Integrated support workflows have provided a unified view but need broader enterprise flexibility

Freshdesk's scalability could be improved for larger businesses across departments. Its intuitive interface is appealing for small to medium-sized businesses. However, when you look at larger enterprise levels, ServiceNow operates more efficiently. This scalability is an area where Freshdesk could expand its offerings. Additionally, I don't have too much hands-on experience with Freshdesk ticket routing. I need to check with the service desk team if they've used it. Similarly, for analytics capability, I haven't explored much on Freshdesk, but I have done it for ServiceNow. I have seen a lot on ServiceNow and the BMC Remedy, so I can speak better for them. I haven't had the chance to look at it so much that I can do a comparison. I haven't had much experience with Freshdesk's reporting. Within its paradigm of customer service management, Freshdesk is quite scalable. But I've said that inter-department and the interoperability is better off in ServiceNow than in Freshdesk.

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Esse Wognin

Senior Partner Support Analyst at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees

AI support has transformed customer loyalty and has maintained high satisfaction levels

I would recommend that Intercom Customer Communications Platform increase its database capacity to manage more than 1,000 partners, considering that each partner can send approximately 10 requests daily. When partner numbers exceed 1,000, we sometimes experience complications in quickly processing all the queries we receive. I believe Intercom Customer Communications Platform could perform better for larger companies like mine to coordinate and manage all our partners across the world.The second suggestion concerns the complexity of pricing. Intercom Customer Communications Platform has very complex pricing structures. While this was not a real issue for my company, as someone interested in entrepreneurship and starting a business, Intercom Customer Communications Platform is very costly for startups and people wanting to launch businesses. If Intercom Customer Communications Platform reviews its pricing and creates plans specifically for startups, I am certain they would reach a much larger market. The integration of Intercom Customer Communications Platform is great because we have more than 100 integration options available. When it comes to user interface, it is more intuitive but somewhat difficult. When I started my job without prior CRM knowledge, it took me approximately two weeks to understand the platform and use it at full capacity. I believe they could improve the user interface by collaborating with users and gathering suggestions. I am very happy to provide this feedback to Intercom Customer Communications Platform and work with them on the user experience side to ensure the app is ready to use for people without customer management experience. I will give eight out of 10 for integrations and six out of 10 for user interface.

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it_user494850

Director of Client Support at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees

The knowledge base was instrumental in elevating our self-help tools for clients. We took all of our user guides to the cloud, as well as other client-facing documents.

I would like to see more flexibility in UserVoice when it comes to content sharing / privacy. We have clients with custom builds, and I would like to have an easy way to host all of their custom content in the same KB and maintain those articles that are only visible to those clients. When I was with ReadyPoint, we had public content (applicable to every client) and private content (applicable only to one client's customizations, etc.). We were told by UserVoice that there was not a way to control who could see what content on a KB at the article level, and so parts of the information available on the KB (for example, the article about logging in and password setup) was not applicable to a large section of our clients (who had a custom login screen), and therefore caused lots of confusion.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Freshdesk is a time saver and reduces the need for fewer employees."

"Freshdesk's requirement for appending resolution details before allowing ticket closure ensures the automatic creation of a knowledge base."

"The most valuable features of Freshdesk are the automation of tickets to assign them to different agents, and the managing of documents is easy."

"Freshdesk has positively impacted my organization to an extraordinary extent; I cannot find the words to express how much it helps our workforce."

"I used Freshdesk for communication with the clients, such as real-time chats."

"The built-in customer satisfaction surveys made it easy for us to see areas that need improvement, and the ticket automations allows us to set priorities on incoming tickets based on who is submitting it."

"Overall, this is a good and robust solution that offers an extensive number of features that we have not yet used."

"Technical support is outstanding."

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"The feature we appreciate most about the Intercom Customer Communications Platform is the messenger functionality, allowing users to have conversations without entering their details repeatedly."

"The live chat is pretty good because you can create a macro, which is a predefined input we can give customers."

"With Zendesk, we have much more signals that we could use to understand better our client patterns."

"Intercom Customer Communications Platform definitely reduced the amount of phone calls coming in, which then in turn reduced the amount of customer service representatives needed, and that brought down the total headcount of customer service reps in the company, which cut costs for the company."

"Intercom Customer Communications Platform has played a key role in customer loyalty, trust building, and market reach."

"I can respond to customers extremely fast, which helps reinforce our company's image and culture as a friendly and responsive startup."

