Help Scout4.6 out of 5 stars |
eDesk4.9 out of 5 stars |
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Help Scout:
About
Delight customers by providing outstanding customer service like no other with Help Scout, a web-based help desk software. Suitable for for companies of all sizes, Help Scout enables businesses to deliver personalized support. The platform offers collaboration features to keep everyone on the same page, automated workflows, best in-class-reporting, an integrated knowledge base, and a robust API. Help Scout also integrates with voicemail services and live chat services like Olark and Snap Engage.
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eDesk:
About
eDesk empowers eCommerce sellers to accelerate growth with AI-driven support that converts, resolves, and retains.
Built on three pillars—Pre-sales Support, Streamline Support, and Build Loyalty—eDesk centralizes all customer conversations in one Smart Inbox, enabling instant, AI-powered responses and seamless issue resolution.
Deliver always-on self-service, cut response times with powerful automations, and uncover opportunities with advanced reporting. Designed for fast-growing brands, eDesk helps you scale effortlessly, boost operational efficiency, and turn customer support into a powerful growth driver.
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Help Scout:
Platforms Supported
Windows
Not Supported
Mac
Not Supported
Linux
Not Supported
Cloud
Supported
On-Premises
Not Supported
iPhone
Supported
iPad
Supported
Android
Supported
Chromebook
Not Supported
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eDesk:
Platforms Supported
Windows
Supported
Mac
Supported
Linux
Not Supported
Cloud
Supported
On-Premises
Not Supported
iPhone
Not Supported
iPad
Not Supported
Android
Not Supported
Chromebook
Not Supported
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Help Scout:
Audience
small to medium size businesses
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eDesk:
Audience
eCommerce sellers interested in a powerful customer support and help desk solution specifically built for ecommerce
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Help Scout:
Support
Phone Support
Supported
24/7 Live Support
Supported
Online
Supported
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eDesk:
Support
Phone Support
Supported
24/7 Live Support
Supported
Online
Supported
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Help Scout:
API
Offers API
Supported
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eDesk:
API
Offers API
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eDesk:
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Help Scout:
Pricing
$10.00/month/user
Basic - $10/ user / month
Standard - $20/ user / month Plus - $35/ user / month
Free Version
Not Supported
Free Trial
Supported
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eDesk:
Pricing
Free
Standard Plans (per agent per month):
Essential – $39 - Basic support foundation with centralised inbox, live chat & automated workflows. Growth – $89 - Adds CSAT surveys, performance metrics, data migrations & more marketplaces. Professional – $119 - Includes advanced reporting, custom roles, API access, onboarding & security. Enterprise – Custom pricing - Tailored for large teams with unlimited stores, dedicated support & workflows.
Free Version
Supported
Free Trial
Supported
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Help Scout:
Pros & Cons from Real UsersPros
Cons
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eDesk:
Pros & Cons from Real UsersPros
Cons
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Help Scout:
Training
Documentation
Supported
Webinars
Supported
Live Online
Supported
In Person
Not Supported
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eDesk:
Training
Documentation
Supported
Webinars
Supported
Live Online
Supported
In Person
Supported
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Help Scout:
Company InformationHelp Scout
Founded: 2011
United States
www.helpscout.com
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eDesk:
Company InformationeDesk
Founded: 2012
Ireland
www.edesk.com
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Help Scout:
Customer Service Features
Alerts / Escalation
Supported
Appointment Management
Not Supported
Call Center Management
Not Supported
Email Management
Supported
Knowledge Base
Supported
Live Chat
Supported
Performance Metrics
Supported
Queue Management
Supported
Self Service Portal
Supported
Social Media Integration
Supported
Surveys & Feedback
Supported
Virtual Assistant
Not Supported
Workflow Management
Supported
Help Desk Features
Alerts / Escalation
Supported
Automated Routing
Supported
Community Forums
Not Supported
Customizable Branding
Supported
Document Storage
Supported
Email Integration
Supported
Incident Management
Not Supported
Interaction Tracking
Supported
IT Asset Management
Supported
Knowledge Base
Supported
Known Issue Management
Not Supported
Live Chat
Supported
Multi-Channel Communication
Supported
Multiple Brands / Products
Supported
Network Monitoring
Supported
Real-time Chat
Supported
Self Service Portal
Supported
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
Supported
Ticket Management
Supported
Live Chat Features
Canned Responses
Supported
Customizable Branding
Supported
Geo Targeting
Supported
Offline Form
Not Supported
Proactive Chat
Not Supported
Screen Sharing
Not Supported
Third Party Integration
Not Supported
Transfers / Routing
Not Supported
Website Visitor Tracking
Not Supported
Knowledge Management Features
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Not Supported
Cataloging / Categorization
Not Supported
Collaboration
Not Supported
Content Management
Supported
Decision Tree
Not Supported
Discussion Boards
Not Supported
Full Text Search
Not Supported
Knowledge Base Management
Supported
Self Service Portal
Not Supported
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eDesk:
Help Desk Features
Alerts / Escalation
Supported
Automated Routing
Supported
Community Forums
Not Supported
Customizable Branding
Not Supported
Document Storage
Not Supported
Email Integration
Supported
Incident Management
Not Supported
Interaction Tracking
Supported
IT Asset Management
Not Supported
Knowledge Base
Supported
Known Issue Management
Not Supported
Live Chat
Supported
Multi-Channel Communication
Supported
Multiple Brands / Products
Supported
Network Monitoring
Not Supported
Real-time Chat
Supported
Self Service Portal
Supported
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
Supported
Ticket Management
Supported
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Help Scout:
Integrations
Aircall
Supported
Help Desk Migration
Supported
Shopify
Supported
ASAP Systems
Supported
AfterShip
Not Supported
AskBobAI
Supported
BugHerd
Supported
Cognito Forms
Supported
Dialpad Sell
Supported
Ema
Supported
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eDesk:
Integrations
Aircall
Supported
Help Desk Migration
Supported
Shopify
Supported
ASAP Systems
Not Supported
AfterShip
Supported
AskBobAI
Not Supported
BugHerd
Not Supported
Cognito Forms
Not Supported
Dialpad Sell
Not Supported
Ema
Not Supported
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