ActiveCampaign
Plan prices not in snapshot text; 14-day trial
Email marketing and automation.
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Alternatives to Help Scout
12 alternatives to Help Scout that do the same job, ranked by how many of its jobs and business types they share. Help Scout: Standard $25/user/mo; Plus $45; Pro $75.
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Advertise| Tool | What it does | Entry price | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Help Scout (the original) | Shared inbox, help center and AI support tools. | Standard $25/user/mo; Plus $45; Pro $75 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| ActiveCampaign | Email marketing and automation. | Contact for pricing* | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Birdeye | AI reputation, reviews, listings and messaging platform for local businesses. | Contact for pricing* | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Brevo | Email, SMS and CRM platform. | Free forever plan; paid prices not in snapshot text | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Constant Contact | Email and SMS marketing for small businesses. | Lite from $10.20/mo billed annually; Standard $29.75; Premium $68 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Crisp | Customer messaging platform with chatbot and shared inbox. | Mini $45/mo per workspace; Essentials $95/mo; free plan features referenced | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Freshdesk | Customer support helpdesk with AI. | Growth $19/agent/mo billed annually; AI Agent sessions $49/100 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| HighLevel | All-in-one marketing CRM for agencies and local businesses. | Starter $97/mo ($970/yr); Unlimited $297/mo; 14-day trial | Oct 15, 2026 |
| HubSpot | CRM with marketing, sales and service hubs plus AI. | Free tools $0 for up to 2 users; Starter from $7-$20/seat/mo | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Intercom | AI customer service agent and helpdesk. | Helpdesk $19/seat/mo + Fin AI Agent $0.99/outcome; Advanced $85/seat | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Keap | CRM and marketing automation for small businesses. | Starting at $299/mo (or $2,988/yr) | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Mailchimp | Email marketing and automation. | Free plan (up to 250 contacts); paid plans from $13/mo for 12 months (promo), price rises with contact count | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Podium | AI employee, reviews, texting and payments for local businesses. | Contact for pricing* | Oct 15, 2026 |
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Birdeye
No public prices
AI reputation, reviews, listings and messaging platform for local businesses.
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Brevo
Free forever plan; paid prices not in snapshot textFree tier
Email, SMS and CRM platform.
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Constant Contact
Lite from $10.20/mo billed annually; Standard $29.75; Premium $68
Email and SMS marketing for small businesses.
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Crisp
Mini $45/mo per workspace; Essentials $95/mo; free plan features referenced
Customer messaging platform with chatbot and shared inbox.
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Freshdesk
Growth $19/agent/mo billed annually; AI Agent sessions $49/100
Customer support helpdesk with AI.
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HighLevel
Starter $97/mo ($970/yr); Unlimited $297/mo; 14-day trial
All-in-one marketing CRM for agencies and local businesses.
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HubSpot
Free tools $0 for up to 2 users; Starter from $7-$20/seat/moFree tier
CRM with marketing, sales and service hubs plus AI.
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Intercom
Helpdesk $19/seat/mo + Fin AI Agent $0.99/outcome; Advanced $85/seat
AI customer service agent and helpdesk.
Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Intercom ↗
Keap
Starting at $299/mo (or $2,988/yr)
CRM and marketing automation for small businesses.
Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Keap ↗
Mailchimp
Free plan (up to 250 contacts); paid plans from $13/mo for 12 months (promo), price rises with contact countFree tier
Email marketing and automation.
Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Mailchimp ↗
Podium
No public prices
AI employee, reviews, texting and payments for local businesses.
Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Podium ↗