Freshservice vs Vtiger CRM comparison

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Freshworks and Vtiger are both solutions in the Help Desk Software category. Freshworks is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.3, while Vtiger is ranked #44. Additionally, 97% of Freshworks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Vtiger users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

Vtiger CRM and Freshservice compete in the realm of customer management and service support, each offering unique capabilities. While Vtiger CRM receives praise for pricing and support, Freshservice is notable for its robust features, making it potentially more valuable for those seeking advanced capabilities.

Features: Vtiger CRM provides a broad suite of tools including sales automation, email marketing, and customizable dashboards. Freshservice specializes in IT service management, with features like incident management, task automation, and a self-service portal. This IT focus gives Freshservice an advantage in specialized service support environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Freshservice offers cloud-based deployment with a straightforward setup and efficient support. In contrast, Vtiger CRM provides both cloud and on-premise options but has mixed reviews on ease of deployment and initial setup. Freshservice's deployment process is often quicker, leading to faster system adaptation.

Pricing and ROI: Vtiger CRM is known for competitive pricing and good ROI, with users noting alignment of costs and returns. Freshservice, despite higher upfront costs, is considered worth the investment due to its advanced functionalities. Vtiger CRM attracts budget-conscious buyers, while Freshservice appeals to those valuing a feature-rich environment.

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Automation Anywhere

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Venkat Sivaprakash

Management Consultant at Accenture

Has significantly improved document-driven workflows and reduced processing time across finance and HR functions

Automation Anywhere has evolved significantly and upgraded itself to provide agentic AI and AI-based automation solutions for document automation. The product has matured considerably over time. We can create workflows that can call an API. We can include prompts in particular workflows for ChatGPT-related functions, connecting to an LLM and RAG to perform tasks. For document automation, modern features are available to train documents, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability over time. The system is very easy to use. I recently completed a course in document automation, typically designed for people involved in coding and technical aspects. Though I understand coding comprehensively, I don't do actual coding. The course was very accessible. Currently, extensive coding isn't necessary due to the hybrid model incorporating GenAI aspects, low-code, no-code capabilities, APIs, and numerous pre-built objects in Automation Anywhere. The features include GenAI-driven prompting methods and workflow creation capabilities. In these workflows, we can create decision boxes and call APIs without coding. We simply pull objects, drop them, connect them, and add minimal coding when needed. The most crucial aspect isn't coding but rather sizing the automation and fleshing out the details. Automation Co-pilot takes notes and performs automated analysis. It can extract details from videos, summarize conversations, and provide detailed information. During calls, it identifies instructions and performs tasks such as preparing reports and reconciliation. Automation Anywhere can also connect with Microsoft Co-pilot. Through Co-pilot, real-time operations can be executed, allowing direct interaction between vendors and automation through this component.

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Raja Farrar

IT Service Delivery Manager at Symposiam

Automation and AI have transformed our service delivery and have made IT support faster and more efficient

I always keep up with Freshservice's roadmaps and new features. Freshservice has been very good at listening to feedback and adding those feature requests into their next iterations. I wish they would offer more granular data export options for utilizing in Power BI, along with predictive analytics for capacity planning and SLA breaches to enable more proactive support management and reduce firefighting. While the dashboards are effective, some users find custom reporting limited compared to ServiceNow or Jira. I would also appreciate deeper integrations, especially for niche apps requiring development coding work to enable advanced orchestration. Native integrations for DevOps pipelines such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins, along with stronger API flexibility for complex workflows, would enhance functionality. Although the CMDB and asset management are solid, they do lack advanced dependency mapping compared to other enterprise tools. My wishlist includes automated impact analysis for changes and improved visualization of asset relationships, enabling quicker resolutions from an agent's perspective when alerts come in. I acknowledge that Device42 may enhance this, but it is an extra cost beyond what we already pay. While Freddy AI is excellent for triage and suggestions, some users desire more proactive automation, such as predictive ticket routing based on historical patterns and AI-driven capacity forecasting. Lastly, the pricing tiers might seem rigid for mid-sized teams, so a more granular add-on option for features such as Device42 or pay-per-use for orchestration workflows could be beneficial.

