₹2,400/mo
Free trial
Key features
- Shared inbox
- Ticketing
- Multiple inboxes (Advanced and above)
- Round robin assignment (Advanced and above)
- Workflow automation (Advanced and above)
Helpdesk software · Alternatives
Best Workativ alternatives in India (2026)
Workativ is a helpdesk software product from Workativ, Chennai, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 6 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Workativ are Intercom (₹2,400/mo), Plain (On request), Yuma AI (On request), Siena AI (On request) and Kodif (On request). eesel AI is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.
Why businesses look for a Workativ alternative
There is no free plan
Workativ has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Workativ alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Workativ's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Workativ (current) | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Intercom | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Plain | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 3 |  Yuma AI | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 4 |  Siena AI | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 5 |  Kodif | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 6 |  Zipchat AI | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 7 |  Thena | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 8 |  SparrowDesk | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 9 |  Supportbench | $32/agent/month billed annually; $40 monthly | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 10 |  Freshservice | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  Supportbee | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Helpwise | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Zoho Desk Express | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Freshdesk Omni | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Exotel Support Suite | ₹2,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  eesel AI | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Zendesk Suite | ₹4,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  HappyFox | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Wonderchat | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Quickchat AI | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Workativ alternatives in detail
2. Plain
Not Just Tickets Ltd · Altrincham · Helpdesk software · 4/5
AI support platform built for B2B teams, with ticketing and an autonomous support agent.
On request
Free trial
3. Yuma AI
Yuma AI · Cambridge · Helpdesk software · 4/5
AI agents for ecommerce customer support, sales, social and chat.
On request
Free trial
4. Siena AI
Siena AI · Wilmington · Helpdesk software · 4/5
AI agents that handle customer service conversations for commerce brands.
On request
Free trial
5. Kodif
Kodif · San Francisco · Helpdesk software · 3.9/5
AI customer support that takes actions on ecommerce orders and tickets.
On request
Free trial
6. Zipchat AI
Zipchat AI · Wilmington · Helpdesk software · 3.9/5
AI chat agent for ecommerce stores that handles sales and support conversations.
On request
Free trial
7. Thena
Thena · San Francisco · Helpdesk software · 3.9/5
AI customer support for B2B teams across Slack, email and chat.
On request
Free trial
8. SparrowDesk
SparrowDesk · San Francisco · Helpdesk software · 3.9/5
AI customer support helpdesk that automates ticket resolution with AI agents.
On request
Free trial
9. Supportbench
Supportbench · Helpdesk software · 3.9/5
B2B customer support platform with case management, SLAs and built-in AI at a per-agent price.
$32/agent/month billed annually; $40 monthly
Free trial
10. Freshservice
Freshworks · San Mateo · Helpdesk software · 4.7/5
IT service management from Freshworks.
₹1,600/mo
Free trial
Key features
- Incident management
- Problem management
- Change management
- Release management
- Unified service catalog with extensible workflows
Workativ alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Workativ alternatives
How to choose a Workativ alternative
- List your channels and check each is native — WhatsApp especially.
- Knowledge base quality deflects tickets; look at the editor and search.
- Compare per-agent pricing across tiers; the features you need may sit two tiers up.
Workativ alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Workativ in 2026?+
The closest matches to Workativ on App Advisor are Intercom (₹2,400/mo), Plain (On request), Yuma AI (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Workativ, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Workativ?+
Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: eesel AI (On request), Wonderchat (On request), Quickchat AI (On request). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Workativ?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Desk Express starts lowest at ₹500/mo. eesel AI also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Workativ?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Freshservice (₹1,600/mo), Supportbee (₹1,000/mo), Helpwise (₹1,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Workativ vs Intercom: which is better?+
Intercom is the closest match to Workativ in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Workativ alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in helpdesk software or a category Workativ also covers, and Workativ's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
Free shortlist
Not sure which Workativ alternative fits?
Tell us your team size and budget and we'll send a shortlist of three.
Related alternatives
Intercom alternativesPlain alternativesYuma AI alternativesSiena AI alternativesKodif alternativesZipchat AI alternativesThena alternativesSparrowDesk alternativesSupportbench alternativesFreshservice alternativesSupportbee alternativesHelpwise alternativesAll helpdesk software alternativesBrowse all alternatives