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    Freshchat

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    Make chat easy for digital customers and delight them with support on channels they love with conversational experiences
    4.4

    Overview

    Freshchat is a modern messaging software built for sales and customer engagement teams to build conversations with prospects and customers on your website, mobile app, or social media. Freshchat helps businesses and its teams focus on a continuous and context-driven messaging experience.

    Use-cases : Live chat(Web/Mobile app), Chatbots, WhatsApp, Instagram, Google Business Messages, etc.

    Plans & Pricing : Each plan has different feature-set & pricing (freshchat.com/pricing)

    Some of the main features available in the most-popular plan (Freshchat Enterprise) are:

    Auto-resolve IntelliAssign Business Hours (by Groups) Live Translate Advanced Dashboard Advanced Automations POPULAR Team Performance Report Agent Availability Report Roles and Permissions CSAT Survey and Report Conversation APIs Allowed Domains User Authentication(JWT) Skill based routing

    DISCLAIMER : We have listed only one plan here(which is most popular), other plans can be procured via AWS Marketplace via Private offer.

    For Additional queries, Different plan options, or Custom / Volume Pricing via Private Offer please contact us at channels-awsportal@freshworks.com 

    Highlights

    • Engage customers on the channel of their choice: Deliver a seamless experience for your customers across any channel, whether it is self-serve or agent-assisted. Messaging, live chat, even email and voice- you name it, we have got it.
    • Scale support with AI-driven bots on any channel: Customers seek quick and effortless self-service on the channels of their choice. Easily create and deploy AI-driven bot experiences across your website, native app, and messaging channels.
    • Help customers before they even know they need it: Proactively engage customers on web or messaging channels to stay ahead of potential issues. And turn any engagement with your company into a potential revenue-generating opportunity.

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    Dimension
    Description
    Cost/month
    Free
    For getting started
    $0.00
    Growth
    For fast growth
    $23.00
    Pro
    For high performance
    $59.00
    Enterprise
    For enterprise-grade support
    $95.00

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    Unless otherwise specified in these Terms or a Form or a Service Plan, all Subscription Charges are nonrefundable. No refunds shall be issued for partial use or non-use of the Service(s) by You provided however You shall be eligible for a pro-rated refund of the Subscription Charges for the remainder of the Subscription Term if You terminate Your Account as a result of a material breach of these Terms by Us.

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    SaaS delivers cloud-based software applications directly to customers over the internet. You can access these applications through a subscription model. You will pay recurring monthly usage fees through your AWS bill, while AWS handles deployment and infrastructure management, ensuring scalability, reliability, and seamless integration with other AWS services.

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    Vendor support

    We offer free support for all our customers. We provide a 247 email support and 245 Chat/Phone support support@freshchat.com 

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    Accolades

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    In Contact Center
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    In Contact Center, CRM, IT Business Management
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    10
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    Overview

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    AI generated from product descriptions
    Multi-Channel Messaging Support
    Enables customer engagement across website, mobile app, social media channels including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Google Business Messages with unified messaging interface.
    AI-Driven Chatbot Deployment
    Supports creation and deployment of AI-driven bot experiences across web, native applications, and messaging channels for automated customer interactions.
    Intelligent Conversation Routing
    Includes skill-based routing and IntelliAssign capabilities for automated distribution of conversations based on agent expertise and availability.
    Advanced Analytics and Reporting
    Provides advanced dashboard with team performance reports, agent availability reports, and CSAT survey capabilities for conversation metrics and quality assessment.
    Conversation Management and Automation
    Offers auto-resolve functionality, advanced automations, live translation, business hours configuration by groups, and conversation APIs for context-driven messaging experiences.
    Omnichannel Communication
    Support across multiple channels including web, social, mobile, voice, messaging, live chat, and email with seamless conversational experiences
    Knowledge Management
    Comprehensive knowledge graph and knowledge management system integrated with AI agents for enhanced resolution capabilities
    Pre-built and Custom Integrations
    Over 1,200+ pre-built integrations available on the Zendesk App Marketplace with tools to create and configure custom experiences
    Real-time Reporting and Analytics
    Real-time reporting and analytics capabilities with measurement and insights for monitoring service performance and outcomes
    Ticketing and Incident Management
    Centralized ticketing system for managing and resolving incidents and service requests within defined SLAs
    Workflow Automation
    Code-free automation capabilities for ticket routing, tagging, notifications, communications, and CSAT surveys without requiring development
    Multi-level Access Control and Audit Logging
    Multi-level user permissions with granular audit logs for security and compliance management
    Integrated Knowledge Management
    Unified platform combining ticketing, projects, assets, and knowledge base management in a single interface
    Real-time Reporting and Analytics
    Advanced reporting capabilities with real-time activity visibility and data-driven insights for trend identification and proactive service delivery

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    Ratings and reviews

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    4.4
    511 ratings
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    508 external reviews
    External reviews are from G2  and PeerSpot .
    Kosana A.

