{"id":43297,"date":"2026-01-08T05:30:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T05:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/?p=43297"},"modified":"2026-04-08T06:56:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:56:16","slug":"freshdesk-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/freshdesk-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Freshdesk Alternatives 2026: Best Helpdesk &#038; Support Software Compared"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Freshdesk is an award-winning customer service solution used by more than 70,000 businesses. Small businesses may have Freshdesk on their software shortlists since the solution is designed for companies of all sizes.<\/p>\r\n<p>In broader helpdesk software rankings, Freshdesk consistently features among the top global platforms (e.g., within the top 10 helpdesk systems in usage studies). (<a href=\"https:\/\/electroiq.com\/stats\/freshdesk-statistics\/\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<p>However, Freshdesk has received complaints for slow loading speeds and bugginess. You want a solution that optimizes your workflow instead of reducing efficiency.<\/p>\r\n<p>This guide will introduce 14 Freshdesk alternatives that offer excellent customer support tools like live chat, shared inbox, knowledge base, AI integration, and more.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a good list of Freshdesk alternatives:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><a href=\"#engagebay\">EngageBay<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#zendesk\">Zendesk<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#zoho\">Zoho Desk<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#helpscout\">Help Scout<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#revechat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">REVE Chat<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#liveagent\">LiveAgent<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#front\">Front<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#intercom\">Intercom<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#hubspot\">HubSpot Service Hub<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#teamsupport\">TeamSupport<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#kustomer\">Kustomer<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#gorgias\">Gorgias<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#tidio\">Tidio<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#jira\">Jira<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#salesforce\">Salesforce<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with an overview of Freshdesk.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/freshdesk-alternatives\/#Freshdesk_Features_and_Pricing\" >Freshdesk Features and Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/freshdesk-alternatives\/#Why_Do_Freshdesk_Users_Look_for_Alternatives\" >Why Do Freshdesk Users Look for Alternatives?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/freshdesk-alternatives\/#How_to_Choose_a_Helpdesk_Alternative_Quick_Checklist\" >How to Choose a Helpdesk Alternative (Quick Checklist)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/freshdesk-alternatives\/#The_Top_15_Freshdesk_Alternatives_For_Customer_Support_Features\" >The Top 15 Freshdesk Alternatives For Customer Support Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/freshdesk-alternatives\/#Wrap_Up\" >Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freshdesk_Features_and_Pricing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Freshdesk Features and Pricing<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Freshdesk is a features-rich service solution that can contextualize your support processes. This section will explore the features therein and the pricing of this service software.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Support desk<\/strong>: With collaborative tools, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/marketing-automation-workflows\/\">automation workflows<\/a>, and simpler processes to uncomplicate ticketing, the support desk is the starring feature of Helpdesk. You can also use it for team collaboration and unifying customer profiles.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Customer insights<\/strong>: Freshdesk wants to spare businesses from losing customers. It will notify those at risk of dropping off the funnel and provide trends and insights that may form the backbone of stronger service.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Contact center: <\/strong>The cloud-based contact center uses <a href=\"https:\/\/telnyx.com\/products\/voice-ai-agents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">voice AI<\/a> to answer customer questions at lightning-fast speed without sacrificing accuracy. The contact center is also built to scale.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Omnichannel support:<\/strong> Reach your audience on the channels they use, including email, messaging, chat, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/crm\/telephony-crm\">telephony<\/a>, or social media.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrations: <\/strong>Freshdesk is ready to use with the top tools, including Jira, Zoho, Nimble, QuickBooks, Xero, and Infusionsoft.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Freshdesk is available at four price points with annual billing.<\/p>\r\n<p>The <strong>Free <\/strong>plan is $0 per user per month, and includes:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>10 users<\/li>\r\n<li>Team collaborations<\/li>\r\n<li>Ticket dispatching<\/li>\r\n<li>Extended email support<\/li>\r\n<li>Integrated ticketing<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Growth <\/strong>is the first paid plan for $15 per user per month. You can use the above features, and:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Collision detection<\/li>\r\n<li>Automation<\/li>\r\n<li>Detailed helpdesk reports<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/service\/custom-ticket-views\">Custom ticket views<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The most popular Freshdesk plan is the <strong>Pro <\/strong>plan for $49 per user per month. It has more of what Freshdesk offers, such as:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Community forums<\/li>\r\n<li>Customer journeys<\/li>\r\n<li>Personalized customer segments<\/li>\r\n<li>5,000 collaborators<\/li>\r\n<li>Custom dashboards and reports<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Enterprise <\/strong>is the most encompassing plan Freshdesk offers. It\u2019s $79 per user per month and includes everything above, plus:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Audit logging with Freddy AI<\/li>\r\n<li>Sandbox<\/li>\r\n<li>Email bot<\/li>\r\n<li>AI social signals<\/li>\r\n<li>Canned response suggestions<\/li>\r\n<li>IP range limitations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Freshdesk_Users_Look_for_Alternatives\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Why Do Freshdesk Users Look for Alternatives?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Freshdesk, while popular, often leaves users looking for alternatives due to various pain points that hinder usability and value.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Here are a few primary reasons why businesses consider switching from Freshdesk:&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Steep learning curve:<\/strong> Small businesses sometimes struggle with Freshdesk&#8217;s complicated interface and may require paid and extensive onboarding.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Performance issues:<\/strong> Many users have reported slow loading times, glitches, and even downtimes. This can disrupt workflows and can frustrate teams.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>High cost for advanced features:<\/strong> Freshdesk may be cost-prohibitive for small businesses looking for advanced features.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Lack of user-friendly interface:<\/strong> There are many alternatives with more intuitive interfaces and usability.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"201\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_a_Helpdesk_Alternative_Quick_Checklist\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">How to Choose a Helpdesk Alternative (Quick Checklist)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"409\">When you\u2019re comparing Freshdesk alternatives, you want to be strategic \u2014 not overwhelmed. Use this checklist to narrow down your options and pick a helpdesk tool that actually works for your business goals.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"683\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"443\">1. Define Your Support Needs<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"683\">Start by listing what <em data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"486\">support channels<\/em> matter most \u2014 email, live chat, phone, social media, messaging apps, or all of them. The right tool should handle the channels your customers prefer without forcing you to pay for unused features.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"934\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"716\">2. Prioritize Core Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"934\">Look for key capabilities like ticketing, SLA management, automation, self-service portals, knowledge bases, and reporting dashboards. More features are good, but they must align with how your team works day to day.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1205\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"961\">3. Evaluate Usability<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1205\">An intuitive interface and easy setup save your team time. Tools that require heavy onboarding or training slow down productivity. Ideally, support agents should be able to start responding to tickets quickly without wrestling with the tool.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1426\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1251\">4. Think About Automation &amp; Productivity<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1426\">Automation \u2014 ticket routing, canned responses, workflows \u2014 matters more as your volume grows. Efficient automation reduces repetitive tasks and keeps resolution times down.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1656\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1469\">5. Check Integrations &amp; Ecosystem Fit<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1656\">Your helpdesk should play nicely with the rest of your stack \u2014 CRM, ecommerce platforms, billing, chat tools, and reporting tools. Seamless data flow between systems boosts efficiency.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1857\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1694\">6. Consider Scalability &amp; Growth<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1857\">Today\u2019s helpdesk should grow with your team. Look at how the pricing and features scale as you add agents, channels, or advanced capabilities like AI workflows.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"2115\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1909\">7. Align With Budget &amp; Total Cost of Ownership<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"2115\">Compare not just list prices but what you\u2019ll actually pay \u2014 licenses, add-ons, onboarding services, and long-term costs. Tools with transparent pricing and flexible plans tend to be easier to budget for.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2315\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2145\">8. Try Before You Commit<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2315\">Whenever possible, take advantage of free trials or demos. Hands-on experience reveals real usability, performance, and how your team actually adapts to the interface.