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AI customer service software

Help Scout

Shared inbox and help center for small teams, with AI drafts and a pay per resolution AI chatbot.

OUR TAKE

Our pick for most small businesses: simple, with fair AI pricing.

Where it appears

Our pickThe Best AI Customer Service Software for Small Businesses

What’s good

  • Free plan for 5 users
  • Pay only for AI resolutions
  • Spending cap

What to know

  • AI Drafts need Plus
  • Billing cycle of listed prices unclear

Key features

  • Shared inboxes with live chat, SMS and social messages
  • AI Assist on all paid plans
  • AI Drafts and AI Summarize on Plus and Pro
  • AI Answers chatbot at $0.75 per resolution with spending cap
  • 3 months free AI Answers for new accounts
  • HIPAA compliance on Pro

Works with

  • Salesforce
  • Jira
  • HubSpot
  • Aircall
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