Freshchat
Freshchat is modern messaging software for sales and customer engagement. Best suited for large enterprises already using Freshworks products. Known for its deep integration with Freshworks CRM and helpdesk.
Freshchat is a customer support platform known for deep integration with freshworks crm and helpdesk. Modern messaging software for sales and customer engagement. It's best suited for large enterprises already using freshworks products.
Below you'll find a detailed breakdown of Freshchat's features, pricing, strengths, and weaknesses to help you make an informed comparison with alternative platforms.
Freshchat Key Features
Freshchat Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Part of Freshworks ecosystem
- Strong mobile app
- Good WhatsApp integration
- Comprehensive reporting
Limitations
- Per-agent pricing gets expensive
- Limited customization options
- Steep learning curve
- No flat-rate pricing
Freshchat Pricing
At $49/agent/month, a 5-agent team pays $245/month. Converge offers flat $49/month for up to 15 team members.
Converge Platform Data
How Converge compares to Freshchat — first-party numbers, not vendor benchmarks
| Team Size | Freshchat | Converge | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 agents | $245/mo | $49/mo | $2352/yr |
| 10 agents | $490/mo | $49/mo | $5292/yr |
| 15 agents | $735/mo | $49/mo | $8232/yr |
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$49/month flat. Up to 15 agents. 7-day free trial, no credit card required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Freshchat's Pro plan costs $49/agent/month. Annual billing required. Bot sessions capped at 3,000/month. No native Telegram, Discord, or Zalo. For comparison, Converge costs $49/month flat for up to 15 team members.
Freshchat is best suited for large enterprises already using freshworks products. Its standout feature is deep integration with freshworks crm and helpdesk.
There are 49+ platforms you can compare with Freshchat in the customer support platform category. Each comparison above shows detailed feature and pricing differences to help you choose.
Freshchat does not offer a one-click bulk export from the admin dashboard. Use the REST API v2 at https://
Three methods: (1) The Download Transcript marketplace app exports individual conversations as .txt files, but is limited to 200 messages per transcript. (2) The Email Transcript app sends a conversation transcript via email. (3) The Extract API endpoint /reports/raw with the Chat-Transcript event type exports conversation data in bulk as CSV, limited to 120 requests/day and a 1-month window per request.
Yes. The REST API v2 covers users, conversations, messages, agents, groups, and channels. Authentication uses a Bearer token from Admin > API Tokens, with endpoints at https://
Your data remains accessible in Freshchat until you cancel your account. Export users, conversations, and messages via the REST API v2 before canceling. Note that Freddy AI Agent bot flows, IntelliAssign routing rules, CSAT survey templates, canned responses, and campaign configurations cannot be exported via API — screenshot or manually document these. Channel connections (WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram) are tied to your Meta Business account, not to Freshchat, so they transfer to your new platform.