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2489\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2352\">9. Support &amp; Vendor Reliability<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2489\">Good vendor support matters \u2014 fast help, documentation, community resources, and onboarding support can make or break your experience.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2675\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2523\">10. Feedback From Real Users<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2675\">Look for reviews and talk to other teams like yours. Peer insights often highlight real strengths and weaknesses that marketing materials don\u2019t show.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2675\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2675\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79976 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/freshdesk-alternatives-2026-comparison.png\" alt=\"Comparison of Freshdesk and top helpdesk software alternatives with pricing and key features\" width=\"542\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/freshdesk-alternatives-2026-comparison.png 542w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/freshdesk-alternatives-2026-comparison-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2675\"><em><strong>Freshdesk vs best helpdesk alternatives \u2014 pricing, features, and ideal use cases (2026).<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Top_15_Freshdesk_Alternatives_For_Customer_Support_Features\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>The Top 15 Freshdesk Alternatives For Customer Support Features<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If Freshdesk has given you pause, plenty of competitors offer similar services but in a more attractive package that can be easier to use and faster to load.<\/p>\r\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #dbd0e2;\">\r\n<td>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Freshdesk alternative<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Starting price<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Key feature<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>G2 rating<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr id=\"engagebay\">\r\n<td><a href=\"#engagebay\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EngageBay<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$12.74\/month<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM, automation<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.6\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fdf8ff;\">\r\n<td><a href=\"#zendesk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zendesk<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$55\/agent\/month<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI routing, ticketing<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.4\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"#zoho\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoho Desk<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$14\/month<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-service, Zia AI<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.5\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fdf8ff;\">\r\n<td><a href=\"#helpscout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help Scout<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$50\/user\/month<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live chat, automation<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.4\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><a href=\"#revechat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">REVE Chat<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>$14.99\/month<\/td>\r\n<td>Omnichannel Livechat, AI- powered chatbot<\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.6\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"#liveagent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LiveAgent<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15\/agent\/month<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helpdesk, ticketing<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.5\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fdf8ff;\">\r\n<td><a href=\"#front\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Front<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$19\/user\/month<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared inbox, omnichannel marketing<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.4\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"#intercom\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercom<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$29\/seat\/month<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI, workflows<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.3\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fdf8ff;\">\r\n<td><a href=\"#teamsupport\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TeamSupport<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$29\/month<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ticket management, messaging<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.2\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"#hubspot\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HubSpot Service Hub<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15\/month<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge base, ticketing<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.5\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fdf8ff;\">\r\n<td><a href=\"#kustomer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kustomer<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$89\/user\/month<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM, self-service<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.4\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"#gorgias\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gorgias<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10\/month<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automation, order management<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.4\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fdf8ff;\">\r\n<td><a href=\"#tidio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tidio<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$29\/month<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live chat, chatbots<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.5\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"#jira\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jira Service Management<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$19.04\/month<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incident management, automation<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.3\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fdf8ff;\">\r\n<td><a href=\"#salesforce\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salesforce Service Cloud<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$25\/month<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omnichannel, AI-powered tools<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.4\/5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/\"><strong>EngageBay<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best as an affordable all-in-one marketing, sales, and customer support CRM<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new-custom-dashboard-images-Google-Slides-5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48962 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new-custom-dashboard-images-Google-Slides-5.png\" alt=\"EngageBay dashboard screenshot\" width=\"916\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new-custom-dashboard-images-Google-Slides-5.png 916w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new-custom-dashboard-images-Google-Slides-5-300x261.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new-custom-dashboard-images-Google-Slides-5-768x668.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 916px) 100vw, 916px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Among the top alternatives to Freshdesk is EngageBay, the all-in-one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/products\/crm\">CRM software<\/a> with solutions for salespeople, marketers, and customer support teams. EngageBay is designed for startups looking to grow without spending a fortune on their business growth software.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>EngageBay\u2019s Service Bay has features designed to simplify the service rep\u2019s day. Let\u2019s review those features.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Automation: <\/strong>Time is always of the essence in a service role. EngageBay\u2019s seamless automation workflows will simplify the tasks that take up the most time, allowing service teams to redirect their attention to bigger concerns.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>CRM: <\/strong>EngageBay\u2019s built-in CRM harnesses customer data and generates rich insights servicepeople can use to identify a customer\u2019s pain points and serve them more efficiently.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Live chat: <\/strong>EngageBay\u2019s instant support, notifications, shortcuts, and customization make it easy for startups to launch their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/service\/free-live-chat-software\">live chat service<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Helpdesk: <\/strong>Review tickets within EngageBay and automate ticket management to prevent being overwhelmed with too many open tickets.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrations:<\/strong> Connect with SendGrid, Mandrill, Shopify, Mailgun, Zapier, Xero, QuickBooks, Amazon SES, Stripe, RingCentral, Twilio, Plivo, DocuSign, and more.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Live chat and helpdesk are completely free to use. EngageBay also offers four plans:&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Free:<\/strong> Includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/service\/help-desk-software\">helpdesk<\/a>, live chat, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/autoresponder\/\">autoresponders<\/a>, CRM, email campaigns, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Basic:<\/strong> Costs $12.74\/month for 500 contacts, 3,000 emails, lead scoring, canned responses, 360-degree customer view, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Growth:<\/strong> Costs $55.24\/month for 5,000 contacts, 25,000 emails, advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/marketing\/marketing-automation\">marketing automation<\/a>, A\/B testing, service automation, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Pro:<\/strong> Starts at $101.99\/month for unlimited contacts and 50,000 emails, web analytics, role management, account-based marketing, APIs, and premium support.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"148\"><strong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"146\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"427\">\r\n<li data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"237\">\r\n<p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"237\">Affordable all-in-one CRM plus helpdesk bundle \u2014 great for small teams and startups.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"310\">\r\n<p data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"310\">Free plan available with core support, chat, and ticketing features.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"379\">\r\n<p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"379\">Built-in CRM provides unified customer context for service reps.