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Freshdesk vs Salesforce Service Cloud

Which customer support tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.

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Freshdesk

4.43,600 reviews

Small to mid-sized support teams that want a modern help desk with strong ticketing, automation, and self-service, plus the option to scale into more advanced workflows and governance.

Starting at Free–$15/agent/month
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Salesforce Service Cloud

4.33,200 reviews

Mid-market to enterprise support organizations that need highly configurable, omnichannel customer service with strong automation, analytics, and deep CRM integration across sales, service, and field operations.

Starting at $25/user/month

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureFreshdeskSalesforce Service Cloud
PricingFree–$15/agent/month$25/user/month
G2 Rating4.4 (3,600 reviews)4.3 (3,200 reviews)
Capterra Rating4.54.4
Best ForSmall to mid-sized support teams that want a modern help desk with strong ticketing, automation, and self-service, plus the option to scale into more advanced workflows and governance.Mid-market to enterprise support organizations that need highly configurable, omnichannel customer service with strong automation, analytics, and deep CRM integration across sales, service, and field operations.

Pros & Cons

Freshdesk

Pros

  • + Easy to set up and use for day-to-day ticket handling
  • + Good automation and SLA management for the price
  • + Strong self-service/knowledge base capabilities
  • + Broad channel support and Freshworks ecosystem integrations

Cons

  • Advanced reporting/customization can require higher-tier plans
  • Complex workflows and permissions can be harder to manage at scale
  • Some integrations/features may require add-ons or additional Freshworks products

Salesforce Service Cloud

Pros

  • + Very flexible configuration and workflow automation for complex support processes
  • + Strong omnichannel capabilities and routing at scale
  • + Deep ecosystem (AppExchange) and integrations across the Salesforce platform
  • + Robust reporting, dashboards, and enterprise-grade security/governance

Cons

  • Can be expensive as you add higher editions, add-ons, and implementation services
  • Steep learning curve; admin and agent setup often requires expertise
  • Customization and performance tuning can become complex in large orgs