Freshservice

AI-powered IT and Enterprise Service Management for seamless employee support.

by Freshworks · Help Desk & Ticketing

Executive Summary

Freshservice is an AI-powered, cloud-native IT Service Management (ITSM) and Enterprise Service Management (ESM) platform designed to streamline internal support operations. It is used by IT, HR, Finance, Legal, and other business teams to provide a unified, intuitive experience for employees seeking assistance. The platform delivers key business value by enhancing agent productivity through automation and AI (Freddy AI), improving service delivery, and boosting overall employee satisfaction, differentiating itself with its ease of use, scalability, and comprehensive AI capabilities.

Use Cases

  • IT Incident Management and Resolution
  • Employee Onboarding and Offboarding
  • IT Asset Tracking and Management
  • HR, Finance, and Legal Service Request Management
  • Cloud Resource Management and Optimization
  • Project Portfolio Management

Features

Visibility

  • Real-time Dashboards: Customizable dashboards provide real-time visibility into tickets, SLAs, and KPIs for efficient IT support and operations.
  • Advanced Analytics: Deep dive into service desk data with custom reports, drill-down capabilities, and scheduled exports to identify bottlenecks and track performance.
  • Service Health Monitoring: Track the health of digital services, visualize dependencies, and prioritize issues based on end-user impact.
  • Integrated CMDB: Centralized Configuration Management Database (CMDB) links assets with incidents, problems, and projects for complete visibility and control.

Intelligence

  • AI-powered Ticket Deflection: Freddy AI provides instant, accurate help through self-service portals and chatbots, deflecting common queries and reducing agent workload.
  • AI-assisted Agent Productivity: Freddy AI assists agents with resolutions, handles repetitive tasks, and surfaces trends and root causes to enhance efficiency and reduce burnout.
  • Workflow Automation & Orchestration: Automate repetitive tasks, approvals, and incident resolution with no-code workflows and powerful orchestration apps.
  • Anomaly Detection & Predictive Alerting: Continuously monitors servers, applications, and services to detect unusual behavior and alerts teams proactively before issues impact users.

Support

  • Omnichannel Support: Supports employees across various channels like email, portals, Slack, and MS Teams, with agents managing all conversations from a unified view.
  • Self-Service Portal & Knowledge Base: Empowers employees to find answers, submit requests, and track tickets through a customizable portal and AI-driven knowledge base.
  • SLA Management: Allows creation of multiple SLA policies with automated escalation rules to ensure compliance and prevent service delays.
  • Mobile App: Enables agents and users to resolve tickets, access service desk features, and manage tasks on the go.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Cloud-native SaaS, Multi-tenant cloud architecture
Deployment
Cloud/SaaS
Authentication
SSO, SAML, MFA, Password Policy Configuration
API Available
Yes
MCP Server
No

Infrastructure

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • VMware

AI/ML Stack

  • NLP
  • Machine Learning

Security & Compliance

Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA

Encryption: AES-256-bit at rest, TLS 1.2 and above in transit

Pricing

Model
Per user/month, Tiered subscription
Starting Price
Starting at $35.99/user/year (Growth plan)
Target Customer
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Contract Type
Annual
Free Trial
Yes, 14 days (credit card required)

Ratings & Reviews

G2: 4.5/5

About Freshworks

Freshworks is a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides customer engagement, IT service management, and sales automation solutions. Their enterprise-grade solutions are designed to be easy to use and leverage AI to deliver exceptional customer and employee experiences.

Founded: 2010 · Headquarters: San Mateo, California, US · Employees: 1000+ · Public