Customer Support software
8 Customer Support tools are listed on SoftShop. 6 have been reviewed against official provider pages and appear first; the rest are catalogue listings we haven’t reviewed yet, so check details with the provider.
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FreshdeskReviewed
Best for: Growing support teams wanting an approachable helpdesk.
- F
FrontReviewed
Best for: Teams that run support and account management from email.
- G
GorgiasReviewed
Best for: Online retailers handling order queries.
- H
Help ScoutReviewed
Best for: Small teams wanting support that feels like personal email.
- Z
ZendeskReviewed
Best for: Support teams handling high ticket volumes across channels.
- Z
Zoho DeskReviewed
Best for: Teams already using other Zoho apps.
- I
Intercom
Customer messaging platform
- L
LiveChat
Live chat software for websites
How to choose Customer Support software
- List the jobs you need it to do and who will use it, then check which plan includes those features on each provider’s pricing page.
- Check it works with the tools you already use, and that you can export your data if you leave.
- Trial your top two with real work before committing.
Questions to ask in a demo
- Can we migrate existing tickets and help-centre articles, and at what cost?
- Which channels (email, chat, phone, social) are included on the plan we would buy?
- Are AI features charged separately per resolution or conversation?
- Which CRM and team chat integrations are native, and on which plans?
- Is there a minimum number of agents or an annual commitment?
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