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"427\">\r\n<p data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"427\">Easy onboarding and free migration options.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"440\"><strong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"438\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"581\">\r\n<li data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"500\">\r\n<p data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"500\">Not as feature-rich as enterprise-grade helpdesk tools.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"581\">\r\n<p data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"581\">Advanced workflows and automation are limited compared to large competitors.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_43271\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43271\" style=\"width: 831px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-15-at-12.23.01-1024x297.png\" alt=\"EngageBay positive review screenshot\" width=\"831\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-15-at-12.23.01-1024x297.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-15-at-12.23.01-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-15-at-12.23.01-768x223.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-15-at-12.23.01-1536x446.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-15-at-12.23.01-595xh.png 595w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-15-at-12.23.01.png 1794w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: G2<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>On the other hand, if you&#8217;re looking for an enterprise-grade alternative to Freshdesk, with advanced features, this may not be your best bet.<br><iframe title=\"Ticket Creation and Views | EngageBay\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WrgCZMwluEw\" width=\"456\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"zendesk\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>2. <\/strong><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zendesk.com\/\"><strong>Zendesk<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best for large teams needing robust AI-driven ticketing<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41619 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zendesk.jpeg\" alt=\"zendesk - online contact center tool homepage screenshot\" width=\"789\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zendesk.jpeg 789w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zendesk-300x138.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zendesk-768x352.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zendesk-595xh.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Zendesk is a service and sales software that uses AI and has separate solutions for enterprises and SMBs. You can compare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kustomer.com\/blog\/freshdesk-vs-zendesk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Freshdesk and Zendesk<\/a> to find the best fit for your business.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Included in a Zendesk subscription are these features:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Zendesk AI: <\/strong>The AI tool within Zendesk has routing, workflows, and support without a complex setup.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Automation: <\/strong>Service teams need all the time they can get to route customers. Automation workflows bolstered by the power of AI eliminate extraneous tasks.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Messaging: <\/strong>Create personalized messages that reach customers across various stages of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-pipeline-vs-sales-funnel\/\">sales funnel<\/a> using a channel of their choosing.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Help center: <\/strong>Build a knowledgebase your audience can dig deep into, which will keep your service team\u2019s phone lines less busy.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Ticketing: <\/strong>Track ongoing tickets, organize them by order of priority or other criteria, and close solved tickets within Zendesk.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrations: <\/strong>Zendesk integrates with apps like Slack, Salesforce, Tables, Exporter, PagerDuty, and Mailchimp Campaign.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Zendesk Suite promises basic service starting at $19 a month, but its four pricing plans are costlier than that. The pricing is for annual billing.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Suite Team <\/strong>is $55 per agent per month. The plan includes the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Five agents<\/li>\r\n<li>Ticketing system<\/li>\r\n<li>Standard bots<\/li>\r\n<li>Help Center<\/li>\r\n<li>Messaging<\/li>\r\n<li>Digital onboarding<\/li>\r\n<li>Zendesk support<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Suite Growth <\/strong>costs $89 per agent per month and offers more features, such as:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Live agents<\/li>\r\n<li>Customer satisfaction ratings<\/li>\r\n<li>Self-service customer portal<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Zendesk says the <strong>Suite Professional <\/strong>plan for $115 a month is its most popular. It builds on the features above, adding:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Side conversations<\/li>\r\n<li>Data location options<\/li>\r\n<li>Community forums<\/li>\r\n<li>Live analytics<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The <strong>Suite Enterprise <\/strong>plan has custom pricing based on your needs. You can use every service above and:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Advanced AI add-ons<\/li>\r\n<li>AI Content Cues<\/li>\r\n<li>Custom agent roles<\/li>\r\n<li>Sandbox<\/li>\r\n<li>Contextual workspaces<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"617\"><strong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"615\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"820\">\r\n<li data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"705\">\r\n<p data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"705\">Robust ticketing and support tools with powerful routing and workflow capabilities.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"767\">\r\n<p data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"767\">Strong integrations with major apps and support channels.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"820\">\r\n<p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"820\">Scales well for mid-size to large support teams.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"833\"><strong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"831\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"940\">\r\n<li data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"883\">\r\n<p data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"883\">Higher pricing, especially for smaller teams.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"940\">\r\n<p data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"940\">Some users find the setup and customization complex.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V_HAiJ1zNiE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"zoho\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>3. <a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/desk\/\">Zoho Desk<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best for businesses emphasizing self-service and AI-driven insights<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Zoho-Desk-Top-Rated-Customer-Service-Help-Desk-Software.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41069\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Zoho-Desk-Top-Rated-Customer-Service-Help-Desk-Software.png\" alt=\"Zoho Desk helpdesk software website homepage\" width=\"731\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Zoho-Desk-Top-Rated-Customer-Service-Help-Desk-Software.png 1478w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Zoho-Desk-Top-Rated-Customer-Service-Help-Desk-Software-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Zoho-Desk-Top-Rated-Customer-Service-Help-Desk-Software-1024x542.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Zoho-Desk-Top-Rated-Customer-Service-Help-Desk-Software-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Zoho-Desk-Top-Rated-Customer-Service-Help-Desk-Software-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Zoho Desk is an award-winning Freshdesk alternative for startups, SMBs, and enterprises. Its solutions are tailored toward customer happiness, and the service utilizes an extensive library of integrations.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of Zoho Desk\u2019s features.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Self-service: <\/strong>Zoho Desk supports more reliable customer bases. You can embed self-service tools and plug-ins, develop self-service portals for various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/what-is-audience-segmentation\/\">audience segments<\/a>, and build a knowledge base within the software.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Zia: <\/strong>The AI assistant Zia will send real-time notifications, offer reply suggestions, study sentiment analysis, and tag tickets, freeing up a serviceperson\u2019s schedule.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Ticketing: <\/strong>Zoho Desk is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/omnichannel-marketing-examples\/\">omnichannel platform<\/a> that can gather tickets across channels and unify them.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Customization: <\/strong>Tailor Zoho Desk to your business needs, creating unique templates, layouts, and more.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrations: <\/strong>This desk software integrates with Amazon Connect, Jive, Twilio, Slack, Exotel, RingCentral, JustCall, and Knowlarity, among others.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Zoho Desk offers users four plans to select from. The following costs are for annual billing.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Express:<\/strong> $7\/month for email, social media, web forms, workflows, custom domain, and multi-level escalations<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Standard:<\/strong> $14\/month for live chat, instant messaging, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getguru.com\/reference\/types-of-knowledge-bases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">knowledge base<\/a>, work modes, customer happiness ratings, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Professional:<\/strong> $23\/month for telephony, multi-department, multilingual help center, custom actions, and webhooks.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Enterprise:<\/strong>&nbsp;$40\/month for answer bots, Zia &#8211; AI assistant, skill-based assignment, multi-level IVR, and custom modules.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"978\"><strong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"976\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1132\">\r\n<li data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1022\">\r\n<p data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1022\">Affordable pricing with flexible plans.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1084\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1084\">Built-in AI assistant and extensive self-service portals.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1132\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1132\">Highly customizable omni-channel ticketing.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1145\"><strong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1143\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1249\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1196\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1196\">Can feel complex without proper configuration.