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Help Scout

Score7.9 out of 10

56 Reviews and Ratings

What is Help Scout?

Help Scout is help desk software. The vendor’s value proposition is that that their solution reduces time spent on training users because Help Scout is simple to use and set up and scales like any enterprise product. This solution includes multiple mailboxes to support as many email addresses as needed in order to work collaboratively across teams, and manage several products or brands from one account. Reports on conversation trends, team performance, productivity, and customer happiness are included as well. The Docs Knowledge Base includes up to five customizable knowledge base sites that integrate with an organization’s help desk, and are designed to run smoothly on any device, and help their customers help themselves.

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Screenshots

Screenshot of Build better relationships with your customers, and work together better as a team
Screenshot of Tools designed specifically for team collaboration on customer support
Screenshot of Docs Knowledge Base provides self-service that sets your customers up for success
Screenshot of The conversation report can change the conversation with your customers from problems to praise by pinpointing what they write in about and when.
Screenshot of Productivity Reports track your team's customer-helping velocity and identify sticking points to push through with even greater momentum.
Screenshot of Happiness Reports are the closest you can get to your customer's true feelings without hiring a telepath.
Screenshot of Help Scout iPhone app puts a powerful Help Desk in your pocket

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Screenshot of Build better relationships with your customers, and work together better as a team

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Technical Details

Technical Details
Deployment TypesSaaS
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS
Supported LanguagesEnglish

FAQs

How much does Help Scout cost?
Help Scout starts at $30.
What are Help Scout's top competitors?
TeamSupport, Cayzu Help Desk, and Helpjuice are common alternatives for Help Scout.
What is Help Scout's best feature?
Reviewers rate Subscription-based notifications highest, with a score of 10.