Freshdesk vs HubSpot Service Hub

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Help Desk Software. Last verified June 8, 2026.

The short answer

Freshdesk ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #3) for Support teams managing customer tickets. A powerful, user-friendly platform offering the best balance of features and affordability.

At a glance

FreshdeskHubSpot Service Hub
Top 11 rank#2 / The 11 Best Help Desk Software#3 / The 11 Best Help Desk Software
Score (out of 9.4)9.18.9
Best forBest overall valueBest for HubSpot users
Pricing$$ ($0 to $79/agent/mo)$$ ($0 to $130/user/mo)
HQSan Mateo, USACambridge, USA
Founded20102006

Freshdesk

A powerful, user-friendly platform offering the best balance of features and affordability.

www.freshworks.com/freshdesk/

See full entry in The 11 Best Help Desk Software

HubSpot Service Hub

Unbeatable integration with HubSpot's CRM for a unified view of the customer journey.

www.hubspot.com/products/service

See full entry in The 11 Best Help Desk Software

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