Customer Support · head to head
Freshservice vs UserVoice
The short version
- Only UserVoice has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Freshservice change, problem and release management require the Pro plan at $99 per agent per month, so core ITIL processes sit two tiers up; UserVoice no tier names, prices or billing cycles are published on the pricing page; every call to action reads Talk to an Expert rather than showing a figure
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Freshservice and UserVoice actually diverge.
| Attribute | Freshservice | UserVoice |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | usage-based |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2010 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Customer Support).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Freshservice
- Incident management
- Asset management
- Change management
- Knowledge base
- Automation
- Reporting
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
Only in UserVoice
Nothing recorded that Freshservice does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Freshservice
- IT service management and internal help desk ticketingnot UserVoice
- Asset management and change control for IT teamsnot UserVoice
UserVoice
- Collecting and prioritizing customer feedback from multiple channelsnot Freshservice
- Building internal feedback portals for product teamsnot Freshservice
- Mapping customer needs to product roadmap decisionsnot Freshservice
- Consolidating voice of customer across feedback channelsnot Freshservice
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Freshservice
- Change, problem and release management require the Pro plan at $99 per agent per month, so core ITIL processes sit two tiers up
- Every plan includes only 100 ITAM asset units, with more sold separately regardless of tier
- Orchestration transactions are metered monthly, from 1,000 on Starter to 20,000 on Enterprise, with extra packs at $250 per 1,000
- The Freddy AI copilot is a $29 per agent per month add on on top of Pro or Enterprise
- Sandbox and audit logs are Enterprise only, which carries no published price
UserVoice
- No tier names, prices or billing cycles are published on the pricing page; every call to action reads Talk to an Expert rather than showing a figure
- Pricing is based on feedback volume and which integrations are connected rather than a flat seat price, so cost cannot be estimated without a sales conversation
Pricing, plan by plan
Freshservice
$19/month- Starter$19/month
- Incident management
- Knowledge base
- Self-service portal
- Growth$49/month
- Asset management
- Approval workflows
- SLA management
- Pro$95/month
- Problem management
- Change management
- Release management
- Enterprise$119/month
- Freddy AI
- Audit logs
- Custom SSL
UserVoice
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the UserVoice review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Freshservice if
- You need incident management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want asset management.
Questions people ask
- Is Freshservice or UserVoice better?
- Neither clearly leads. Freshservice starts at $19/month and UserVoice at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Freshservice or UserVoice?
- UserVoice has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Freshservice and Free for UserVoice.
- Does Freshservice or UserVoice run on more platforms?
- Freshservice runs on Web, Ios, Android. UserVoice runs on Web.
- Can I use UserVoice for free?
- Yes. UserVoice has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Freshservice starts at $19/month.
- What is Freshservice best used for?
- Freshservice is most often used for it service management and internal help desk ticketing, asset management and change control for it teams. Of those, it service management and internal help desk ticketing and asset management and change control for it teams are not what UserVoice is typically brought in for.
- What can Freshservice do that UserVoice cannot?
- Freshservice covers Incident management, Asset management, Change management, Knowledge base.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Freshservice: How much does Freshservice cost?
Freshservice is priced per agent per month on annual billing: Starter at $19, Growth at $49 and Pro at $99. Enterprise is quoted by sales. Freshworks states annual billing is 20% cheaper than monthly.
SourceUserVoice: Does UserVoice charge per user seat or by usage?
UserVoice uses a usage-based pricing model that scales with what you use, never by seat. Costs depend on feedback volume, tools leveraged, and integrations connected, not the number of people on your team.
SourceFreshservice: Does Freshservice have a free trial?
Yes. Freshworks states you get free unrestricted access to all features available in Freshservice for 14 days after sign up, plus 3 free Day Passes for occasional agents.
SourceUserVoice: Can I try UserVoice before committing to a paid plan?
Yes, UserVoice offers 30-day free trials after booking a demo. No credit card is required to start the trial.
SourceFreshservice: Which Freshservice plan includes change management?
Problem management, change management, major incident management and release management all start on the Pro plan at $99 per agent per month. The Growth plan at $49 covers service catalog, SLA and on-call management.
SourceUserVoice: What happens if I need help during onboarding?
UserVoice includes expert onboarding and dedicated customer success manager support with all paid plans to help you get started.
SourceFreshservice: How much does Freddy AI cost on Freshservice?
Freddy AI Copilot is an optional add-on at $29 per agent per month on the Pro plan. The Freddy AI Agent in its Classic form is included on the Enterprise plan.
SourceRelated pages
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