Help Scout vs Freshdesk

Both sit in customer support. Here is how they differ on the things you can actually check.

Help Scout

helpscout.com

Shared inbox with no ticket numbers exposed to customers, plus docs and in-app messaging. Long favoured by teams who want support to feel personal.

Customer Support
Visit Help Scout

Freshdesk

freshworks.com

Freshworks' help desk — shared inbox, automations, knowledge base and SLA management, with a free tier that covers small teams properly.

Free planCustomer Support
Visit Freshdesk
Help Scout and Freshdesk compared attribute by attribute
 Help ScoutFreshdesk
Entry price$50/mo$15/mo
Pricing modelFree trialFree plan
Free planNoYes
CategoryCustomer SupportCustomer Support
Around since20112010

Prices are indicative entry-tier figures, not verified quotes. Both vendors change pricing without notice.