Compare Ada Software and Freshdesk 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (48.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$19.00 1 User per month billed annually Per Month
Ada
Star Rating
(170)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AdaFreshdesk
Star Rating
(3,718)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$19.00 1 User per month billed annually Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Freshdesk excels in providing a structured and efficient ticket management system, with automation features that significantly reduce manual work for customer support teams. Users appreciate the customization options that allow them to adapt workflows to their specific needs, making it easier to centralize communication.
- Users say that Ada stands out for its ease of use and out-of-the-box integrations, particularly highlighting its robust API capabilities. Reviewers have noted that the implementation process is straightforward, and they consistently receive excellent support from the Ada team when creating new features.
- According to verified reviews, Freshdesk is praised for its clean interface and easy navigation, which helps make daily support tasks less stressful. Users mention that even new hires can quickly get up to speed without extensive training, thanks to the intuitive design and ticket automation features.
- Reviewers mention that while Ada offers strong customer support and customization options, some users feel that it may not be as robust in handling complex workflows compared to Freshdesk. However, they appreciate Ada's ability to train and improve, allowing for quick updates and integration of knowledge from other platforms.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Freshdesk's quality of support is notably high, with users rating it well for responsiveness and helpfulness. This is contrasted with Ada, which, while also receiving positive feedback, has fewer recent reviews, suggesting that Freshdesk may have a more established support framework.
- Users report that both platforms offer similar ease of setup, but Freshdesk's extensive user base and higher overall ratings indicate a more reliable experience for new users. Freshdesk's transparency in pricing and integration capabilities further enhance its appeal for small businesses looking for a comprehensive support solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ada
No pricing availableFreshdesk
Freshdesk Email and Ticketing (Growth)
$19.00
1 User per month billed annually Per Month
Omnichannel engagement, AI agents, and robust ticketing across web, SMS, messaging and email
- Automations
- Help Desk and Ticketing: Ticketing, Shared inbox, Threads and tasks, Customer portal
- Analytics: OOB analytics and standard reports
Free Trial
Ada
No trial information availableFreshdesk
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
130
8.6
3,259
Ease of Use
8.9
133
8.9
3,281
Ease of Setup
8.6
117
8.6
2,338
Ease of Admin
8.8
121
8.7
2,198
Quality of Support
9.4
130
8.7
3,156
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
120
8.8
2,121
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
127
8.8
3,231
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
Not enough data
8.9
2239
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
2256
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2181
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2060
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1808
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2090
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
2018
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1373
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
328
Not enough data
7.4
324
Agentic AI - Help Desk
Not enough data
7.1
58
Not enough data
6.8
57
Not enough data
7.2
56
Communication Channels
Not enough data
8.6
1925
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
2087
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1313
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1190
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
935
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
1156
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1658
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1548
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1149
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1875
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1962
|
Verified
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Interaction
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Generation
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
System
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Messenger
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Channels
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customers
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Channels
Not enough data
8.4
358
Not enough data
8.0
334
Not enough data
7.5
323
Design
Not enough data
8.2
331
Not enough data
7.8
335
Not enough data
8.3
355
Not enough data
8.3
344
Not enough data
8.4
332
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
263
Not enough data
7.7
263
Usability
Not enough data
8.8
264
Not enough data
8.7
260
Not enough data
8.8
252
Reporting
Not enough data
8.6
246
Not enough data
8.5
242
Not enough data
8.6
254
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
179
Not enough data
7.6
179
Responses
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Responses
8.6
69
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
9.1
68
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.0
56
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
60
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.6
63
Not enough data
7.7
68
Not enough data
7.7
49
Not enough data
8.7
59
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
Conversational Platform
9.1
18
8.3
432
8.3
12
8.3
378
9.0
14
8.3
371
8.3
11
8.4
307
Support Automation
8.6
15
8.4
388
8.7
18
8.4
408
8.8
17
8.3
373
9.0
18
8.2
314
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
207
Not enough data
7.4
203
Platform
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Channel
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Support
9.5
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Automation
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
116
Not enough data
7.9
114
Not enough data
7.6
113
Communication
Not enough data
8.8
584
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
600
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
494
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
199
Not enough data
8.2
202
Internal Use
Not enough data
8.1
1658
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
203
Not enough data
8.2
186
Not enough data
8.8
558
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
518
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
546
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.5
8
7.9
140
Self-Service Experience
8.5
75
8.7
960
8.3
72
8.6
912
8.1
50
8.3
684
7.8
26
8.2
239
8.3
31
8.4
257
Self-Service Platform
8.7
30
8.5
253
8.5
33
8.7
261
8.3
34
8.0
222
8.0
35
8.5
238
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
7.2
6
7.7
16
7.5
6
7.7
15
7.8
6
7.9
16
7.5
6
7.7
17
8.6
6
7.6
17
5.3
6
7.6
16
7.2
6
7.8
16
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
79
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
79
Process
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
162
Not enough data
9.3(won by default)
484
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
371
Channels
Not enough data
9.2(won by default)
479
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
415
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
376
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
340
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
58
Insight
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
382
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
169
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
373
Not enough data
9.1(won by default)
445
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
86
Not enough data
7.7
85
Voice Recognition - AI Voice Assistants
Not enough data
Not enough data
Speech Synthesis - AI Voice Assistants
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and privacy - AI Voice Assistants
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility - AI Voice Assistants
Not enough data
Not enough data
Conversational AI - Conversational Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform integration - Conversational Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics and Reporting - Conversational Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Query Resolution - AI Customer Support Agents
8.3
9
8.9
9
8.0
9
8.5
9
7.6
9
8.3
9
8.7
9
8.5
9
9.1
9
8.0
9
Customer Interaction Automation - AI Customer Support Agents
5.2
8
8.0
9
7.3
8
8.7
10
8.5
9
8.7
10
8.2
10
8.5
10
Automation
8.3
10
9.3
9
8.0
9
8.7
9
5.0
8
9.1
9
Autonomy
6.9
8
6.9
9
7.7
8
8.3
9
7.6
9
8.3
9
8.0
9
8.0
9
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ada and Freshdesk are categorized as AI Customer Support Agents, Conversational Support, Customer Self-Service, Digital Customer Service Platforms, Social Customer Service, and Customer Communications Management
Unique Categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ada
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Freshdesk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
15.3%
Telecommunications
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.1%
Consumer Services
6.1%
Consumer Goods
5.5%
Other
58.3%
Information Technology and Services
17.0%
Computer Software
12.8%
Financial Services
4.1%
Internet
4.1%
Education Management
3.8%
Other
58.2%
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1 Comment
A
Customer Service. Answering Basic FAQ and performing self service automation.Read more
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TB
Freshdesk is a customer support software used to manage and streamline customer service operations. It helps businesses handle customer inquiries, track...Read more
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AB
Freshdesk is a Customer communication portal that will assist you in managing customer queries in various formats in a centralised space with transparency in...Read more
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