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1249\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1249\">Support quality varies across regions and plans.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"helpscout\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>4. <\/strong><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helpscout.com\/\"><strong>Help Scout<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best for small teams prioritizing customer-first live chat<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image18.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25726 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image18.png\" alt=\"Helpscout helpdesk software dashboard screenshot\" width=\"891\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image18.png 891w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image18-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image18-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image18-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Service management through Help Scout provides a collaborative, organized, customer-first approach. The solutions are designed for businesses in the SaaS sphere to manufacturing.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Here is more information on Help Scout\u2019s features.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Live chat: <\/strong>Allow customers to help themselves with instant answers, article recommendations, and chat escalation so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-service-orientation\/\">customer service<\/a> reps can handle the matter.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Messages: <\/strong>The Messages platform within Help Scout engages customers and informs leads to guide them toward a purchasing decision.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Automation: <\/strong>A growing company has more customer demands. Using Help Scout can reduce repetitive tasks so service teams can tackle customer concerns and questions.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrations: <\/strong>Help Scout is integration-friendly, with options such as Jira, Salesforce, HubSpot, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/mailchimp-alternatives\/\">Mailchimp<\/a>, Slack, Docs, Olark, FreshBooks, Webhooks, and more.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Help Scout has three pricing plans available. Here is more information on each, including pricing when you choose annual billing.<\/p>\r\n<p>The <strong>Standard <\/strong>plan for $50 per user per month for 100 contacts and includes what companies need to get started, such as:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>More than 50 integrations<\/li>\r\n<li>Automation workflows<\/li>\r\n<li>Chat and email<\/li>\r\n<li>25 users<\/li>\r\n<li>Two mailboxes<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The <strong>Plus <\/strong>plan costs $75 per user per month for 100 contacts and offers advanced collaborations and features like:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>HubSpot, Jira, and Salesforce apps<\/li>\r\n<li>Teams<\/li>\r\n<li>25 free light users<\/li>\r\n<li>Five mailboxes<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The <strong>Pro <\/strong>plan is custom-priced and includes the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Account optimization reviews<\/li>\r\n<li>Enterprise security<\/li>\r\n<li>25 mailboxes<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1288\"><strong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1286\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1444\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1345\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1345\">Intuitive UI focused on email and live chat support.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1394\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1394\">Strong shared inbox and collaboration tools.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1444\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1444\">Affordable and easy for small teams to adopt.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1457\"><strong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1455\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1553\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1513\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1513\">Some users encounter occasional interface glitches.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1553\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1553\">Support quality has mixed feedback.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"revechat\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>5. REVE Chat<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best Omnichannel Customer Engagement Solution for Support &amp; Sales<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/conservation-brown-ffh8kbihci.edgeone.app\/REVE-Chat.png\" width=\"869\" height=\"408\"><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revechat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">REVE Chat<\/a> is a complete customer engagement solution equipped to serve all businesses with their AI-powered solutions. With modern engagement solutions like live chat, chatbot, campaigns and more, they give a whole list of advanced features that Freshdesk lacks currently.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Here is more information on REVE Chat\u2019s features.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omnichannel Live Chat: Connect your Website, WhatsApp, and other social media channels and communicate with customers through one single inbox.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain AI: REVE Chat\u2019s AI that powers their chatbot, AI Copilot, and AI Agents.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ticketing System: A smart ticketing system that is connected with live chat and chatbot, allowing agents to collect or create tickets for persistent issues.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campaigns: Utilize WhatsApp, Web Push, and SMS campaigns to proactive reach out to customers with offers, sales, updates, and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration Tools: Audio call, Video call, Screen Sharing, and Cobrowsing tools to communicate with customers face-to-face and resolve complex problems with guided assistance.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytics and Insights: Customizable dashboards for performance metrics, goal tracking, and channel-specific data<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Free:<\/strong> A free plan for all businesses to get started with:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Agent<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 chatbot sessions<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 live chat sessions<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 AI credits<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website, Facebook, Shopify &amp; WooCommerce Integrations<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 Day Free Trial (with all Enterprise features)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Starter:<\/strong> From $14.99\/month with additional costs for extra agents, sessions &amp; addons. The package includes:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything in Free<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Agent (supports up to 10 Agents)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500 chatbot sessions (supports up to 2000 chatbot sessions)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5000 Live Chat Sessions<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 AI credits (with addons for extra AI Credits packs)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram Integration<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+ Addons<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Growth:<\/strong> From $59.99\/month with additional costs for extra agents, sessions &amp; addons. The package includes:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything in Starter<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Agents (supports up to 25 Agents)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4000 chatbot sessions (supports up to 20000 chatbot sessions)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited Live Chat Sessions<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 AI credits (with addons for extra AI Credits packs)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WhatsApp and business email integrations<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audio call, Video call, and Screen Sharing<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+ Addons<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Enterprise:<\/strong> From $291.99\/month with additional costs for extra agents, sessions &amp; addons. The package includes:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything in Growth<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Agents (support up to 100 + agents, contact sales for more seats)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10000 chatbot sessions (supports up to 200000+ chatbot sessions, contact sales for more seats)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1000 AI credits (with addons for extra AI Credits packs)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile SDK, PlayStore and App Store integrations<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cobrowsing<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role-based access Management<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+ Addons<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1288\"><strong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1286\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A comprehensive omnichannel solution with live chat, chatbot, ticketing, and campaigns.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent collaborative tools such as AI Copilot, Cobrowsing, Video calls, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed Analytics tracking every data needed for business analysis.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extremely scalable solution with affordable usage-based pricing.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1455\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1513\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">There is a learning curve due to a vast number of features available.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1513\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">Mobile app can be better and more intuitive.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1513\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">Widgets can have more customization options.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/small-business-tools\/\">Read also: 25+ Brilliant Small Business Tools for the Internet Champion<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"liveagent\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>6. <\/strong><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveagent.com\/\"><strong>LiveAgent<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best for businesses needing smart ticketing and call center solutions<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liveagent-1.png\" alt=\"liveagent helpdesk software website screenshot\" width=\"671\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liveagent-1.png 1672w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liveagent-1-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liveagent-1-1024x531.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liveagent-1-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liveagent-1-1536x796.