Add office photos
Employer?
Claim Account for FREE
Freshworks
3.5
based on 695 Reviews
Video summary
Company Overview
Company Locations
Working at Freshworks
Company Summary
0
Overall Rating
3.5/5
based on 695 reviews
8% below
industry average
Critically rated for
Promotions, Job security, Work satisfaction
Work Policy
Hybrid
66% employees reported
Monday to Friday
87% employees reported
Flexible timing
79% employees reported
No travel
66% employees reported
View detailed work policy
Top Employees Benefits
Free meal
39 employees reported
Cafeteria
39 employees reported
Health insurance
33 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
29 employees reported
View all benefits
About Freshworks
Founded in2010 (15 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count--
HeadquartersSan Mateo,California, United States
Office Locations
--
Websitefreshworks.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
Are you managing Freshworks's employer brand? To edit company information,
claim this page for free
View in video summary
FreshWorks is a cloud-based business management applications provider company. The product portfolio includes Freshdesk (cloud-based customer support software), FreshService (online IT service management software), FreshCaller (cloud-based call center software provider), Freshchat(enterprise chat application), FreshSales (sales CRM software) and Freshmarketer(marketing software for digital marketers), Freshconnect(an enterprise collaboration software), and Freshping(website monitoring tool). Offers subscription-based pricing model. Clientele includes Honda, Toshiba, Cisco, Lenskart, Zoom, Zomato, UNICEF, Team Viewer, Carat Lane, and Money Corp.
Managing your company's employer brand?
Claim this Company Page for FREE
Freshworks Ratings
based on 695 reviews
Overall Rating
3.5/5
How AmbitionBox ratings work?
5
236
4
176
3
134
2
60
1
89
Category Ratings
3.6
Salary
3.6
Work-life balance
3.4
Company culture
3.3
Skill development
3.2
Work satisfaction
3.0
Job security
3.0
Promotions
Freshworks is rated 3.5 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 695 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
Read more
Gender Based Ratings at Freshworks
based on 636 reviews
3.3
Rated by 201 Women
Rated 3.5 for Work-life balance and 3.5 for Salary
3.5
Rated by 435 Men
Rated 3.7 for Work-life balance and 3.7 for Salary
Work Policy at Freshworks
based on 134 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
66%
Work from office
29%
Permanent work from home
5%
Freshworks Reviews
Top mentions in Freshworks Reviews
+ 5 more
Compare Freshworks with Similar Companies
Change Company | Change Company | Change Company | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall Rating | 3.5/5 based on 695 reviews | 3.7/5 based on 89.7k reviews | 3.8/5 based on 21k reviews | 4.3/5 based on 970 reviews |
Highly Rated for | No highly rated category | Job security Work-life balance | Work-life balance | Job security Company culture Work-life balance |
Critically Rated for | Job security Promotions Work satisfaction | Promotions Salary Work satisfaction | Promotions Salary | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 66% employees reported | Work from office 81% employees reported | Hybrid 83% employees reported | Work from office 78% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.3 Average rated by 201 women | 3.8 Good rated by 26k women | 3.8 Good rated by 5.5k women | 4.4 Good rated by 181 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.5 Good rated by 435 men | 3.6 Good rated by 58.5k men | 3.8 Good rated by 14.5k men | 4.3 Good rated by 684 men |
Job security | 3.0 Average | 4.5 Good | 3.7 Good | 4.5 Good |
View more
Freshworks Salaries
Freshworks salaries have received with an average score of 3.6 out of 5 by 695 employees.
Senior Software Engineer
(294 salaries)
Unlock
₹10.6 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
Software Engineer
(183 salaries)
Unlock
₹6.7 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
Lead Software Engineer
(176 salaries)
Unlock
₹18.5 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr
Product Specialist
(113 salaries)
Unlock
₹5 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
Senior Software Engineer Testing
(99 salaries)
Unlock
₹9.5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr
Technical Account Manager
(96 salaries)
Unlock
₹7.1 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
Senior Business Analyst
(61 salaries)
Unlock
₹9.1 L/yr - ₹21.3 L/yr
Customer Success Manager
(56 salaries)
Unlock
₹6.8 L/yr - ₹22.1 L/yr
Customer Success Specialist
(55 salaries)
Unlock
₹7.5 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
Software Developer
(54 salaries)
Unlock
₹4.1 L/yr - ₹17.4 L/yr
Freshworks Interview Questions
Interview questions by designation
Top Freshworks interview questions and answers
Get interview-ready with top interview questions
Freshworks Jobs
Popular Designations Freshworks Hires for
Marketing
Create job alerts
Senior Manager
Create job alerts
Sales Director
Create job alerts
Staff Engineer
Create job alerts
Popular Skills Freshworks Hires for
Freshworks News
View all
Rising Industries & Top Startups to Watch
- In 2025, India's tech startup ecosystem remains strong, with key cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai leading the way in innovation and investment.
