Average Ratings 12 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

Average Ratings 21 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

Description

Help Scout, a web-based helpdesk software, allows you to delight customers and provide exceptional customer service. Help Scout is suitable for all companies and allows businesses to provide personalized support. The platform features collaboration features to keep everyone on one page, automated workflows and best-in-class reporting. It also has an integrated knowledge base and robust API. Help Scout integrates with voicemail and live chat services such as Olark and Snap Engage.

Description

Utilizing live chat software enhances communication with customers, enabling immediate engagement through web, mobile, and social platforms. In today's landscape, it's essential for businesses to connect with clients at their convenience, particularly when assistance is required. Over the last year, there has been a significant increase in customers turning to messaging and live chat applications for service inquiries. Incorporating live chat into your website facilitates interactions in a manner that aligns with customer comfort, leading to increased purchasing behavior and loyalty. Additionally, integrating live chat goes beyond merely catering to preferences; it also contributes to overall customer satisfaction and experience. Ultimately, this approach can significantly boost a brand's reputation and foster long-lasting relationships with its clientele.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

5X Yes 
Boostopia Yes 
Campaign Monitor Yes 
CorralData Yes 
Geckoboard Yes 
Helpware Yes 
Ikigai Yes 
Integrate.io Yes 
Meltano Yes 
Pendo Yes 
Pipedrive Yes 
Quickwork Yes 
Slack Yes 
Sourcetable Yes 
Stackreaction Yes 
Xplenty Yes 
Zapier Yes 
Zowie Yes 
TalentLMS No 

Integrations

5X Yes 
Boostopia Yes 
Campaign Monitor Yes 
CorralData Yes 
Geckoboard Yes 
Helpware Yes 
Ikigai Yes 
Integrate.io Yes 
Meltano Yes 
Pendo Yes 
Pipedrive Yes 
Quickwork Yes 
Slack Yes 
Sourcetable Yes 
Stackreaction Yes 
Xplenty Yes 
Zapier Yes 
Zowie Yes 
TalentLMS Yes 

Pricing Details

$10.00/month/user
Basic - $10/ user / month
Standard - $20/ user / month
Plus - $35/ user / month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$14.00/month/user
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Help Scout

Founded

2011

Country

United States

Website

www.helpscout.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Zendesk

Founded

2007

Country

United States

Website

www.zendesk.com/service/messaging/live-chat-software/

Product Features

Customer Service

Alerts / Escalation Yes 
Appointment Management No 
Call Center Management No 
Email Management Yes 
Knowledge Base Yes 
Live Chat Yes 
Performance Metrics Yes 
Queue Management Yes 
Self Service Portal Yes 
Social Media Integration Yes 
Surveys & Feedback Yes 
Virtual Assistant No 
Workflow Management Yes 

Help Desk

Alerts / Escalation Yes 
Automated Routing Yes 
Community Forums No 
Customizable Branding Yes 
Document Storage Yes 
Email Integration Yes 
IT Asset Management Yes 
Incident Management No 
Interaction Tracking Yes 
Knowledge Base Yes 
Known Issue Management No 
Live Chat Yes 
Multi-Channel Communication Yes 
Multiple Brands / Products Yes 
Network Monitoring Yes 
Real-time Chat Yes 
Self Service Portal Yes 
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management Yes 
Ticket Management Yes 

Knowledge Management

Artificial Intelligence (AI) No 
Cataloging / Categorization No 
Collaboration No 
Content Management Yes 
Decision Tree No 
Discussion Boards No 
Full Text Search No 
Knowledge Base Management Yes 
Self Service Portal No 

Live Chat

Canned Responses Yes 
Customizable Branding Yes 
Geo Targeting Yes 
Offline Form No 
Proactive Chat No 
Screen Sharing No 
Third Party Integration No 
Transfers / Routing No 
Website Visitor Tracking No 

Product Features

Live Chat

Canned Responses Yes 
Customizable Branding Yes 
Geo Targeting Yes 
Offline Form Yes 
Proactive Chat Yes 
Screen Sharing Yes 
Third Party Integration Yes 
Transfers / Routing Yes 
Website Visitor Tracking Yes 

Alternatives

Freshdesk Reviews

Freshdesk

Freshworks

Alternatives

LiveChat Reviews

LiveChat

LiveChat Software