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Valdi Venter

Owner | Director of Operations at Expert Technology Solutions

A modular, easy-to-use solution that needs to improve support and include automation

There are one or two annoying things. For example, if you make a drop-down list of something, it doesn't automatically alphabetize the drop-down list. You have to manually go and drag items up and down and alphabetize them yourself. That's annoying. If you have five items in the drop-down list or if you have a hundred, it's just pathetic. It makes no sense that you have to do that because I've never seen it not work before in any other system that I've ever worked with. If you make a list of things, most solutions automatically put it in an alphabetized order. Or it'll put it in date order, but there is some order. It doesn't just go randomly in the order you create them. For example, I might load about 20 neighborhoods into a drop-down list, starting at "a" and ending at "z." But I might miss one of the "b's" and two of the "c's," so I add them, but they are added after the "z." Then I have to go to the bottom of the list, click on the one that starts with "b," and drag it all the way up to the "b's." That's just a pain in the butt.

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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

"Most clients prefer Automation Anywhere because it is easy to implement. You don't need to know rocket science to learn this solution. If you know logic, that is sufficient. Automation Anywhere is more user-friendly."

"Automation Anywhere has helped save many man-hours in my organization by letting us automate monotonous and repetitive tasks."

"Our first automation removed manual work from employees, so they are now able to more quickly product quality work."

"The cognitive automation gives us an edge towards intelligence using IQ Bot, and this allows us to integrate and give a combined solution to a customer."

"The core RPA capability is valuable."

"They've now included the code so we can add some additional code, and that's good."

"The data capture feature is very valuable. I know there are also some elements where you have to be able to incorporate AI, but I haven't gotten to that level yet."

"Automation Anywhere has positively impacted my organization by saving millions of dollars over the past several years since we implemented it, along with saving a lot of hours, achieving a lot of ROI, realizing a lot of value, and significantly reducing urgency and stress."

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"It has greatly improved the process of ticket triaging."

"This solution has provided us with a level of ticket traceability that didn't exist previously, and we now have statistics and data that tell the story of what our support engineers have been doing, improving speed and reliability."

"We find its ability to track what's going on with each request very valuable."

"One of the key benefits of Freshservice is license management."

"I would recommend this solution to others because it is good and the price is reasonable."

"The most valuable aspect of the solution is the user experience."

"You can just register and within five to minute minutes, you are ready to go."

"Depending on the size of your organization, is pretty standard and useful."

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"Very flexible and customizable; we appreciate being able to host it locally with direct access to the backend."

"The fact that we can build our own modules on the solution is really quite attractive, and it's not overly complex."

"The most valuable feature of Vtiger CRM is automation."

Cons

"When it comes to reading email, this solution is unstable and improvements need to be made."

"The AI Sense functionality is what I believe can be improved since when I tried to use it for automating a use case involving a Citrix Virtual Machine, it was unable to capture objects consistently."

"They need to improve the speed. It runs too slowly."

"Cost is the biggest area in need of improvement for Automation Anywhere. Annually it's $250,000."

"In the learning track, I was looking at the latest feature which is coming in A2019, which is very nice, because it is a web-based. So, we can do our development while sitting from anywhere. We don't need any type of installation. It's a web-based. Nowadays, everyone has the Internet."

"SMTP mail features should come with migration options. All kind of VB scripts and Java scripts which we built using exiting version should support in this version."

"It is a bit wonky with HTML when I'm working with it. There are times when it's not able to detect the technology that we are using. I don't know whether it's an Automation Anywhere issue or an internal issue. I want it to work smoothly with more technologies."

"They could improve the learning curve."

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"It's hard to interact directly with the users themselves."

"I am not too happy with the page layout or screen layout since it always looks messy."