- HealthTech startups in India are leveraging technology to improve healthcare services, with companies like PharmEasy, HealthifyMe, and 1mg transforming the industry.
- Cleantech and renewable energy startups like Ecozen, Freyr Energy, and GPS Renewables are driving sustainable solutions through AI and IoT.
- AI startups such as Avaamo and Senseforth are at the forefront of leveraging artificial intelligence for enterprise solutions and customer interactions.
- E-commerce startups like Flipkart, Myntra, and Nykaa are redefining online retail with personalized experiences and quick delivery services.
- SaaS startups in India, including Zoho and Freshworks, are offering innovative cloud-based solutions for businesses across various industries.
- India's startup ecosystem is supported by strong investor confidence, government initiatives, and a growing digital economy, positioning the country as a global technology leader.
- These startups play a vital role in India's journey towards a $5 trillion economy and establishing itself as a technology powerhouse.
- With a focus on innovation and scalability, these startups are driving real-world impact and disruption in their respective sectors.
- The future of India's startup ecosystem is bright, with companies continuously expanding, disrupting, and innovating to address global challenges.
VIE Stories | 17 Feb, 2025
Softbank’s cautious AI approach; Preserving produce via solar power
- Honasa Consumer, the parent company of Mamaearth, rebounded to a net profit of Rs 26 crore in Q3 after a loss in the previous quarter, with revenue reaching Rs 517.5 crore driven by beauty and personal care segment growth.
- SaaS major Freshworks reduced its loss by a third to $95.36 million in FY24 while increasing operating revenue, focusing on customer retention and expansion.
- SoftBank Group Corp reported a loss of 369.16 billion yen in Q3 FY24, with a substantial loss on investments at SoftBank Vision Funds, but remains optimistic about AI investments, particularly the Stargate Project.
- Startup Rapido raised Rs 250 crore in Series E funding, Lucidity secured $21 million in Series A, and Nivaan Care raised $4.25 million in seed funding.
- Khetar, a company founded to address post-harvest losses in agriculture, uses a dehydration system to preserve produce through solar power, aiming for sustainable and innovative solutions in farming.
- Cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues credits Women's Premier League and domestic cricket for promoting talent in women's cricket, emphasizing the importance of experience, adaptability, and dedication in her success.
- Mamaearth's success and Nykaa's profit surge reflect the growth in beauty and personal care segment sales driven by product variety, online shopping convenience, and social media influence.
- Amazon's pilot for 10-minute deliveries with Amazon Now in Bengaluru raises questions on its entry into the quick commerce trend and timing of its launch.
- SoftBank's cautious approach towards AI investments and its recent loss due to portfolio company performance highlights the challenges in the tech investment landscape.
- Adobe's Firefly Video Model and Goldman Sachs' diversity policy changes are notable updates in the tech and finance sectors, showcasing industry shifts and responses to market dynamics.
- Coca-Cola's potential shift to more plastic bottles in the US due to potential aluminium can price increases from tariffs underlines the impact of trade policies on major corporations.
Yourstory | 13 Feb, 2025
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (February 12, 2025)
- SoftBank reported a Q3 loss of 369,165 billion yen due to declining shares of its top portfolio companies during the period.
- Zeta's CEO, Bhavin Turakhia, prioritizes aggressive growth over an IPO, focusing on client acquisition and revenue expansion in the US and India.
- Jemimah Rodrigues credits the Women's Premier League and domestic cricket for advancing women's cricket, noting the rise of new talent and fan following.
- Freshworks reduced its loss by 31% in FY24, with a 22% revenue growth in Q4, reaching $194.6 million.
- Rapido is set to raise Rs 250 crore from Prosus in Series E funding, with Prosus gaining a 2.9% stake in the company.
