GuruSup vs Freshdesk: Beyond the Help Desk
Freshdesk manages tickets. GuruSup resolves conversations. Upgrade from a help desk to an AI-powered support platform.
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Freshdesk is a solid, affordable help desk — but it's fundamentally a ticketing system. GuruSup is an AI-first platform where autonomous agents handle support, sales, and operations end-to-end. If you need more than ticket management — if you want conversations actually resolved without human intervention — GuruSup is the modern alternative to Freshdesk.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GuruSup | Freshdesk |
|---|---|---|
| AI Agents | Autonomous AI agents for support, sales & ops. 95% resolution rate out of the box. | Freddy AI for suggestions and ticket classification. Limited autonomous resolution. |
| Pricing | Transparent pricing with free plan. No per-agent fees. AI included. | Free plan available. Paid from $15/agent/month. AI features in higher tiers. |
| Channels | 11 channels unified: WhatsApp, email, webchat, Instagram, Telegram, voice & more. | Email, phone, chat, social media. WhatsApp via Freshchat (separate product). |
| Setup Time | Live in minutes. Connect channels, upload docs, AI starts working immediately. | Relatively quick setup. A few days for basic configuration. |
| Knowledge Base | Semantic search (RAG) over all your docs. Agents find and cite the right answer automatically. | Built-in knowledge base for self-service. Article suggestions to agents. |
| Automations & Actions | AI executes real actions: refunds, CRM updates, database queries, workflow triggers — during the conversation. | Rule-based automations for ticket routing, SLA management, and canned responses. |
| Integrations | 141+ integrations including Shopify, any REST API, SQL databases, and Composio. | 500+ marketplace apps. Native Freshworks ecosystem integrations. |
| Voice Support | AI voice agents with <500ms latency. Real-time conversation without IVR menus. | Freshcaller integration for phone support. Traditional IVR and call routing. |
| Multilingual | Automatic detection and bidirectional translation. Works across all channels. | Multi-language portal and articles. No automatic conversation translation. |
| Reporting | Per-agent performance metrics, resolution rates, CSAT & NPS after every interaction. | Comprehensive reporting dashboard. Custom reports in higher tiers. |
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Why GuruSup
From Ticket Manager to Problem Solver
Freshdesk organizes your tickets. GuruSup eliminates most of them. Our AI agents resolve conversations autonomously — your team only handles the cases that truly need a human.
Better Value, Better Results
Freshdesk is affordable — but you still pay per agent and for AI add-ons. GuruSup includes AI agents, voice, and omnichannel support with no per-seat pricing. Pay for value, not headcount.
One Platform, Not Five Products
Freshworks splits support across Freshdesk, Freshchat, Freshcaller, and more. GuruSup unifies everything — chat, voice, WhatsApp, email, AI — in a single platform.
AI Actions, Not Just Suggestions
While Freddy AI suggests responses, GuruSup agents execute: process refunds in Shopify, update records in your CRM, query your database — all within the conversation.
AI Voice, No IVR Menus
Replace frustrating phone trees with AI voice agents that understand, respond, and take action in real time — under 500ms latency.
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