"If your core team of support and content managers adopts this platform and works within its structure, they'll benefit from a clean, easy-to-handle interface that grows quickly and makes their lives much easier!"

"It has helped us to improve our response time to users, thus giving them a better experience from support."

Cons

"I would like to see improvements in the account management aspect, having a customer portal for better visibility into my subscription, invoices, and trouble tickets."

"The billing issues I have with Freshdesk are in terms of additional users getting subscribed without my intervention."

"As of now, Freshdesk has no inventory assignment."

"Asset management and branding are two areas in the solution that have scope for improvement."

"Freshdesk's scalability could be improved for larger businesses across departments."

"Freshdesk could improve its capabilities. It's missing the article formatting, and the overall look and feel make it not easy to use. The administration instructions on how to manage the automation, capability, and integration with third parties, such as chat or bots, are very important in these types of solutions."

"There are some restrictions where you need automations and sometimes there is just no way to achieve what you need - but this is common with other tools."

"Freshdesk's major drawback is its limitation in integrating tools for App Store and Play Store reviews, and social channels like Twitter, which come with additional costs."

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"Sometimes, the solution lags and takes time to update something."

"Intercom Customer Communications Platform has very complex pricing structures and is very costly for startups and people wanting to launch businesses."

"The problem with Intercom Customer Communications Platform was a little bit of the implementation. It was complicated to use to actually get the automations and everything."

"It would be beneficial if there was a way to train the AI to better understand customer language."

"Fin is extremely expensive."

"Right now, I can only respond to customers. I really want the ability to compose and send a message to individual customers prior to them contacting us."

"The idea forum is lacking in features, it doesn’t allow you to attached files when commenting on an idea."

"We were told by UserVoice that there was not a way to control who could see what content on a KB at the article level, and so parts of the information available on the KB (for example, the article about logging in and password setup) was not applicable to a large section of our clients (who had a custom login screen), and therefore caused lots of confusion."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is pretty manageable and acceptable."

"It is costly."

"We pay approximately $70 per agent to use Freshdesk. We have 10 agents, which is approximately $700 or $800 per month. It is a fixed license, there are not any additional fees."

"Freshdesk was the best solution with the best price. It was cost efficient and included all the features that we needed."

"It was definitely not expensive. It was two grand or maybe three grand total for a year. It has just straight and simple standard licensing fees. There is no additional fee."

"We use a combination of Freshdesk, Freshservice, and Freshchat. We use the whole suite. Weirdly enough, we pay more for Freshdesk than we do for Freshservice. I would rate it a three out of five in terms of pricing. You can get different bundles, and you can always move to different plans that are standard. Freshservice can go anywhere from $19 up to $120 per agent, per month. There is such a wide range, and it is very customizable to your needs."

"The price could be better, but it's okay. Compared to ServiceNow and JIRA, Freshworks offers a competitive price. There are also additional licensing costs because you need Microsoft Outlook. Each new email account costs around $15 to $19."

"We use a licensing model only so we pay for the number of agents we have configured in the system only."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Financial Services Firm

24%

Construction Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Wholesaler/Distributor

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	28
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	14

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Freshdesk?

I think the main problem with Freshdesk is the deep settings, interface, and analytics. When you need complex cross-f...

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What is your primary use case for Freshdesk?

My main use case for Freshdesk is customer support tickets. A specific example of how my team uses Freshdesk for cust...

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What advice do you have for others considering Freshdesk?

My advice for others looking into using Freshdesk is to consider that compared to Zendesk or Salesforce, where the se...

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What needs improvement with Intercom Customer Communications Platform?

I think reducing the cost of Fin would be the main area for improvement. Fin is extremely expensive. If they can redu...

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What is your primary use case for Intercom Customer Communications Platform?

The main use case for Intercom Customer Communications Platform was to be able to communicate with users by building ...

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What advice do you have for others considering Intercom Customer Communications Platform?

Intercom Customer Communications Platform is a really solid platform. It is very robust and offers a lot of different...

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Overview

Freshdesk enhances support operations with features like a centralized ticketing system, omnichannel communication, and seamless tool integration. It addresses customer queries and automates processes, driving efficiency and satisfaction.

