Customer Support alternatives
Intercom alternatives
The most-used customer support tools compared with Intercom — pricing, strengths, and who each one is best for.
The 3 best alternatives to Intercom
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GorgiasPaidEcommerce helpdesk with AI agent — resolves up to 60% of common store questions using order data automatically.
- Ecommerce-native ticket context
- AI Agent autonomously resolves tickets
FreshdeskFreemiumAffordable helpdesk software with built-in AI for ticket routing and response suggestions.
- Generous free tier
- Built-in AI ticket routing
ZendeskPaidEnterprise-grade support platform with powerful automation, AI, and omnichannel capabilities.
- Industry-leading feature set
- Excellent omnichannel support
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