- Nivaan Care secured $4.25 million in seed funding to expand into new clinics and offer regenerative medicine treatments for chronic pain management.
- Mysa announced a seed funding of $2.8 million led by Blume Ventures to enhance platform capabilities and drive customer expansion.
- Future AGI received $1.6 million in pre-seed funding to scale its AI lifecycle management platform and strengthen its technology stack.
- Vidysea raised $1 million in seed funding from Zee Learn and Aarvi Family to enhance its AI-driven study abroad platform for personalised career guidance.
- GoRally secured $750,000 in pre-seed funding to expand its pickleball chain and launch a tech platform for community engagement.
Yourstory | 12 Feb, 2025
Freshworks Narrows Loss To $95 Mn In 2024, Revenue Up 21%
- Nasdaq-listed SaaS company Freshworks narrowed its consolidated net loss by 22% in Q4 2024.
- Total revenue for Freshworks increased by 21% in 2024.
- Freshworks outperformed its estimates in Q4 with 22% YoY revenue growth.
- Freshworks provides customer relationship management and employee experience solutions.
Inc42 | 12 Feb, 2025
Freshworks pares down loss by 31% in FY24; Q4 revenue jumps 22%
- SaaS major Freshworks reduced its loss by 31% to $95.36 million in FY24.
- Operating revenue rose by 20.8% to $720.4 million in FY24.
- Q4 revenue for Freshworks increased by 22% to $194.6 million.
- Freshworks reported a rise in total operating expenses to $189 million in Q4.
Yourstory | 12 Feb, 2025
Freshworks reports reduced net loss in December 2024 quarter and for full year
- Freshworks reports reduced net loss in December 2024 quarter and for full year.
- For the full year, net loss declined to $95 million ($137 million) on 21% growth in revenue to $720 million ($596 million).
- Freshworks expected first quarter 2025 revenue to be in the range of $190 million-$193 million and $809 million-$821 million for the full year.
- Freshworks outperformed its estimates in Q4 with revenue growing 22% YoY to $194.6 million, operating cash flow margin of 21% and adjusted free cash flow margin of 21%.
HinduBusinessLine | 12 Feb, 2025
Freshworks reports strong quarter with 22% revenue growth and earnings beat
- Freshworks Inc. reported a strong Q4 with a 22% year-over-year revenue growth and beating analyst expectations for earnings per share.
- Adjusted earnings per share for Q4 were 14 cents, up from eight cents in the previous year, while revenue reached $194.6 million.
- For the full fiscal year 2024, Freshworks reported adjusted earnings per share of 43 cents and revenue of $720.4 million, both showing a significant increase from the previous year.
- Freshworks gained notable customers in Q4 and signed a strategic agreement with Unisys Corp, while also setting positive outlooks for fiscal 2025 with higher revenue expectations.
Siliconangle | 12 Feb, 2025
Fund of Funds 2.0: Bet on manufacturing; Matching startups with talent using AI
- Nykaa's parent FSN E-commerce ventures saw a growth of 27% in the operating revenue, driven by the beauty vertical
- Over the past year, Nykaa has been looking to put down its roots in international markets, especially the GCC region
- Peak XV Partners is divesting from Freshworks, after selling about a 1% stake in the company for $51.5 million
- The Government of India unveiled the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), armed with a budget of Rs 10,000 crore; recent data shows that AIFs supported by FFS have already invested more than Rs 20,000 crore in over 1,100 startups
- YourTribe is designed specifically for startups, going beyond traditional job portals by curating top talent and intelligently matching candidates based on skills, career aspirations, and cultural fit
- Zepto’s Co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha launched Zepto's first all-women dark store in Chennai’s Madambakkam run by a team of 25 women
- McDonald's global comparable sales posted a surprise rise in the fourth quarter on Monday aided by demand in the Middle East, Japan and China
- The European Union will conduct a review of its multi-billion euro external aid to more closely align the bloc’s funding allocation with its foreign policy interests in the midst of a challenging international environment
- OpenAI is pushing ahead to reduce its reliance on Nvidia for its chip supply by developing its first generation of in-house AI silicon chip
- Trivia: bamboo is considered the fastest-growing plant on earth, growing up to 91 cm in a single day
Yourstory | 11 Feb, 2025
Leading SAAS Startup Companies in India to Watch in 2025
- Indian SaaS ecosystem has witnessed exponential growth over the past decade.