Freshdesk offers robust capabilities for managing customer support, enhancing efficiency through automation and integration. Its streamlined ticketing system centralizes queries from multiple platforms, including email, chat, and social media. Features like a knowledge base help reduce repetitive inquiries, while its easy integration with tools such as Slack and Jira supports effective team collaboration. However, users seek improvements in customization flexibility, scalability, and pricing for advanced features. Performance issues may arise with high volumes, and there's room for improved API limits and cloud availability. Freshdesk's automation and communication abilities make it crucial for both internal IT and external customer service, ensuring seamless resolutions and SLA compliance.

What Features Stand Out in Freshdesk?

Ticketing System: Centralizes customer interactions for streamlined management.
Omnichannel Support: Integrates communication platforms for consistent service.
Automation: Reduces manual tasks, boosting efficiency.
Knowledge Base: Decreases repetitive inquiries with self-service resources.
Tool Integration: Connects seamlessly with platforms like Slack and Jira.
Analytics & Reporting: Tracks performance for informed decision-making.

What Benefits Should Users Look For?

Improved Efficiency: Automation and centralized systems enhance support speed.
Customer Satisfaction: Consistent and responsive service elevates user experience.
Scalability: Adapts to growing support needs with integrations and customization.
Reduced Manual Effort: Automates repetitive tasks, allowing focus on complex issues.

Freshdesk is widely adopted in industries like IT and customer service, where efficient issue resolution and communication are critical. By converting emails to tickets and automating assignments, companies enhance their response times and maintain SLA compliance. Its integration capabilities support diverse tools, facilitating a multi-channel approach for superior customer experiences.

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Intercom Customer Communications Platform is designed to enhance interactions between businesses and their customers, offering a suite of tools for communication management. It caters to businesses looking to streamline communication and improve customer experience.

Intercom facilitates seamless customer interactions, supporting businesses in delivering personalized communication at scale. Its capabilities range from live chat and email integration to automation features. Known for its usability, Intercom simplifies customer support and engagement, supporting teams in reducing response times and improving satisfaction rates.

What are the key features of Intercom Customer Communications Platform?

Live Chat: Real-time messaging to engage customers effectively on your website.
Email Integration: Seamlessly connects with email systems to ensure consistent communication.
Automation: Automates repetitive tasks, freeing up time for more complex customer interactions.
Customer Segmentation: Allows tailored messaging based on customer data, enhancing personalization.

Why invest in Intercom Customer Communications Platform?

Enhanced Customer Experience: Tools that provide personalized customer interactions, improving satisfaction.
Increased Efficiency: Automation and segmentation reduce manual workload and optimize resources.
Faster Response Times: Reduces the time taken to address customer queries, improving service quality.

Intercom is utilized across sectors such as e-commerce, where live chat features enhance the shopping experience. In SaaS, it integrates with various apps to streamline user support. Its automation aids customer service in tech industries, providing consistent support without additional workforce strain.

Intercom

UserVoice offers an effective platform for collecting and integrating user feedback into business processes to enhance product development and customer satisfaction.

Many organizations utilize UserVoice to manage customer feedback and improve decision-making. Its ability to consolidate user input allows businesses to prioritize features and updates. UserVoice transforms user suggestions into actionable insights that drive product innovation. Its scalable nature and integration capabilities make it suitable for teams of all sizes, supporting a customer-centric approach to product improvement.

What features make UserVoice valuable?

Feedback Management: Centralizes feedback collection to streamline user suggestions.
Prioritization: Allows businesses to prioritize features based on user demand.
Integration: Compatible with other systems to enhance workflow and data analysis.
Customizable Dashboards: Provides tailored insights through user-specific dashboards.

What benefits should users consider?

Enhanced Decision-Making: Data-driven insights improve strategic planning.
Increased Customer Satisfaction: Aligns product development with user needs.
ROI Improvements: Efficient feedback handling leads to resource savings.
Scalable Solutions: Grows with your company to meet evolving requirements.

UserVoice is implemented in sectors like tech, retail, and customer service, where businesses seek to harness user insights effectively. Companies in these industries use UserVoice to capture feedback seamlessly, drive product roadmaps, and foster a user-focused development cycle. Its flexibility and power make it a choice solution for enterprises prioritizing customer engagement.

UserVoice

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Honda, 3M, Hugo Boss, Petronas, Sony Pictures, The Atlantic, goodreads, Clear Channel Radio, Penn University of Pennsylvania, unicef, Kuoni, Movember

Expensift, Moz, Invision, Salesforce, Droplr, Vend, BugHerd, Ghost, Put.io, Codeship

PicCollage, FullContact, Bing Ads, zynga, Microsoft, Zillow, hootsuite, Sephora

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