"The only thing I would have against it right now is that the workflow automation is not as granular as we would like it to be, at least for the size of our organization."

"While we're just starting with project management, I foresee some limitations with it two or three years down the line."

"Freshservice could improve the delegation and workflow management features."

"Their analytics need improvement."

"It's still a new product, so there are some areas that are a little frustrating."

"There is room for improvement in reporting for project management."

More Freshservice cons

"If you make a drop-down list of something, it doesn't automatically alphabetize the drop-down list. You have to manually go and drag items up and down and alphabetize them yourself."

"The mobile design could improve in Vtiger CRM. It could be more user-friendly."

"The charts and graphs available out of the box are pretty outdated, and you're a little limited in how you can present information on the dashboard without adding modules."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Time-wise: We have saved hundreds of thousands of hours."

"The cost is affordable, which makes an easy barrier to entry for the RPA market."

"We save 34,000 hours of time per year and have recouped up to $6000 in lost revenue."

"We have seen ROI in terms of cost and time with a couple of our projects."

"I find the license pricing to be competitive and reflective of the pricing models throughout the RPA space, and I believe there is a lot of value in continuing to maintain the free community edition platform."

"The pricing is reasonable and one can achieve ROI faster when compared to other tools."

"If I compare it with Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere is cheaper. Blue Prism is very costly. Automation Anywhere's pricing follows the market, not less and not more."

"We have saved a lot of money on taxes based on the stuff that we run."

More Automation Anywhere pricing and cost advice

"It is $34 per license, per agent. Currently, we don't see any add-ons at extra fees."

"Freshservice price is competitive, it is not more than other solutions on the market."

"The cost at the current timing is very reasonable but as the product gains popularity, I anticipate it might become expensive. Fortunately my customers have been offered a generous discount making it more affordable for me and satisfying both my needs and customers requirement."

"I don't think it's expensive for the US or some European markets. Still, when I used Freshservice in Mexico, some customers found it a bit pricey, especially considering the platform's features. I think the pricing is fair for use in the European market, but it might be perceived differently in Latin America."

"I can't recall exactly how much we pay, but it is somewhere in the middle compared to the rest of the market. The more we purchase, the cheaper it becomes, and I think the solution offers good value for money."

"The solution has an annual licensing model."

"The solution may be around 20,000 euros a year."

"The pricing information is on their website. It's my understanding that their Pro Plan, for example, is around $89/month."

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"We are using the free open-source version of Vtiger CRM."

"The price doesn't change when you add users. It's a flat fee, and that's attractive."

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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

10%

University

Comms Service Provider

19%

Construction Company

16%

Retailer

15%

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Small Business

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Small Business	161
Midsize Enterprise	85
Large Enterprise	561

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Questions from the Community

How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It depends on your use case. Is it simply to automate a couple of processes? Is it to augment a human team? AA is ver...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It is a highly preferred RPA tool. You can check my Automation Anywhere Review to know more.

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Also Known As

Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)

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Vtiger Sales CRM, Vtiger All-In-One CRM, Vtiger Help Desk

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Overview

Automation Anywhere offers ease of use, robust system connectivity, and GenAI-driven document automation through a cloud-native platform, significantly enhancing productivity across multiple industries with advanced AI features.

Delivering a comprehensive suite of tools designed for easy integration and rapid deployment, Automation Anywhere drives efficiency by reducing costs and automating repetitive tasks. Its cloud-native platform supports broad industry adoption, including advanced AI features like process automation and Co-Pilot, streamlining complex workflows with minimal technical skills required. Users benefit from robust integration capabilities, which facilitate seamless interaction with multiple systems. However, there is room for improvement in areas such as user-friendliness for beginners, stability, flexible licensing, and enhanced OCR functionality. Organizations in sectors such as banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare gain from the improved operational efficiency and ROI Automation Anywhere offers.

What are the important features of Automation Anywhere?