- The article covers the top SaaS startup companies in India working on a variety of innovative solutions for niche industries.
- India’s SaaS market is one of the fastest-growing in the world, expected to reach $50 billion by 2025.
- Indian SaaS startups are leveraging the country's strong IT talent pool, cost advantages, and increasing digital adoption to build scalable, world-class products for both domestic and international markets.
- Some of the companies mentioned in the article are Zoho, Freshworks, Keka, WebEngage, Druva, CleverTap, and Unbxd.
- WebEngage is especially positioning itself to be a top choice for companies looking to enhance customer relationships by offering AI-powered tools and integrations with other platforms.
- The rising trend of remote work has created a need for cloud-based collaboration and business tools, making India, with its lower operating costs, an ideal place for SaaS startups to thrive.
- Indian SaaS startups can secure funding through various ways including angel investors, venture capital firms, government grants, and startup incubators.
- Indian SaaS companies serve various industries such as e-commerce, healthcare, finance, marketing, and cloud security.
VIE Stories | 10 Feb, 2025
‘India is super important for us’: Freshworks CEO on harnessing engineering talent
- Freshworks CEO, Dennis Woodside, emphasizes the importance of harnessing India's engineering and software talent for innovation and global expansion.
- India serves as a development hub for Freshworks, with over 3,800 employees working on product development in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
- Freshworks also recognizes India as a crucial market in the customer experience (CX) segment and focuses on scaling to support customers with large user bases.
- Freshworks' AI offerings, particularly Freddy AI, have contributed to the company's growth, attracting over 1,700 paying customers and delivering productivity gains for customer support agents.
Yourstory | 10 Jan, 2025
Powered by
Freshworks Offices
Compare Freshworks with
Salesforce
4.0
HCLTech
3.5
Infosys
3.6
Wipro
3.7
Tech Mahindra
3.5
Persistent Systems
3.5
Mphasis
3.4
Thomson Reuters
4.1
Oracle Cerner
3.7
Chetu
3.3
R Systems International
3.3
Globant
3.8
Temenos
3.3
EbixCash Limited
4.0
Amadeus
3.9
UKG
3.1
Veritas
4.0
AVEVA
4.3
Visteon
3.6
Blue Yonder
3.9
Edit your company information by claiming this page
Contribute & help others!
You can choose to be anonymous
Companies Similar to Freshworks
Zoho
Internet, IT Services & Consulting, Software Product
4.3
• 970 reviews
LTIMindtree
BPO/KPO, IT Services & Consulting
3.8
• 21k reviews
Tech Mahindra
BPO/KPO, Consulting, Analytics & KPO, Engineering & Construction, IT Services & Consulting
3.5
• 35.1k reviews
Persistent Systems
Telecom, FinTech, Healthcare, Emerging Technologies, IT Services & Consulting, Software Product
3.5
• 3.9k reviews
Mphasis
Financial Services, Hardware & Networking, Insurance, Emerging Technologies, IT Services & Consulting
3.4
• 8.3k reviews
Thomson Reuters
Financial Services, BPO, Emerging Technologies, Software Product, Content Development
4.1
• 1.6k reviews
Oracle Cerner
Software Product
3.7
• 1.3k reviews
Chetu
Software Product
3.3
• 1k reviews
Freshworks FAQs
When was Freshworks founded?
Freshworks was founded in 2010. The company has been operating for 15 years primarily in the Software Product sector.
Where is the Freshworks headquarters located?
Freshworks is headquartered in San Mateo,California.
How many employees does Freshworks have in India?
Freshworks currently has more than 4,200+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in Freshworks based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Freshworks have good work-life balance?
Freshworks has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 59% employees rated Freshworks 4 or above, while 41% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Freshworks work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Freshworks good for career growth?
Career growth at Freshworks is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.0. 41% employees rated Freshworks 3 or below, while 59% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Freshworks promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in Freshworks?
Working at Freshworks does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, job security and work satisfaction, based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
Stay ahead in your career. Get AmbitionBox app
Helping over 1 Crore job seekers every month in choosing their right fit company
70 Lakh+
Reviews
5 Lakh+
Interviews
4 Crore+
Salaries
1 Cr+
Users/Month
Contribute to help millions
Get AmbitionBox app
Made with ❤️ in India. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. All rights reserved © 2024 Info Edge (India) Ltd.
Follow us
