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Description
Microsoft has introduced Copilot Checkout and Brand Agents, innovative AI-enhanced commerce features aimed at streamlining the customer journey from exploration to purchase, allowing users to discover, evaluate, and finalize transactions within an AI chat without leaving the conversation, all while ensuring that merchants retain oversight of the sale and customer interactions. The Copilot Checkout feature integrates a seamless conversational shopping and payment process into the Microsoft Copilot AI platform, enabling customers to inquire about products, receive tailored recommendations, compare choices, and finalize purchases directly within the chat interface, eliminating the need for redirects and enhancing the user experience, with payment processing managed through established partners such as PayPal, Shopify, and Stripe. Additionally, Brand Agents serve as AI-driven shopping assistants that merchants can implement on their own websites, initially through platforms like Shopify and Microsoft Clarity, to offer personalized brand-centric conversational support, address customer inquiries in the brand’s unique tone, and assist visitors in navigating inventory and overcoming concerns. This combination of tools not only enhances the shopping experience but also empowers brands to maintain their identity and engage customers more effectively.
Description
askVela serves as an AI-driven customer support and live chat solution tailored for e-commerce platforms. It integrates a chat widget, a collaborative team inbox, and a comprehensive knowledge base. The intelligent assistant leverages help articles, product details, and linked order information to effectively address customer inquiries and suggest relevant products. Additionally, support teams have the ability to review interactions and step in when human assistance is required. Shopify stores can easily connect via the askVela application, while WordPress and WooCommerce sites can utilize its dedicated plugin; other websites also have the option to incorporate the chat widget through a simple script. Notable features include support for multiple languages, product suggestions, order tracking through compatible integrations, and tools for knowledge management. Both a complimentary plan and various subscription options are offered to accommodate different business needs. Furthermore, the platform continually evolves to enhance user experience and streamline customer interactions.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Integrations
Shopify
Yes
Microsoft Clarity
Yes
Microsoft Copilot
Yes
PayPal
Yes
Stripe
Yes
WooCommerce
No
Integrations
Shopify
Yes
Microsoft Clarity
No
Microsoft Copilot
No
PayPal
No
Stripe
No
WooCommerce
Yes
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
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Free Version
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Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
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)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
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
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft
Founded
1975
Country
United States
Website
about.ads.microsoft.com/en/blog/post/january-2026/conversations-that-convert-copilot-checkout-and-brand-agents
Vendor Details
Company Name
askVela
Website
askvela.pro