Help Scout Reviews

Help Scout

4.6 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 12 Ratings

Total 4.5 out of 5 stars
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features 4.5 out of 5 stars
design 5 out of 5 stars
support 5 out of 5 stars

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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

Simple Chat serves as an AI-powered helpdesk tailored for Shopify storefronts. The chatbot efficiently manages live chat and email correspondence, utilizing data from store products, orders, policies, frequently asked questions, custom metafields, and specific merchant guidelines. It is capable of tracking orders, modifying and verifying shipping addresses, canceling transactions, and diligently following up on unresolved issues until they are addressed. All interactions are consolidated into a single inbox within the Shopify admin, allowing staff to intervene whenever necessary. To keep the team informed about escalated matters, alerts are sent via Slack. Additionally, the application provides notifications for back-in-stock items, oversees product subscriptions, and prepares responses for chargebacks related to Shopify Payments. By integrating with ShipHero, users can enhance the context related to warehousing and fulfillment. The pricing model is based on each AI resolution, eliminating monthly and per-seat fees: the Standard plan costs $0.29 for every AI-resolved conversation, while the Premium plan is priced at $0.89, with charges processed through Shopify. Notably, conversations that are taken over by staff incur no additional costs, making the service economical for merchants. This flexible pricing structure encourages users to maximize the benefits of AI assistance without worrying about escalating costs.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Shopify Yes 
Slack Yes 
6clicks Yes 
Carbide Yes 
ClickUp Yes 
Ema Yes 
EnjoyHQ Yes 
Folge Yes 
Freemius Yes 
Guru Yes 
Helpware Yes 
Klaus Yes 
Make Yes 
Miuros Yes 
Reptrics Yes 
Rippling Yes 
StarfishETL Yes 
Stonly Yes 
TheLoops Yes 

Integrations

Shopify Yes 
Slack Yes 
6clicks No 
Carbide No 
ClickUp No 
Ema No 
EnjoyHQ No 
Folge No 
Freemius No 
Guru No 
Helpware No 
Klaus No 
Make No 
Miuros No 
Reptrics No 
Rippling No 
StarfishETL No 
Stonly No 
TheLoops No 

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

$0.29/AI resolution
Standard costs $0.29 per AI resolution; Premium costs $0.89 per AI resolution. There is no monthly subscription or per-seat charge. Shopify bills usage. Live-store use requires a paid usage plan; development stores can test at no charge. Human-handled conversations are not billed as AI resolutions.
Free Trial No 
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 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 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

SA Inc.

Founded

2017

Country

Canada

Website

simple-chat.com

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

Help Desk

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

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