Ease of Use: Simplifies automation tasks with a user-centric interface.
Robust Connectivity: Provides seamless integration with multiple systems.
GenAI-Driven Document Automation: Leverages AI to automate document management.
Process Automation & Co-Pilot: Enhances workflow automation with advanced AI.
Cloud-Native Platform: Enables rapid deployment and integration.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Time Savings: Automation drastically reduces manual processing time.
Cost Efficiency: Decreases overall operational costs by automating tasks.
Productivity Enhancement: Streamlines workflows with AI-driven tools.
Improved Integration: Enhances ability to work with multiple systems.
Scalability: Supports growth with a flexible cloud-native architecture.

In the insurance industry, Automation Anywhere is utilized for automating processes such as enrollment management and compliance checks. Its applications extend to supply chain management, financial transactions, and business performance monitoring across sectors like banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, helping organizations to automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

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Freshservice specializes in user-friendliness and seamless integration, facilitating IT operations with AI-driven ticketing and flexible asset management, essential for diverse organizations.

Known for its comprehensive automation and integration with platforms like AWS, Freshservice enhances IT tasks with flexible workflows and intuitive dashboards. Its self-service portal and effective incident management promote efficient service delivery and SLA compliance, making it vital for IT teams. However, users seek enhanced customization and integration with Microsoft and Google, along with improved analytics and project management features.

What are the essential features of Freshservice?

User-friendliness: Simplifies IT processes with intuitive design.
Comprehensive automation: Optimizes operations through streamlined processes.
AI-powered ticketing: Enhances ticket management with intelligent solutions.
Seamless integration: Connects with platforms like AWS and SolarWinds for efficient workflows.
Flexible workflows and asset management: Adapts to diverse IT needs for better service delivery.

What benefits should users consider in Freshservice reviews?

Streamlined IT operations: Simplifies and speeds up service processes.
Improved SLA compliance: Enhances adherence to service level agreements through efficient management.
Increased service delivery: Boosts the quality and efficiency of services provided.
Visibility across departments: Provides clear tracking and management of service requests and assets.

Freshservice is widely implemented in IT service management, supporting ticketing, incident management, and change management. It assists in customer service, internal support, and integrates with Azure and AWS. Significant for HR service centers and knowledge bases, it enables workflow automation and reporting, centralizing service operations for enhanced visibility and tracking across departments.

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Vtiger CRM is a comprehensive tool that caters to businesses seeking to enhance customer engagement and streamline operations. It offers essential tools for effective contact management, sales automation, and collaboration.

Recognized for its ability to integrate all business processes on one platform, Vtiger CRM efficiently supports sales, marketing, and customer service teams by providing a robust set of features. Designed with scalability in mind, it caters to businesses of any size. Vtiger CRM focuses on increasing productivity while enhancing the customer journey, offering personalized communication and insights into customer interactions.

What are Vtiger CRM's key features?

Contact Management: Enables efficient tracking of customer information and interactions in a centralized location.
Sales Automation: Streamlines sales processes with tools for managing deals and leads automatically.
Email Marketing: Facilitates the creation and management of targeted email campaigns.
Customer Support: Provides ticketing tools to improve customer service delivery and response time.
Analytics: Offers deep insights through detailed reports and dashboards for data-driven decisions.

What benefits or ROI should users expect?

Increased Productivity: Automates routine tasks, allowing teams to focus on strategic goals.
Enhanced Customer Insights: Provides greater visibility into customer preferences and behaviors.
Improved Decision Making: Empowers users with data-driven insights for strategic planning.
Scalability: Adapts to business growth without requiring significant changes or investments.

Vtiger CRM is effectively implemented across industries like healthcare, where it streamlines patient interaction management. In retail, it enhances personalized shopping experiences, while in finance, it ensures compliance and improves customer relations. Vtiger CRM's versatility allows it to be molded to fit industry-specific requirements.

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Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Western Carriers, Judson University, Golf Canada, Travix, Proxama, Paymentez, Ready Auto Transport

Contus, eLobe, Breezway, Milky Way Ventures, GB Advisors

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