[ Help Scout Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/help-scout/reviews) [ Help Scout Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/help-scout/reviews) # Help Scout Features ##### ## Platform (6) Mobile User Support Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices. Customization Allows users to customize chat colors, text, logos, and branding. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Integration Integrates with other customer service software to improve support and enhance functionality Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress Dashboards Displays important metrics relating to performance Show More ##### ## Ticket and Case Management (7) Ticket Creation User Experience User Experience of creating and submitting a ticket Ticket Response User Experience User Experience of responding and receiving a response Workflow Route tickets based on values of fields, changes to ticket status and time based conditions Automated Response Respond to common requests with standard reply Attachments/Screencasts Documents and files can be attached to the ticket to communicate with customer issues/resolutions Ticket Collaboration Share and collaborate on tickets with multiple customer service representatives Customer/Contact Database Central repository for account and contact information Show More ##### ## Communication Channels (4) Email to Case Ability for customer service agents to communicate via email and email conversations are automatically tracked in ticket Live Chat Support Ability for customer service agents to communicate with customers via live chat to solve problems live Social Media Integration Integration to social networks such as Twitter and Facebook to allow customers and agents to communicate via social networks Voice Make and receive calls directly in the application. Track and record calls for analysis. Show More ##### ## Self-Service Experience (4) Knowledge Base Provides a repository of information that can be used by those seeking support. Searchable Articles Makes articles in the knowledge base searchable on the web. Mobile Optimization Optimizes the customer self-service experience on mobile devices Personalization Gives the user targeted, personalized results based on their activity or preferences Show More ##### ## Self-Service Platform (3) Branding Allows users to add custom branding (logos, brand colors, etc.) to self-service portals, chatbots, etc. Automation Automates some or all operation related tasks Integrations Allows easy integrations with applications, such as messenger applications, APIs, and customer support tools Show More ##### ## Communication (3) Pop-up Chat Enables a popup chat window on company websites to encourage interaction between website visitors and designated company representatives. Notifications Delivers notifications to both sides of the conversation. In-App Messaging Allows for live chat to be enabled within the app for customer help. Show More ##### ## Internal Use (6) Customization Allows users to customize chat colors, text, logos, and branding. Conversation Archiving Archives conversations in a separate location for later reference. Lead Development Enables employees to denote potential customers. Knowledge Base Establishes a knowledge base for employee reference during conversations. Team Inbox Provides a central location for help requests, helping employees respond sooner. Customer Profiles Allows for the creation of profiles for contacts and customers. Show More ##### ## Channels (3) Multi-Channel Coverage Software incorporates multiple digital communications channels. Open Listening Allows incorporation of inbound contacts from non-marketing channels. Physical Media Includes physical media (mail, flyers, billboards, etc.) in the channels mix. Show More ##### ## Design (5) Communications Strategy Development Allows planning and deployment of an overall communications strategy. Create Content Includes or integrates with content creation apps. Personalization Outbound communications are segmented and personalized. Inbound Identification Inbound contacts are identified and handled based on history. Regulatory Compliance Software verifies compliance with GDPR, CAN-SPAM, and other legal requirements. Show More ##### ## Productivity Tools (7) Notes Allows users to leave notes or comments on emails or relevant cases. Internal Discussion Provides a dedicated space or a thread feature that allows for long-form discussion. Assignments and Tasks Offer in-application assignment and task tracking functionality. Workflows Allows users to create and follow predetermined workflows attached to actions. Templates Allows users to create canned answers or templates for email responses. Integrations Integrates without outside software to provide additional functionality or pull information. Tagging System Provides a tagging system to allow users to sort emails by relevant subject. Show More ##### ## Analytics (2) Trends Analyzes trends in email content and resolution. Performance Tracking Tracks performance and productivity of users inside the application. Show More ##### ## Conversational Platform (4) Personalization Identifies the customer and personalizes interaction at every touchpoint. Omnichannel Allows multiple related channels to interact at once to reduce transfers. Contextual Engagement Prompts agents to engage customers based on contextual data, such as product usage or conversation history. Proactive Engagement Provides features for sending outbound messages to engage customers through proactive support. Show More ##### ## Support Automation (4) Intelligent Routing Can route contacts to agents the customer has worked with before. Seamless Escalation Provides features for escalating conversations to the appropriate agent. Transcripts Maintains a transcript of conversations from all channels. Self-Serve Support Enables customers to resolve queries or issues without the assistance of an agent. Show More ##### ## Sorting & Filtering (4) Attachment Search Enables users to search for specific email attachments. Tags Allows users to create and assign custom tags to emails. AI Sorting Automatically sorts mail into untuitive categories and/or folders. Predefined Rules Allows users to set up predefined rules to automatically sort incoming mail. Show More ##### ## Integrations (3) Microsoft Outlook Integration This software integrates with Microsoft Outlook. Gmail Integration This software integrates with Gmail. Apple Calendar Integration This software integrates with Apple Calendar. Show More ##### ## Time Management (3) Unified Inbox Provide a unified inbox to manage multiple accounts at once. Email Automation Provide the ability to automatically send recurring emails. Snooze Provide a feature to snooze, or defer, non-urgent emails. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (15) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text-to-Speech Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text-to-Speech Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service (7) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Help Desk (3) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Shared Inbox (2) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Email Management (2) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Front](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1fe01c88159eb52ed7e93d98cdce08a5/front.svg "Front") Front 4.7/5 (2,413) ](https://www.g2.com/products/front/reviews) [ ![Fin](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/df38f4e5568236bd9d4fb58e523fd491/fin.svg "Fin") Fin 4.5/5 (3,697) ](https://www.g2.com/products/fin/reviews) [ ![Freshdesk](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/700ca107b848b083e9b0659a98efb160/freshdesk.svg "Freshdesk") Freshdesk 4.4/5 (3,673) ](https://www.g2.com/products/freshdesk/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/help-scout/competitors/alternatives) Help Scout Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_8eac408c131f013530178efd9a9ca600/freshdesk.png "Product Avatar Image") Freshdesk 4.4/5 (3,751) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/freshdesk-vs-help-scout) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_b4de3f87b12321882f19b7a93f94109c/zendesk-for-customer-service.png "Product Avatar Image") Zendesk for Customer Service 4.3/5 (6,952) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/help-scout-vs-zendesk-for-customer-service) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_30d7b9d80f68b61fdefb6ce5d1f55bb2/fin.png "Product Avatar Image") Fin 4.5/5 (3,862) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/fin-vs-help-scout) ##### Categories on G2 [ Live Chat ](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-chat)[ Customer Self-Service ](https://www.g2.com/categories/customer-self-service)[ Help Desk ](https://www.g2.com/categories/help-desk) [ Conversational Support ](https://www.g2.com/categories/conversational-support)[ Digital Customer Service Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-customer-service-platforms)[ Customer Communications Management ](https://www.g2.com/categories/customer-communications-management)[ Shared Inbox ](https://www.g2.com/categories/shared-inbox)[ Email Management ](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-management) Show More ##### Explore More [ What are the best business productivity tools available on AWS marketplace? 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