Help Scout vs Chatwoot

Both sit in customer support. Here is how they differ on the things you can actually check.

Help Scout

helpscout.com

Shared inbox with no ticket numbers exposed to customers, plus docs and in-app messaging. Long favoured by teams who want support to feel personal.

Customer Support
Visit Help Scout

Chatwoot

chatwoot.com

Omnichannel support platform released under an open licence — run it on your own servers for free, or take the hosted plan.

Free planCustomer Support
Visit Chatwoot
Help Scout and Chatwoot compared attribute by attribute
 Help ScoutChatwoot
Entry price$50/mo$19/mo
Pricing modelFree trialFree plan
Free planNoYes
CategoryCustomer SupportCustomer Support
Around since20112017

Prices are indicative entry-tier figures, not verified quotes. Both vendors change pricing without notice.