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liveagent-1-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Promising 97 percent customer satisfaction, 30 percent more revenue, and 16x customer value, LiveAgent talks the talk, but does it walk the walk? It is a trusted choice of NASCAR, Airbus, and Forbes.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Let\u2019s take a quick look at LiveAgent\u2019s features.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Helpdesk: <\/strong>The assistance tools within LiveAgent\u2019s software are designed to improve customer service rep efficiency and streamline communications.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Ticketing:<\/strong> Manage tickets across departments, assign ticketing responsibilities, and automate ticket duties within the software.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Live chat:<\/strong> LiveAgent created its chat software with customization options to increase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-engagement-metrics\/\">customer engagement<\/a> and retention.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Call center:<\/strong> Use LiveAgent when calls come in. The software doesn\u2019t require hardware and claims high-quality sound.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Knowledge base:<\/strong> Generate how-to guides, FAQs, and articles to help customers find what they need easier without the need to contact customer support.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrations: <\/strong>What tools do you already use? LiveAgent likely integrates with them, such as Voxtelesys, PortalPBX, Redvoiss, Monema, Adiptel, Linphone, and Sangoma.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>The Business pricing from LiveAgent is designed for startups like yours. You can choose from four pricing plans. Here\u2019s more information with costs if you select annual billing.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Small Business <\/strong>costs $15 per agent per month and introduces these features:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Two chat buttons<\/li>\r\n<li>Customer service<\/li>\r\n<li>50 event rules<\/li>\r\n<li>One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/online-knowledge-base\/\">knowledge Base<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Three outgoing email accounts<\/li>\r\n<li>Three incoming email accounts<\/li>\r\n<li>10 departments<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The <strong>Medium Business <\/strong>plan costs $29 per agent per month and expands on the features in the Small Business plan, with:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>30 time rules<\/li>\r\n<li>150 event rules<\/li>\r\n<li>20 departments<\/li>\r\n<li>Call center support<\/li>\r\n<li>Five chat buttons<\/li>\r\n<li>10 outgoing email accounts<\/li>\r\n<li>10 incoming email accounts<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>As your startup grows, try the <strong>Large Business <\/strong>plan for $49 per agent per month, which includes the following features:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Custom roles<\/li>\r\n<li>50 SLA rules<\/li>\r\n<li>100 time rules<\/li>\r\n<li>500 event rules<\/li>\r\n<li>Two knowledgebases<\/li>\r\n<li>50 departments<\/li>\r\n<li>Three WhatsApp accounts<\/li>\r\n<li>20 chat buttons<\/li>\r\n<li>40 outgoing email accounts<\/li>\r\n<li>40 incoming email accounts<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The <strong>Enterprise <\/strong>plan is $69 per agent per month and comes packed with the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Priority support<\/li>\r\n<li>Custom billing<\/li>\r\n<li>100 SLA rules<\/li>\r\n<li>200 time rules<\/li>\r\n<li>1,000 event rules<\/li>\r\n<li>10 knowledgebases<\/li>\r\n<li>100 departments<\/li>\r\n<li>More than three WhatsApp accounts<\/li>\r\n<li>50 chat buttons<\/li>\r\n<li>100 outgoing email accounts<\/li>\r\n<li>100 incoming email accounts<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Free trials are available for any plan.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1591\"><strong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1589\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1773\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1673\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1673\">Multi-channel ticketing, live chat, and call center features in one platform.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1728\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1728\">Scales from small businesses to larger operations.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1773\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1773\">Good balance of functionality and price.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1786\"><strong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1784\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1883\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1828\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1828\">Interface can feel sluggish at times.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1883\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1883\">Vendor support can be inconsistent for some users.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"front\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>7. <\/strong><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/front.com\/\"><strong>Front<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best for unified inbox and omnichannel communication<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/front-page-hp-1-1-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/front-page-hp-1-1-1.png\" alt=\"Front helpdesk software dashboard screenshot\" width=\"869\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/front-page-hp-1-1-1.png 900w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/front-page-hp-1-1-1-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/front-page-hp-1-1-1-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/front-page-hp-1-1-1-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>The customer operations platform Front combines email and helpdesk services with features like automation, personalization, and performance tracking to simultaneously improve team morale and customer retention.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at what Front has to offer.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Shared inbox: <\/strong>Unifying an inbox among your sales and marketing teams makes tracking who\u2019s managing which tasks and when easier. Leads can get the attention they need.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Omnichannel communications:<\/strong> Interacting with leads and customers on the channels they most prefer is easy with Front, as it even has a chat function.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Ticketing: <\/strong>Unsolved tickets make a customer agent&#8217;s job harder. Front uses one dashboard to address customer concerns and reduce instances of unaddressed tickets.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Automation: <\/strong>Front also offers users the option to automate everyday workflows to reduce instances of extraneous tasks.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrations: <\/strong>Use Front with customer service apps and software like ClickUp, Cordless, Asana, Aircall, Google Business Messages, Drift, Chatra, Bugpilot, and more.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Front has separate pricing for small businesses versus other teams. The <strong>Starter <\/strong>plan for small businesses costs $19 per user per month with annual billing and limits you to 10 seats.<\/p>\r\n<p>The plan includes these features:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>More integrations (although not all)<\/li>\r\n<li>One-click meetings<\/li>\r\n<li>Team collaborations<\/li>\r\n<li>Omnichannel messaging<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Should you outgrow the Starter plan, you have more options. The <strong>Growth <\/strong>plan for $59 per user per month for at least five users adds more integrations and analytics.<\/p>\r\n<p>Front\u2019s most popular plan is the <strong>Scale <\/strong>plan for $99 per user per month for at least 20 users. This plan beefs up security, team management functions, and rule flexibility. The <strong>Premier plan <\/strong>is custom-priced&nbsp;and increases usage caps across the board.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can also pay for add-ons, such as Dialpad SMS for $100 a month, Telegram for $100 a month, or Google Business Messages for $100 a month.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1917\"><strong data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1915\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2099\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1983\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1983\">Unified shared inbox makes cross-team communication smoother.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2036\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2036\">Simple omnichannel capabilities with automation.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2099\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2099\">Works well for teams that rely heavily on email workflows.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2112\"><strong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2110\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2226\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2175\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2175\">Pricing increases quickly as users and features are added.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2226\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2226\">Add-ons can make total cost of ownership high.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"intercom\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>8. <a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/\">Intercom<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best for tech-savvy teams leveraging AI and advanced automation workflows<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Intercome.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Intercome.png\" alt=\"Intercom helpdesk software homepage screenshot\" width=\"681\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Intercome.png 1838w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Intercome-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Intercome-1024x503.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Intercome-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Intercome-1536x755.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Intercome-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Why do businesses like H&amp;R Block, Contentful, New Relic, Xero, Notion, and Microsoft use Intercom? Because this is among the Freshdesk alternatives that are AI-driven and offer advanced automation to simplify everyday customer service processes.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Here is an overview of the features Intercom offers.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>AI: <\/strong>Fin is Intercom\u2019s esteemed AI bot. The bot promises to resolve at least half of your ongoing support questions, freeing up customer bottlenecks and improving satisfaction.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Automation: <\/strong>Intercom\u2019s Workflows feature allows you to customize automation, setting rules, conditions, and triggers for when a workflow activates. You can even use Fin to help.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Shared inbox: <\/strong>Intercom calls its inbox feature \u201cnext generation,\u201d as it\u2019s designed to scale as your business does and unify your teams. You can even take inbox data and incorporate it into reports.