Gladly wins for dtc and consumer brands wanting premium support experiences.
Gladly has a 4.7 rating vs 4.2 for Freshdesk. Freshdesk is the better pick if you need mid-market teams wanting zendesk-level features at dramatically lower prices..
Performance overview
Freshdesk
Gladly
Overall
4.24.7
Ease of use
4.24.7
Value for money
4.24.3
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Freshdesk
Gladly
★ Winner
Rating
★ 4.2 (267)
★ 4.7 (58)
Starting price
$15/agent/mo (Growth)
Custom (starts ~$150/agent/mo)
Free tier
Choose based on your needs
Choose Freshdesk if...
Best for
Mid-market teams wanting Zendesk-level features at dramatically lower prices.
Dramatically cheaper than Zendesk at comparable feature levels
Free tier for 2 agents is genuinely useful
Choose Gladly if...
Best for
DTC and consumer brands wanting premium support experiences