    Freshchat Review

    Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    Freshchat is very easy to use, it has a clean UI and we don't need to give much training for new users to adapt. Additionally, we were able to quickly set up the application.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    It does have performance issues when many users are using it at once.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    It helps in communication with clients and keeping them in one place.
    Balogun Peter

    Automated responses have reduced staff needs and handle daily customer complaints efficiently

    Reviewed on Oct 08, 2026
    Review provided by PeerSpot

    What is our primary use case?

    My main use case for FreshChat is automated response, and I use it for handling customers' complaints and customer requests.

    A specific example of how I use FreshChat in my daily work is that it helps with automated questions and answers, and if it cannot be resolved, it moves to a human agent to handle. This has been helpful in addressing many simple complaints and requests on a daily basis, and it has reduced the staff strength needed for the role.

    What is most valuable?

    FreshChat's best features are the automated response and the assistance with handling customer requests through the integration of automation.

    The automation integration makes it easier to respond to customers' complaints instead of requiring a human response, and it has reduced the staff strength needed.

    FreshChat has positively impacted my organization because it has reduced the staff strength, which has reduced costs.

    What needs improvement?

    FreshChat can be improved with the automation because things can always get better. I believe there are better solutions out there, and FreshChat still has room for improvement.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using FreshChat for four to five years.

    What was our ROI?

    I do not have specific numbers regarding cost reduction, but I can attest to the significant savings by noting that what two or three people would previously handle is now accomplished more efficiently.

    What other advice do I have?

    FreshChat's AI capabilities are really reliable, and I am not worried about its security because I know it is well established. The accuracy and reliability of FreshChat's AI output are strong; it delivers perfectly based on what you input. My advice to others looking into using FreshChat is that it is a must use to reduce costs. I give FreshChat a rating of eight out of ten. What influenced my score of eight out of ten is that human effort is still needed because no matter how well it works, some questions are transferred to an agent to be handled by a human.

    Nirav Hathi

    Centralized chat has improved customer support efficiency and maintains conversation context

    Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
    Review provided by PeerSpot

    What is our primary use case?

    My main use case for FreshChat is customer and user support, and I typically use it for assistance.

    I used FreshChat when a customer had an issue with a mobile application, such as a problem with the login.

    I provide the appropriate response and troubleshoot steps, and if necessary, I coordinate with the technical team to resolve it.

    How has it helped my organization?

    FreshChat has had a positive impact on my organization, making customer communication more organized.

    It gives us a centralized place to manage conversations, review previous interactions, and respond to customer issues more quickly. Since I started using it, I find it easier to maintain context across conversations and follow up on unresolved queries.

    One measurable improvement is better response efficiency. FreshChat helps us respond to customer queries faster because the conversation history and context are available in one place. It also makes follow-ups easier and reduces the need for customers to repeat their issues, which improves the overall support expertise.

    What is most valuable?

    The features I find most useful in FreshChat are real-time chat, conversation history, and the ability to manage and follow up on customer queries. I especially appreciate having the full context of the conversation in one place because it helps me understand the issues. The ability to handle multiple conversations and keep track of unresolved issues is also very helpful in a consultancy environment.

    Having conversation history makes my daily workflow much easier because I can quickly review previous interactions and understand the customer's issues without asking them to repeat the same information. When managing multiple chats, it helps me maintain the context, prioritize unresolved issues, and provide a more consistent and personalized response.

    What needs improvement?

    I would like to see better reporting and analysis features, such as more detailed insight into response time, customer satisfaction, and recurring issues. Additionally, conversation threads would help teams identify areas for improvement. Better automation and AI-assistant suggestions for handling common customer queries would also help make the workflow more efficient.

    FreshChat could be improved by providing more advanced AI capabilities, better analytics, and smarter conversation management. For example, AI could automatically summarize conversations, suggest relevant responses, identify the priority of customer issues, and route complex queries to the right team. More detailed reporting on response time, resolution times, and customer satisfaction would also help measure and improve support performance.

    One area I would like to see improvement in is integration and customizations. It would be useful to have more flexibility to integrate FreshChat with existing tools and workflows, along with a customizable dashboard and conversation views. This would make it easier to adapt FreshChat to different team requirements and improve productivity.

