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Help Scout

Shared inbox, help center and live chat for support teams

Help Scout offers a shared email inbox, knowledge base and chat widget for customer support teams.

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Pricing: Paid

Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, API

Categories: Customer Support

Help Scout is an alternative to

Intercom · Zendesk

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Zammad	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted
HelpCrunch	Paid	–	–	Web, iOS, Android
UVdesk	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted

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Questions

Is Help Scout free?

Help Scout is a paid product.

What platforms does Help Scout run on?

Help Scout is available for Web, iOS, Android, API.

What are some alternatives to Help Scout?

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