The verdict
On the data we hold, Softr comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Only Softr has a free plan to start on.
- Both start at $19/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Tech stack ranking, Softr places 36 and Freshservice by Freshworks 53 of 72.
Side by side
| At a glance | SOSoftr | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $19/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
Freshservice by Freshworks
- Starter19 per agent per month billed annually.$228/yr/seat
- Growth49 per agent per month billed annually.$588/yr/seat
- Pro99 per agent per month billed annually.$1,188/yr/seat
SO
Softr
- Basicindividuals powering work productivity$19/mo
- Prosmall teams building operational tools$99/mo
- Businesscompanies building advanced systems at scale$329/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Freshservice by Freshworks if…
Internal IT teams at small and mid-sized companies that need a service desk with incident, asset and change management, and want to extend it to HR and finance requests.
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