analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
FRSH: 4—ACIW: 1wins
Rule of 40
36.9FRSH
24.2ACIW
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Revenue Growth
17.3%FRSH
6.9%ACIW
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Gross Margin
85%FRSH
47%ACIW
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FCF Margin
19.7%FRSH
17.3%ACIW
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Operating Margin
-4.1%FRSH
16.4%ACIW
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NRR
—FRSH
—ACIW
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
FRSH
36.9check_circle
ACIW
24.2
Revenue GrowthYoY
FRSH
17.3%check_circle
ACIW
6.9%
Gross Margin% of revenue
FRSH
85%check_circle
ACIW
47%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
FRSH
19.7%check_circle
ACIW
17.3%
Operating MarginGAAP
FRSH
-4.1%
ACIW
16.4%check_circle
NRRNet retention
FRSH
N/A
ACIW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
FRSH
2.4xcheck_circle
ACIW
3.0x
Market CapUSD
FRSH
$2.6B
ACIW
$4.4Bcheck_circle
ARR GrowthYoY
FRSH
N/A
ACIW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
FRSH
N/A
ACIW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, Freshworks Inc. trades at 2.4x EV/Revenue versus ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. at 3.0x. On the Rule of 40, Freshworks Inc. scores 36.9 compared to ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.'s 24.2, placing Freshworks Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Freshworks Inc. 85% vs ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 47%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.