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What is Kayako?

Deliver exceptional customer support in multiple languages through live chat, email, Facebook, and Twitter, specifically catering to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that are in search of an all-inclusive cloud-based help desk to quickly attend to their customers. Kayako’s help desk software boasts a range of powerful, ready-to-use features that empower customer service teams to handle inquiries and interactions seamlessly from any platform. As your business grows, you can enhance your customer support capabilities while ensuring a personal touch remains at the forefront. A key component of Kayako’s renowned help desk solution is our live chat software, which exemplifies one of the many tools crafted to help you achieve success in customer support. With Kayako’s live chat tool, you can provide a tailored and engaging chat experience 24/7, assisting customers in real-time across all channels, all managed effortlessly from Kayako’s intuitive dashboard. Customizing our live chat software for integration into your website, as well as iOS and Android applications, is a quick and easy process, allowing you to address your customers' needs effectively. Furthermore, this seamless integration contributes to a more unified and responsive support system, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering loyalty among your clientele. By choosing Kayako, you are not just investing in software; you are committing to a comprehensive solution that adapts to the evolving needs of your business and ensures your customers feel valued.

What is Help Scout?

Help Scout is a cloud-based customer support software that enables businesses to impress their clients and deliver outstanding service. This tool is ideal for organizations of any size and facilitates tailored assistance for users. It includes collaborative tools that ensure team members stay aligned, automated processes, and top-notch analytics for performance tracking. Additionally, Help Scout offers a built-in knowledge base and a powerful API for developers. Integration with live chat and voicemail services, including Olark and Snap Engage, enhances its functionality and user experience. Overall, Help Scout streamlines support operations, making it a valuable asset for any customer-focused business.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

ActiveCampaign
Campaign Monitor
Easyflow
Google Workspace
HelpShelf
HubSpot CRM
HubSpot Customer Platform
Jira
Jira Service Management
Jira Work Management
Kapiche
Klaus
NUACOM
Pipedrive
Rambox
Retently
Shopify
Slack
Stackreaction
Zapier

Integrations Supported

ActiveCampaign
Campaign Monitor
Easyflow
Google Workspace
HelpShelf
HubSpot CRM
HubSpot Customer Platform
Jira
Jira Service Management
Jira Work Management
Kapiche
Klaus
NUACOM
Pipedrive
Rambox
Retently
Shopify
Slack
Stackreaction
Zapier

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$9.00/month/user
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$10.00/month/user
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Kayako

Date Founded

2001

Company Location

United Kingdom

Company Website

www.kayako.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Help Scout

Date Founded

2011

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.helpscout.com

Categories and Features

Customer Service

Alerts / Escalation
Appointment Management
Call Center Management
Email Management
Knowledge Base
Live Chat
Performance Metrics
Queue Management
Self Service Portal
Social Media Integration
Surveys & Feedback
Virtual Assistant
Workflow Management

Help Desk

Alerts / Escalation
Automated Routing
Community Forums
Customizable Branding
Document Storage
Email Integration
IT Asset Management
Incident Management
Interaction Tracking
Knowledge Base
Known Issue Management
Live Chat
Multi-Channel Communication
Multiple Brands / Products
Network Monitoring
Real-time Chat
Self Service Portal
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
Ticket Management

Issue Tracking

Assignment Management
Dashboard
Escalation Management
Issue Auditing
Issue Scheduling
Knowledge Base
Project Management
Recurring Issues
Scheduling
Task Management

ITSM

Asset Tracking
Availability Management
Change Management
Configuration Management
Contract/License Management
Dashboard
Incident Management
Problem Management
Project Management
Release & Deployment Management
Self Service Portal

Live Chat

Canned Responses
Customizable Branding
Geo Targeting
Offline Form
Proactive Chat
Screen Sharing
Third Party Integration
Transfers / Routing
Website Visitor Tracking

Categories and Features

Customer Service

Alerts / Escalation
Appointment Management
Call Center Management
Email Management
Knowledge Base
Live Chat
Performance Metrics
Queue Management
Self Service Portal
Social Media Integration
Surveys & Feedback
Virtual Assistant
Workflow Management

Help Desk

Alerts / Escalation
Automated Routing
Community Forums
Customizable Branding
Document Storage
Email Integration
IT Asset Management
Incident Management
Interaction Tracking
Knowledge Base
Known Issue Management
Live Chat
Multi-Channel Communication
Multiple Brands / Products
Network Monitoring
Real-time Chat
Self Service Portal
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
Ticket Management

Knowledge Management

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cataloging / Categorization
Collaboration
Content Management
Decision Tree
Discussion Boards
Full Text Search
Knowledge Base Management
Self Service Portal

Live Chat

Canned Responses
Customizable Branding
Geo Targeting
Offline Form
Proactive Chat
Screen Sharing
Third Party Integration
Transfers / Routing
Website Visitor Tracking

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