Salesmate vs Freshsales
Pricing last verified from each vendor's own site.
Verdict
Both bundle CRM with phone and AI. Salesmate starts at $23/user/mo billed annually (Basic) with its Skara AI agent. Freshsales starts lower at $9/user/mo billed annually (Growth), with Pro at $39 and its Freddy AI Agent sold as an add-on ($49 per 100 sessions).
- Consider Salesmate if: You want an AI agent included in the CRM and sales, marketing and support in one app.
- Consider Freshsales if: You want the lowest published entry price from the Freshworks suite.
Factual summary
- Both are listed under Sales CRMs.
- Lowest listed monthly price: Salesmate $23, Freshsales $9 (plans and billing terms differ; check each vendor page).
This is a factual comparison drawn from vendor sites, not a recommendation. Which fits depends on your channels, volume and budget.
| Salesmate | Freshsales | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | AI-powered CRM for sales, marketing and support teams, with an AI agent called Skara. | Freshworks' sales CRM with sequences, built-in phone and Freddy AI. |
| Starting price | From $23/mo | From $9/mo |
| Pricing details | Per user/mo billed annually: Basic $23, Pro $39, Business $63 (Basic $29 and Pro $49 billed monthly; annual saves up to 20%); enterprise onboarding packages from $1,999; 15-day free trial | Billed annually: Growth $9/user/mo, Pro $39, Enterprise $59; Freddy AI Agent add-on $49 per 100 sessions; free trial |
| Model | subscription | subscription |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Channels | email, phone | email, phone |
| Last verified | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-28 |
FAQ
What is the difference between Salesmate and Freshsales?
Both bundle CRM with phone and AI. Salesmate starts at $23/user/mo billed annually (Basic) with its Skara AI agent. Freshsales starts lower at $9/user/mo billed annually (Growth), with Pro at $39 and its Freddy AI Agent sold as an add-on ($49 per 100 sessions).
Which is cheaper, Salesmate or Freshsales?
Freshsales has the lower listed entry price ($9 vs $23 per month), but plan limits and billing terms differ.
When should I choose Salesmate over Freshsales?
Consider Salesmate if: You want an AI agent included in the CRM and sales, marketing and support in one app. Consider Freshsales if: You want the lowest published entry price from the Freshworks suite.
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