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We performed a comparison between Freshsales and Zoho Desk based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two CRM Customer Engagement Centers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Freshsales vs. Zoho Desk Report (Updated: May 2024).
771,170 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
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Pros
"Freshsales is user-friendly, scalable and stable.""I like Freshsales because it's integrated with Shopify which we use to host our website.""One of the most valuable features is the ability to divert deals based on the potential revenue or specific market to certain sales teams.""The solution is a low-cost CRM product compared to other CRM alternatives.""Freshsales is very simple to use, but it's fairly limited in its functionalities, and it's very cheap."

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"The product provides communication features like chats and calls.""The most valuable features of Zoho Desk are archiving queries and analytics.""It is a scalable platform.""The solution doesn't have any bugs.""The product has a lot of features.""The ticketing feature is very easy to use, compared to other systems.""Zoho Desk is very flexible, just like the other applications of Zoho.""The integration part is a valuable feature in the solution, especially if we're talking about Zoho One solution. Zoho Desk is easy to integrate with Zoho platform."

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Cons
"We have a problem with the time to delivery for our customers, although this is not specific to this solution. Time to delivery can be 90 days.""The price of this solution could be improved as well as the reporting functionality.""The solution needs to improve the user experience and leads capture.""It lacks customizability for complex and larger use cases.""The reporting for this solution across all their products could be improved. Currently, we have clients who export their data from Freshservices to third party solutions such Power BI to create more comprehensive reports."

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"Sometimes, the solution has some email issues in a new data center.""The customization of modules and some blueprint in the solution are areas with shortcomings that need improvement.""There is room for improvement with the pricing.""There is room for improvement in customer service and support. It could be more knowledgeable.""I would want Zoho Desk to integrate Zoho CRM, Zoho SalesIQ , and Zoho Campaigns.""The solution needs to have more customization on alerts and notifications.""They could enhance the product’s features to customize the automated email responses.""Could have slightly better integration between additional functionalities in the Zoho desk."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The price for this solution is good in general, but in Brazil we do pay additional taxes."
  • "The basic price is affordable. The add ons are expensive."
  • "Freshsales is an economical product."
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  • "For what it does, it's quite cheap."
  • "Regarding pricing, it's 35 USD per user a year and 45 USD per user a month. Under the price, I have access to all Zoho products since it all falls under Zoho One's package."
  • "The solution costs INR 8400 per user."
  • "Price-wise, Zoho Desk is about 35 USD a month per user."
  • "The product costs $10 to $25 per user per month."
  • "The solution is relatively cheap. However, there are additional licensing fees involved."
  • "Zoho Desk's pricing is more flexible."
  • "Zoho Desk's cost is pretty much okay."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Freshsales is very simple to use, but it's fairly limited in its functionalities, and it's very cheap.
    Top Answer:The tags or processes that are codified are too rigid. We want more freedom to update labels, tags, and the process flows within the product. It's too rigid and not customizable enough for even a… more »
    Top Answer:I use the solution to manage my sales pipeline.
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of Zoho Desk are archiving queries and analytics.
    Top Answer:Sometimes, the solution has some email issues in a new data center.
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    Overview

    Freshsales is a single solution CRM designed for high-growth, high-velocity sales teams. The software includes integrated phone and email, user behaviour tracking, and lead scoring on one platform. Users can track events and manage a visual sales pipeline, as well as view custom reports and analytics. Email tracking features enable users to know when and how many times an email was opened, or a link was clicked on. Users can effectively engage with prospects by targeting the next set of email actions, and create personalised sales campaigns from email templates. Insightful email metrics tell users which emails are performing well and which aren’t. The Awaiting Response feature automatically lists contacts that need to be replied to. Freshsales enables direct calling with a simple click on a contact’s phone number. The solution records the entire conversation history including email conversations in one place. Users can add notes, schedule tasks, as well as make appointments. Freshsales also offers personalised welcome and voicemail messages for greeting customers. In-depth customer insights on prospects allow users to plan relevant conversations, and keep track of touch points using the activity timeline. Freshsales collects data and segments activities based on a contact’s behaviour. Users can get perspective on leads with advanced lead scoring, and prioritises important follow-ups. The visual sales pipeline provides complete visibility of deals across various stages. Users can sort and filter by close dates, helping to make more guided decisions for climbing up the sales ladder. Freshsales’ drag and drop navigation tool enables users to move deals across the sales pipeline into any stage. Users can call or email prospects directly from the deals dashboard for a non-interruptive workflow. Visual sales reports and revenue analytics monitor sales progress and identify successful campaigns by source, sales rep, territory, and more. Freshsales mobile apps for iOS and Android let users access deals while on-the-move and stay up-to-date on prospects at all times. Freshsales is part of the Freshworks product family, whose products include Freshdesk Customer Support Software, Freshservice IT Service Management Software etc. – with more than 100000 customers worldwide, including Cisco, Honda, 3M, The Atlantic, and QuizUp.

    With Zoho Desk, agents become more productive, managers become more impactful, and customers become more empowered. It's customizable, convenient to use, and it doesn't cost you a fortune. Part of Zoho's 30-strong suite of business software, Zoho Desk brings you the power to put customer service at the heart of your company.

    Sample Customers
    Caratlane, Pykih, Buying Show, INTUO, WallyPark, Exploring Vacations, Raved, Forest, Ascendore, MagePlaza, Vacasa,
    Intel, Sears, Daimler, Essilor, Aon Hewitt, Shop Your Way, CoffeeRocket
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government9%
    Educational Organization9%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company38%
    Non Tech Company25%
    Outsourcing Company13%
    Transportation Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization58%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Comms Service Provider5%
    Manufacturing Company3%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise68%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business89%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise61%
    Large Enterprise23%
    Buyer's Guide
    Freshsales vs. Zoho Desk
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Freshsales vs. Zoho Desk and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    771,170 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Freshsales is ranked 11th in CRM Customer Engagement Centers with 5 reviews while Zoho Desk is ranked 6th in CRM Customer Engagement Centers with 19 reviews. Freshsales is rated 7.8, while Zoho Desk is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Freshsales writes "Helps to manage sales pipeline". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Zoho Desk writes "End-to-end solution to manage customer support tickets and consolidate all communication channels into one platform". Freshsales is most compared with monday.com, Apollo.io and Blackbaud CRM, whereas Zoho Desk is most compared with ServiceNow, JIRA Service Management, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, Freshservice and Freshdesk. See our Freshsales vs. Zoho Desk report.

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