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Business Messenger: <\/strong>Customize the omnichannel Messenger to suit your business needs and brand, changing it on a dime.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrations: <\/strong>You can integrate Intercom with many software solutions, including Google Analytics, Instagram, Stripe, WhatsApp, Delighted Inc., Google Calendar, and Jira.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Intercom has three pricing plans:&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Essential:<\/strong> Starts at $29\/seat\/month and offers shared inbox, ticketing system, macros, public help center, basic automation, Fin AI Agent and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Advanced:<\/strong> $85\/month for team inboxes,, workflows for advanced automation, proactive support, and tickets portal.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Expert:<\/strong> Starts at $132\/month for workload management, real-time dashboard, SSO, multibrand messengers, and more.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2263\"><strong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2261\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2444\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2328\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2328\">Modern interface with powerful automation and bot workflows.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2391\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2391\">Excellent for proactive messaging and customer engagement.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2444\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2444\">Strong customization and Messenger capabilities.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2457\"><strong data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2455\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2566\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2505\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2505\">Expensive compared to basic helpdesk tools.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2566\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2566\">Some users report gaps in vendor support responsiveness.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-78393 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/helpdesk-feature-checklist-683x1024.png\" alt=\"Helpdesk features checklist including omnichannel support, automation, reporting, knowledge base\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/helpdesk-feature-checklist-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/helpdesk-feature-checklist-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/helpdesk-feature-checklist-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/helpdesk-feature-checklist.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Use this checklist to evaluate which Freshdesk alternative matches your support needs.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr>\r\n<h3 id=\"teamsupport\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>9. <\/strong><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teamsupport.com\/\"><strong>TeamSupport<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best for customer sentiment analysis and ticket collaboration<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure style=\"width: 911px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gdm-catalog-fmapi-prod.imgix.net\/ProductScreenshot\/0bd66f4b-02e2-48e4-8911-ba3dbb499b41.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gdm-catalog-fmapi-prod.imgix.net\/ProductScreenshot\/0bd66f4b-02e2-48e4-8911-ba3dbb499b41.png\" alt=\"TeamSupport helpdesk software dashboard screenshot\" width=\"911\" height=\"509\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image source: Software Advice<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>The B2B <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-service-tools\/\">customer service software<\/a> TeamSupport is an award-winning solution designed to help businesses scale. This alternative to Freshdesk can help lower your churn rates, boost customer satisfaction, and enhance revenue.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>What\u2019s included in TeamSupport\u2019s suite of customer service features? Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Ticket management system: <\/strong>The B2B-centric ticket management system offered with a subscription to TeamSupport provides customer sentiment analyses, data on customer\/rep interactions, and collaboration across teams.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Messaging:<\/strong> Reaching customers at a time most conducive to them works effectively with chat and messaging tools in TeamSupport. The service also offers AI chatbots to save customer service reps more time.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Customer data:<\/strong> The custom reporting dashboard is rife with insights for improving team performance and serving customers.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrations:<\/strong> TeamSupport integrates with Zapier, Microsoft Dynamics 365, HubSpot, RingCentral, Mailchimp, Salesforce, Jira, Basecamp, and more chat, messaging, and customer service apps.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>TeamSupport offers four plans:&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Chat Support:<\/strong> $29\/month for omnichannel conversation management, advanced routing, conversation collaboration, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Essential Support:<\/strong> $35\/month for omnichannel ticketing system, self-service support, prebuilt analytics dashboard, vore integrations, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Professional Support:<\/strong> $49\/month for fully customized visitor experience, self-service support, CSAT surveys, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Enterprise Support:<\/strong> Custom-priced, offers advanced reporting, support for multiple product lines, aset and inventory management, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2947\"><strong data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2945\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3114\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3025\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3025\">Ideal for B2B support with focus on collaboration and customer sentiment.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3084\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3084\">Efficient ticket management and internal data sharing.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3114\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3114\">Good integration breadth.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3127\"><strong data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3125\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3243\">\r\n<li data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3172\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3172\">Mobile app experience could be stronger.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3243\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3243\">Fewer out-of-the-box integrations compared with larger ecosystems.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"hubspot\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>10. <\/strong><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/products\/service?hubs_content=www.hubspot.com%2Fhomepage&amp;hubs_content-cta=nav-software-service\"><strong>HubSpot Service Hub<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best for businesses looking to integrate customer service with CRM data<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image11.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image11.png\" alt=\"HubSpot service hub helpdesk software dashboard screenshot\" width=\"835\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image11.png 1166w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image11-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image11-1024x479.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image11-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image11-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>One of the better-known names in customer service, the HubSpot Service Hub works with its CRM to unify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-data-guide\/\">customer data<\/a> and provide insights into consumer decisions and motivations. HubSpot says its software will also boost team productivity and build better customer relationships.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Let\u2019s go through the HubSpot Service Hub features.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Customer portal: <\/strong>HubSpot\u2019s customer portal tracks ongoing tickets and conversations, so support agents can see which customers need attention.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Knowledge Base: <\/strong>Create a library of FAQs and articles to help your audience when they have questions. The knowledge base should reduce their reliance on your customer service reps.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Calling: <\/strong>The HubSpot Service Hub includes VoIP and inbound calling to resolve matters quickly with high-quality audio.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Live chat: <\/strong>Customer service reps will see chat requests as they come in and can answer questions to mitigate concerns and make customers happier.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>The HubSpot Service Hub is available at one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-pricing\/\">four pricing<\/a> levels.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Free <\/strong>is an entirely free plan that doesn\u2019t require a credit card. It offers basic customer service management features such as:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Reporting dashboard<\/li>\r\n<li>Team email<\/li>\r\n<li>Ticketing<\/li>\r\n<li>Shared inbox<\/li>\r\n<li>Tickets closed reports<\/li>\r\n<li>Live chat<\/li>\r\n<li>Contact management<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>For $15 per month, the <strong>Starter <\/strong>plan includes all the Free features and:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Multiple currency support<\/li>\r\n<li>Simple ticket automation<\/li>\r\n<li>Calling SDK<\/li>\r\n<li>Multiple ticket pipelines<\/li>\r\n<li>Conversation routing<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The <strong>Professional <\/strong>plan for $90 a month tacks on more features still, such as everything above, plus:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>SLAs<\/li>\r\n<li>Logged-in visitor identification<\/li>\r\n<li>Knowledge base<\/li>\r\n<li>Customer portal<\/li>\r\n<li>Helpdesk automation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Companies on the verge of massive growth might consider the <strong>Enterprise <\/strong>plan for $150 a month. That\u2019s the only way to use features like:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Team management<\/li>\r\n<li>Single sign-on<\/li>\r\n<li>Goals<\/li>\r\n<li>Conversation intelligence<\/li>\r\n<li>User roles<\/li>\r\n<li>Playbooks<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<p data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2614\"><strong data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2612\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2791\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2680\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2680\">Free tier available with ticketing and shared inbox features.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2746\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2746\">Tight integration with HubSpot CRM and sales\/marketing tools.