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Front vs Help Scout vs LiveAgent - Which One Is Right for You?

Weighing Front, Help Scout and LiveAgent? Our focused comparison cuts through the noise. Get a clear picture of how each platform performs where it matters most for your business.

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Overview of Front vs Help Scout vs LiveAgent

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FrontApp is a customer communication hub that centralizes all interactions, blending team collaboration with customer support.

PROs

    Intuitive user interface enhances team productivity

    Strong collaboration features with shared inboxes and internal chat

    Offers extensive integrations with various third-party tools

CONs

    Limited advanced automation features compared to competitors

    Does not support incoming phone calls, which can be a drawback for some businesses

    Performance issues, with some users reporting occasional slowness

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Help Scout offers a simple and effective customer support platform that focuses on personal interactions, shared inboxes, and team collaboration to build better customer relationships.

PROs

    User-friendly interface with seamless integration

    Strong automation features streamline tasks and improve efficiency​

    Social media integrations enhance customer interactions across platforms

CONs

    Initial setup and customization can be complex​

    Limited notification options for customer replies through email​

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LiveAgent is a versatile help desk software designed to optimize customer support with features like ticket management, live chat, call center, and social media integration.

PROs

    Easy setup and responsive customer support

    Offers live chat, email ticketing, and social media integration.

    Highly customizable to fit specific business needs

CONs

    User interface could be more modern

    Steep learning curve for initial setup

    Some advanced features can be pricey

Feature comparison table

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Omnichannel Ticketing

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Multi Brand Support Center

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Multilingual knowledge base

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Automated Ticket Routing

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SLA Management

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Custom statuses for tickets

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Scheduled Tickets

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Agent collision detection

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Private/internal notes for collaboration

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Real time Reporting

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AI Copilot

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AI Knowledge Base creation

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AI triage and troubleshooting

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AI answers

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6 reasons why growing teams are moving to HappyFox over Front, Help Scout and LiveAgent

Flexible plans for growing teams

Flexible plans for growing teams

Affordable agent-based pricing starts at $9/month. Larger teams can unlock more savings with our unlimited agent plans.

Help desk for all teams

Help desk for all teams

HappyFox caters to every team's needs. CS, IT, HR, Facilities – all benefit from our flexible ticketing system with customizable features to tackle their unique challenges.

Effortless setup and configuration

Effortless setup and configuration

Go live in under an hour for straightforward use cases. For more complex scenarios, we will have you up and running within 1-2 weeks.

Advanced features for diverse needs

Advanced features for diverse needs

We empower clients to suceed with unique features like multi-brand support centers, custom ticket statuses, asset and task management for cross-department use cases.

Functionalities without the complexity

Functionalities without the complexity

It doesn't have to be necessarily complex. Clients love HappyFox for its intuitive UI. Get all the help desk functionalities without the complexity and hidden costs.

Beyond one-size-fits-all

Beyond one-size-fits-all

HappyFox effortlessly adapts to your evolving needs, providing flexibility and customization across ticketing, support center, workflows, automations and reporting.

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“If you need a ticketing system for cutomer support and collaborative email, HappyFox is the best there is!”

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Flexible pricing for growing teams

Agent-based pricing

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