    I would like to see better customization and integration with the entire existing tools. It would be helpful to have more flexible workflows, stronger analytics and reporting, along with improved AI features such as conversation summaries and response suggestions. This improvement would make FreshChat more efficient for day-to-day customer support and easier to adapt to different business requirements.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using FreshChat for the last four years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    From my experience perspective, FreshChat is very stable. I have not found any downtime or reliability issues while using it for my requirements.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    FreshChat has been scalable in my experience, and it has handled our day-to-day conversation volume effectively. I have not noticed performance issues as usage has increased, and the cloud-based nature of the platform also makes it suitable for supporting growth without requiring significant infrastructure changes from our side.

    How are customer service and support?

    The customer support for FreshChat has been good in my experience. When issues or questions come up, the available support channels and documentation generally help us resolve them. I have not personally had to escalate any major issues, so I do not have much experience with the escalation process, but overall the support experience has been very positive.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I have not personally used another solution before FreshChat. FreshChat is the solution I have worked with for this use case, so I do not have enough experience with alternative products to make a direct comparison.

    What was our ROI?

    I have not personally seen a formal return on investment calculation for FreshChat at the organization level, so I cannot provide specific financial metrics. From an operational perspective, the value comes from faster customer response, better conversation management, reduced manual efforts, and improved follow-up.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    At an organization level, I am not directly involved in the pricing, procurement, or licensing discussions for FreshChat, so I do not have visibility into the exact setup cost or licensing fees. From a user perspective, the implementation appears to be managed centrally by the organization, and I have not personally experienced any pricing-related issues.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    The organization may have evaluated other customer support or chat solutions before selecting FreshChat. However, I am not directly involved in the procurement or evaluation process, so I do not know which specific products were considered. From my perspective as a user, FreshChat is the solution currently provided and used for our requirements.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would rate FreshChat 9 out of 10 overall because it provides a good customer communication experience with useful conversation history, real-time chat, and efficient follow-up capabilities. There is still room for improvement in areas like AI-powered assistance, analytics reports, and customization.

    I chose 9 out of 10 because FreshChat has been very useful for managing customer conversation efficiency. The conversation history, real-time communications, and easy follow-up capabilities make it easier to understand customer issues and provide support.

    I think FreshChat's AI capabilities should have strong governance and security controls, especially around customer data. AI should only use authorized conversation data with clear access control, and it is important to have human oversight for sensitive or complex customer interactions so any suggestions can be reviewed before being used.

    I think FreshChat's AI output is generally reliable for common and straightforward customer queries. However, like any AI system, it may occasionally provide an incomplete response, especially for complex or customer-specific issues. I prefer AI to assist with suggestions and summaries while keeping human review for important or sensitive interactions.

    From an organization perspective, I believe FreshChat is typically deployed as a cloud-based SaaS solution rather than being hosted entirely on-premises. A public cloud or vendor-managed cloud deployment makes sense because it offers scalability, availability, and easier maintenance.

    I would advise improving the response time of customer support, providing more productivity for technical issues, and offering clearer documentation and troubleshooting resources. My overall rating for FreshChat is 9 out of 10.

    Retail

    Numerous technical issues that they are unable to resolve despite multiple meetings

    Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    The Freddy AI operates quite effectively when it is functioning properly.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Terrible support from both the technical and billing teams. We’ve already had more than four setup sessions with tech support, and none of them were able to set it up correctly, which has been extremely frustrating. The billing team is also terrible to work with. We were charged for an unused seat for years, and they refuse to provide even a partial refund. Between the ongoing technical difficulties and the poor customer support, I can’t recommend this company.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    It provides a basic chat service that meets today’s standards.
    Muhammed A.

    Freshchat Keeps Live Support Chats Organized with a Clean, Intuitive Interface

    Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    Freshchat has made handling live customer conversations much more organized, giving our support team real-time visibility into ongoing chats without missing incoming messages. The interface is clean and intuitive, making it easy for agents to manage multiple conversations simultaneously without losing context. Being able to route chats based on availability or topic has kept response times reasonable even during busier periods. Integration with our existing support workflow was smooth, and having chat history readily accessible has made it easier to pick up context when a customer returns with a follow-up question.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Pricing scales quickly as the number of agent seats grows, which becomes a bigger consideration as our support team expands. Some of the automation and bot configuration features have a learning curve to set up effectively for more nuanced, platform-specific queries. Handling mixed Arabic-English chat messages isn't always seamless, occasionally requiring manual intervention when automated routing misinterprets intent. Support response times from Freshchat itself for configuration questions were slower than expected during initial setup.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Freshchat has given our support team a reliable, organized way to handle live customer conversations instead of relying on scattered messaging channels. This has improved response times and made it easier to maintain context across ongoing conversations, since chat history and customer details stay attached to each conversation rather than getting lost.
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