analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
FRSH: 4—EGHT: 1wins
Rule of 40
36.9FRSH
10.3EGHT
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Revenue Growth
17.3%FRSH
2.0%EGHT
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Gross Margin
85%FRSH
66%EGHT
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FCF Margin
19.7%FRSH
8.3%EGHT
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Operating Margin
-4.1%FRSH
3.4%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
FRSH
36.9check_circle
EGHT
10.3
Revenue GrowthYoY
FRSH
17.3%check_circle
EGHT
2.0%
Gross Margin% of revenue
FRSH
85%check_circle
EGHT
66%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
FRSH
19.7%check_circle
EGHT
8.3%
Operating MarginGAAP
FRSH
-4.1%
EGHT
3.4%check_circle
NRRNet retention
FRSH
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
FRSH
2.4x
EGHT
0.7xcheck_circle
Market CapUSD
FRSH
$2.6Bcheck_circle
EGHT
$266.8M
ARR GrowthYoY
FRSH
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
FRSH
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, Freshworks Inc. trades at 2.4x EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at 0.7x. On the Rule of 40, Freshworks Inc. scores 36.9 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 10.3, placing Freshworks Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Freshworks Inc. 85% vs 8X8 INC /DE/ 66%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.