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Pricing: Freemium
Editor rating: 3.9/5
Updated: September 2026

Chat, WhatsApp, Messenger and email inbox with AI. Free for up to 10 agents; Growth $19, Pro $49, Enterprise $79 per agent/month billed annually.

Editor's take: Free for up to 10 agents; chat-first support that pairs with Freshdesk for tickets — Sohail Akhtar

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Editor's Verdict

Official Review
Freshchat is the free-for-ten-agents chat inbox. Buy it with Freshdesk if you need tickets; on its own it is a strong Tidio alternative.
3.9 / 5.0
Editor Rating

Reviewed by Sohail Akhtar

Lead Editor & Founder

Pros

What we like

  • Free plan is unusually generous on agent count
  • Broad messaging channel coverage
  • Clear per-agent tiers

Cons

Limitations

  • Ticketing depth lives in Freshdesk, sold separately
  • Monthly billing costs about 20% more
  • AI sessions beyond 500 are metered

Pricing

PlanDetails
FreeFree – up to 10 agents, chat widget, shared inbox, email
GrowthGrowth – $19 per agent/month billed annually (listed on 14 September 2026) – WhatsApp, social messengers, SMS, reporting
ProPro – $49 per agent/month billed annually (listed on 14 September 2026) – automation, multiple SLAs
EnterpriseEnterprise – $79 per agent/month billed annually (listed on 14 September 2026) – allowed domains, JWT auth, IP allow-listing
AddonsAI agent sessions $49 per 100 beyond the first 500; Freddy AI Copilot $29/agent/month; day passes from $2 (listed on 14 September 2026)

Freshchat has a free plan for up to 10 agents. Its pricing page listed Growth at $19 per agent/month, Pro at $49 per agent/month and Enterprise at $79 per agent/month, all billed annually, on 14 September 2026, with annual billing stated as 20% cheaper than monthly. The first 500 AI agent sessions are included; further sessions were $49 per 100. Freddy AI Copilot was $29 per agent/month.

What is Freshchat?

Quick Summary

Freshchat is Freshworks' messaging product: web chat, WhatsApp, Messenger, SMS and email in one inbox with the Freddy AI agent, and a free plan for up to ten agents that most rivals do not match. Its pricing page on 14 September 2026 listed Growth at $19, Pro at $49 and Enterprise at $79 per agent per month billed annually.

Freshchat puts website and in-app chat, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, SMS and email into a shared inbox with routing, canned responses, reporting and the Freddy AI agent for self-service. On 14 September 2026 its pricing page listed a Free plan for up to 10 agents, Growth at $19 per agent per month billed annually, Pro at $49 and Enterprise at $79, with the first 500 AI agent sessions included and further sessions at $49 per 100, Freddy AI Copilot at $29 per agent per month, day passes from $2 and connector tasks at $80 per 5,000. Annual billing was stated as 20% cheaper than monthly. It pairs with Freshdesk when tickets and chat need to live together. See related options.

Associated Tags

live chat software, whatsapp support, free live chat, messaging support, tidio alternative

Key Features

Free plan for up to 10 agents
Web, in-app, WhatsApp, Messenger, SMS and email inbox
Freddy AI agent with 500 sessions included
Routing, canned responses and reporting
Day passes for occasional agents
Pairs with Freshdesk for ticketing

Target Audience

Who should use Freshchat?

Small teams that want free multi-agent chatBusinesses that support on WhatsAppFreshdesk customers who need chat in the same ecosystem
Real Use Cases

How professionals leverage Freshchat – Conversational Support with a Free Plan for 10 Agents

Discover practical workflows and real-world scenarios where Freshchat delivers key solutions.

01

A five-person startup runs site chat and email support on the free plan

02

A retailer answers WhatsApp orders and Messenger questions from one inbox on Growth

03

A team lets the AI agent handle the first 500 conversations a month before paying for more

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freshchat free?
Yes, for up to 10 agents with the chat widget, shared inbox and email, as listed on its pricing page. Paid plans add WhatsApp, social channels and automation.
How much does Freshchat cost?
Growth $19, Pro $49 and Enterprise $79 per agent per month billed annually, as listed on 14 September 2026. Monthly billing was stated as about 20% more.
Freshchat or Tidio?
Freshchat's free plan allows ten agents; Tidio's free plan is limited by conversations. Tidio's Lyro AI is more central; Freshchat wins on channel coverage and Freshdesk integration.