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2791\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2791\">Good knowledge base and calling support.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2804\"><strong data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2802\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2907\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2853\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2853\">Advanced features require higher-tier plans.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2907\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2907\">Annual contracts and onboarding costs can add up.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"kustomer\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>11. <\/strong><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kustomer.com\/\"><strong>Kustomer<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best for enterprises needing a customer service CRM with omnichannel tools<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25764 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image6-1024x923.png\" alt=\"Kustomer helpdesk software order cancellation request screenshot\" width=\"1024\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image6-1024x923.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image6-300x271.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image6-768x693.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image6-595xh.png 595w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image6.png 1130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>A customer service solution with a built-in CRM suite, Kustomer is the preferred choice of brands like Hopper, Ring, Skims, Glossier, and Sweetgreen. Kustomer promises to make customer service more effortless and personalized.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Here are Kustomer\u2019s biggest features.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Customer service CRM: <\/strong>Kustomer\u2019s flexible CRM links with over 60 apps. It features permission and business process automation to drive tasks forward and win back time.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Omnichannel communications:<\/strong> Interact more efficiently with customers using features such as chat, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sms-marketing\/\">SMS messaging<\/a>, voice messaging, email, forms, or social messaging.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Self-service: <\/strong>Let your customers become more independent with a code-free knowledge base that uses CRM data to personalize the customer experience.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>AI:<\/strong> Kustomer\u2019s AI tool can detect intent, create workflows without code, and work within the CRM.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrations:<\/strong> Link Kustomer to tools and software like Magento, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/bigcommerce-vs-magento\/\">BigCommerce<\/a>, 8&#215;8, Amazon Connect, Twitter, Gmail, Facebook, and more.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Kustomer offers two pricing levels: Enterprise and Ultimate.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Enterprise <\/strong>is for advanced features and SLAs. It costs $89 per user per month with annual billing and provides these services:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Conditional fields<\/li>\r\n<li>Multiple business hours<\/li>\r\n<li>Custom permission sets<\/li>\r\n<li>Knowledgebase customer portal<\/li>\r\n<li>Proactive chat<\/li>\r\n<li>Service-level agreements<\/li>\r\n<li>Custom skill routing<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Ultimate <\/strong>for $139 per user per month is the ultimate Kustomer package, with every feature above and:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Sandbox<\/li>\r\n<li>Allowable IP ranges<\/li>\r\n<li>Live agent auditing<\/li>\r\n<li>Enhanced routing<\/li>\r\n<li>Unlimited collaboration users<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>You can also pay for add-ons, with the available options being an API limit increase for $25 per user per month, SAML single sign-ons for $10 per user per month, seat licenses, and more.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3280\"><strong data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3278\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3417\">\r\n<li data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3330\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3330\">Built-in CRM with strong omnichannel support.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3378\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3378\">AI tools streamline workflows without code.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3417\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3417\">Personalized support capabilities.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3430\"><strong data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3428\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3527\">\r\n<li data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3469\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3469\">Pricing is high for smaller teams.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3527\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3527\">Some advanced features can be tricky to use at first.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"gorgias\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>12. <\/strong><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorgias.com\/\"><strong>Gorgias<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best for eCommerce brands<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure style=\"width: 824px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/00jSoUXUfzfVKKK6zo6eS5g-4..v1624663446.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/reviews\/00jSoUXUfzfVKKK6zo6eS5g-4..v1624663446.png\" alt=\"Gorgias helpdesk software dashboard screenshot\" width=\"824\" height=\"417\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: PCMag<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>Gorgias is a tool for automating and centralizing customer support, and providing faster service. The software also comes with some social media and email features.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Let\u2019s go over the customer service features within Gorgias.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Automation rules: <\/strong>Gorgias\u2019s automation add-on works according to the rules that you establish, so you can slot it easily into an existing or new workflow.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Omnichannel communications:<\/strong> You can communicate with leads and customers on their preferred platforms, from WhatsApp to SMS, voice, live chat, social media, or email.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Order management: <\/strong>Stay on top of Shopify orders within Gorgias, adding new orders, closing delivered ones, and canceling and refunding if necessary.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Data and statistics: <\/strong>Learn more about your customers and the heartbeat of your business with satisfaction surveys, live statistics, revenue stats, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-performance-metrics\/\">performance metrics<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrations: <\/strong>You can integrate Gorgias with your phone, marketing, eCommerce, chat, and quality assurance tools, from Shopify to Attentive, Recharge, Hark, Sigma AI, Aircall, Instagram, and Facebook.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Gorgias offers pricing on a sliding scale based on the number of tickets you send per month. Some plans are only available on a monthly subscription, so here\u2019s an overview of the prices.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Starter <\/strong>for $10 per month limits you to three user seats, 50 tickets a month, 94 integrations, and unlimited social media channels.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Basic <\/strong>for $50 a month ads 500 user seats, 300 tickets, and 150 integrations. The <strong>Pro <\/strong>plan for $300 a month has 50 user seats and 2,000 tickets, with the option to add 100 additional tickets for $36.<\/p>\r\n<p>For $750 a month, the <strong>Advanced <\/strong>plan offers 500 user seats and 5,000 billable tickets. You can add 100 more for $36.<\/p>\r\n<p>The <strong>Enterprise <\/strong>plan has custom pricing.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3563\"><strong data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3561\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3758\">\r\n<li data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3629\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3629\">Designed for ecommerce brands with order management features.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3704\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3704\">Supports multiple communication channels like chat, email, and social.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3758\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3758\">Good insights and reporting for commerce support.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3771\"><strong data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3769\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3879\">\r\n<li data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3818\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3818\">Pricing scales quickly with ticket volume.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3879\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3879\">Integrations set is narrower than some generalist tools.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"tidio\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>13. Tidio<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best for small businesses seeking AI-driven chatbots<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_70966\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70966\" style=\"width: 725px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-UI_swirl-1-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-UI_swirl-1-1.png\" alt=\"Tidio helpdesk software dashboard screenshot\" width=\"725\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-UI_swirl-1-1.png 1645w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-UI_swirl-1-1-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-UI_swirl-1-1-1024x563.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-UI_swirl-1-1-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-UI_swirl-1-1-1536x844.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70966\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/help.tidio.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/12956993872028-Introducing-the-New-Tidio-Panel\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>Tidio is a versatile customer service platform designed for small businesses that aims to enhance customer engagement through live chat and AI-based chatbots.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Live chat:<\/strong> Engage with website visitors in real-time, help them with their queries, and offer immediate assistance.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Chatbots:<\/strong> Automate your responses to common queries, freeing your agents&#8217; time for more complex tasks. With chatbots, you can offer 24\/7 customer assistance.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Multichannel support:<\/strong> Engage with your customers across multiple channels, including websites, Facebook Messenger, email, websites, and more from a single interface.