Comparison
FreshworksvsZoho CRM
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Freshworks | Zoho CRM |
|---|---|---|
| AI features | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in calling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contact management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lead scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pipeline management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting & analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Third-party integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
Freshworks Pricing
Free
Free
Growth
$18.00/mo
Pro
$47.00/mo
Enterprise
$83.00/mo
Zoho CRM Pricing
Free
Free
Standard
$14.00/mo
Professional
$23.00/mo
Enterprise
$40.00/mo
Ultimate
$52.00/mo
Freshworks
Pros
- Generous free plan
- High user ratings
- Intuitive interface
- Strong AI capabilities
- Affordable pricing
- Excellent integrations
- Responsive support
- Omnichannel communication
Cons
- Limited customization on lower plans
- Single pipeline in Growth
- AI advanced features Enterprise-only
- Can get pricey for large teams
- Some features as add-ons
- Learning curve for advanced workflows
- Reporting limitations in base plans
Zoho CRM
Pros
- Excellent SMB value
- Affordable & scalable pricing
- Fast implementation
- Highly customizable
- Seamless Zoho integrations
- Powerful AI & automation
- User-friendly UI
- Strong reporting tools
Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Complex setup/customization
- Occasional integration glitches
- Feature overload
- Limited lower-tier support
- Cluttered interface sometimes
The Verdict
Freshworks and Zoho CRM are neck and neck — both score within a fraction of each other on our DuelStack rating. Freshworks stands out for generous free plan, while Zoho CRM edges ahead on affordable & scalable pricing. On budget alone, Zoho CRM wins (starts at $14/mo). Either is a solid choice — pick the one that fits your workflow.