Two SMB-friendly help desks compared on price and fit.
✓ The pick — Zoho Desk
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Help desk and ticketing software from Zoho with automation, SLAs, and AI, integrated with the Zoho suite.
Help desk and ticketing software from Freshworks for multichannel customer support.
The all-in India cost for a GST-registered business (card forex included), plus the gross figure if you can't reclaim GST, billing model, and free-plan availability. Cheaper entry price is marked.
| India buying factor | Zoho Desk | Freshdesk |
|---|---|---|
| India price (entry) | ₹420/user/mo ✓ | ₹1,873/user/mo |
| If you can't reclaim GST | ₹496/mo | ₹2,211/mo |
| Billing model | Per user / seat | Per user / seat |
| Bills in | INR — no forex | USD — forex applies |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
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Both are excellent value for Indian SMBs. Zoho Desk is INR-priced with a free plan for up to 3 agents and fits the Zoho stack. Freshdesk has a slightly more polished all-round experience with a free tier for 2 agents. Choose Zoho Desk for INR pricing and Zoho integration; Freshdesk for the smoother interface.
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