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Customization:<\/strong> Tailor your chat widgets to reflect and align with your brand aesthetics. This will improve brand recognition and customer experience.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrations:<\/strong> Connect with popular applications to improve Tidio&#8217;s capabilities.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Tidio offers four plans:&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Starter:<\/strong> Starts at $29\/month for 100 conversations, basic analytics, live visitor list, live chat support, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Growth:<\/strong> Starts at $59\/month for 250 conversations, advanced analytics, Tidio power features, permission management, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Plus:<\/strong> Starts at $749\/month with advanced features, a dedicated success manager, custom branding, and multiple language support.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Premium:<\/strong> Starts at $2,999\/month for unlimited conversations and complex business tools, including admin features, monitoring, and managed services.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pros and cons<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"3913\"><strong data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"3911\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"4080\">\r\n<li data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"3975\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3975\">Great chat and chatbot capabilities for small businesses.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3976\" data-end=\"4034\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4034\">Real-time visitor engagement and multichannel support.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4080\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4080\">Simple setup and custom branding options.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4093\"><strong data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4091\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4181\">\r\n<li data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4128\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4128\">High-tier plans can be costly.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4181\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4131\" data-end=\"4181\">Some users report occasional performance issues.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"jira\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">14. Jira Service Management<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best for IT and service teams<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_70967\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70967\" style=\"width: 805px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/customer_experience_cropped-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/customer_experience_cropped-1.png\" alt=\"Jira Service Management helpdesk software dashboard screenshot\" width=\"805\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/customer_experience_cropped-1.png 1750w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/customer_experience_cropped-1-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/customer_experience_cropped-1-1024x623.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/customer_experience_cropped-1-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/customer_experience_cropped-1-1536x934.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/community.atlassian.com\/t5\/Jira-Service-Management-articles\/Introducing-new-Jira-Service-Management-dashboard-templates-in\/ba-p\/2495428\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>Jira Service Management is an ITSM, or IT service management solution designed to support service teams in delivering high-velocity customer service.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Features<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Incident management:<\/strong> Manage and resolve incidents smoothly to minimize impact on core business operations.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Change management:<\/strong> Streamline change requests through automated workflows and assessments.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Automation:<\/strong> Use Jira&#8217;s extensive automation capabilities to improve task efficiency and reduce manual errors.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Knowledge base:<\/strong> Provide a centralized repository of information for both agents and customers, and reduce the dependence on agents for common queries.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Free:<\/strong> $0\/month for templates, customer service, multichannel support, incident templates, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Standard:<\/strong> $19.04\/month for a custom-branded help center, unlimited email notifications, audit logs, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Premium:<\/strong> $47.82\/month for AI-powered services and operations, virtual service agents, change management, incident management, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Enterprise:<\/strong> Custom-pricing for advanced analytics, scalability, and security for enterprises.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pros and cons<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p data-start=\"4222\" data-end=\"4233\"><strong data-start=\"4222\" data-end=\"4231\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"4234\" data-end=\"4413\">\r\n<li data-start=\"4234\" data-end=\"4315\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4236\" data-end=\"4315\">Excellent for IT and technical support teams with incident\/change management.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4316\" data-end=\"4363\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4363\">Deep automation and customizable workflows.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4413\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4366\" data-end=\"4413\">Strong integration with Atlassian tool stack.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"4415\" data-end=\"4426\"><strong data-start=\"4415\" data-end=\"4424\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"4427\" data-end=\"4547\">\r\n<li data-start=\"4427\" data-end=\"4483\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4483\">Steep learning curve for teams unfamiliar with Jira.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4484\" data-end=\"4547\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4547\">Not ideal as a pure customer helpdesk \u2014 more ITSM oriented.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 id=\"salesforce\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">15. Salesforce Service Cloud<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong><em>Best for enterprises needing personalized omnichannel support at scale<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Service-Cloud-AI-powered-Customer-Service-Agent-Console-Salesforce-US-01-03-2025_05_48_PM-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Service-Cloud-AI-powered-Customer-Service-Agent-Console-Salesforce-US-01-03-2025_05_48_PM-1.png\" alt=\"Salesforce Sales Cloud helpdesk software chat agent screenshot\" width=\"946\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Service-Cloud-AI-powered-Customer-Service-Agent-Console-Salesforce-US-01-03-2025_05_48_PM-1.png 1684w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Service-Cloud-AI-powered-Customer-Service-Agent-Console-Salesforce-US-01-03-2025_05_48_PM-1-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Service-Cloud-AI-powered-Customer-Service-Agent-Console-Salesforce-US-01-03-2025_05_48_PM-1-1024x699.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Service-Cloud-AI-powered-Customer-Service-Agent-Console-Salesforce-US-01-03-2025_05_48_PM-1-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Service-Cloud-AI-powered-Customer-Service-Agent-Console-Salesforce-US-01-03-2025_05_48_PM-1-1536x1049.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Salesforce Service Cloud enables businesses to deliver personalized support across multiple channels. You also gain access to the Salesforce ecosystem.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Features<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Omnichannel support:<\/strong> Engage with customers across multiple channels, including live chat, social media, email, and phone.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Knowledge base:<\/strong> Provide your customers with a repository of information so that they can resolve simple queries on their own, thus freeing up agents&#8217; time for more complex issues.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>AI-powered features:<\/strong> Utilize AI-based tools to automate tasks and obtain predictive insights.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrations:<\/strong> Connect with your favorite third-party tools and Salesforce products to enhance the platform&#8217;s functionality.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Salesforce Service Cloud has four pricing plans:&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Starter Suite:<\/strong> Starts at $25\/month for dynamic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/marketing\/email-marketing\">email marketing<\/a> and analytics, sales processes, customer service, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Pro Suite:<\/strong> Starts at $100\/month for better customization and automation features, sales quoting, forecasting, and enhanced, real-time chat.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Enterprise:<\/strong> Starts at $165\/month for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/advantages-workflow-automation\/\">workflow automation<\/a>, self-service help center, and AI for customer service.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Unlimited:<\/strong> Starts at $330\/month for AI-powered chatbots and premium support.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pros and cons<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4600\"><strong data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4598\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"4601\" data-end=\"4786\">\r\n<li data-start=\"4601\" data-end=\"4658\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4658\">Powerful omnichannel support with deep customization.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4659\" data-end=\"4720\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4661\" data-end=\"4720\">Seamless integration with the wider Salesforce ecosystem.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4721\" data-end=\"4786\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4723\" data-end=\"4786\">Scales exceptionally for large enterprise support operations.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"4788\" data-end=\"4799\"><strong data-start=\"4788\" data-end=\"4797\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"4800\" data-end=\"4910\">\r\n<li data-start=\"4800\" data-end=\"4844\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4802\" data-end=\"4844\">High cost, especially for smaller teams.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4845\" data-end=\"4910\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4910\">Complexity often requires dedicated admins and paid training.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap_Up\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Wrap Up<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>That brings us to the end.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Freshdesk alternatives we looked at make fantastic solutions, but EngageBay has some unique advantages over the rest. 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