Help Scout alternatives

Looking for an alternative to Help Scout (shared inbox helpdesk)? Here are 8 customer support tools that do similar things, compared by what they replace, pricing, and free options. Or run the free audit to get one matched to your business.

CrispChat + AI bot (cheap)

Replaces basic live-chat staffing for small teams.

$25/mo
Free plan available
LiveChatLive chat for sales+support

Replaces missed website visitors.

$24/mo
Free trial available
FrontShared inbox + collaboration

Replaces scattered email across the team.

$29/mo
Free trial available
Re:amazeMulti-store helpdesk

Replaces multi-store support overhead.

$29/mo
Free trial available
OlarkSimple live chat

Replaces no live coverage for site visitors.

$29/mo
Free trial available
HappyFoxHelpdesk + ticketing

Replaces manual ticket categorization.

$29/mo
Free trial available
HiverGmail-based helpdesk

Replaces shared support inbox run from gmail.

$19/mo
Free trial available
Freshdesk FreddyAI helpdesk

Replaces ticket categorization + canned replies.

$35/mo
Free trial available

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