Help Scout
information technology & services
Help Scout is a customer service software company that provides intuitive help desk and knowledge base solutions for growing businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Help Scout focuses on…
About Help Scout
Help Scout is a customer service software company that provides intuitive help desk and knowledge base solutions for growing businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Help Scout focuses on creating human-centric support tools that simplify customer service for small to midsize businesses and high-growth startups. The company serves over 12,000 customers across 140 countries, including well-known clients like Buffer, Basecamp, and Trello. Help Scout offers a suite of subscription-based products designed to enhance support operations. Key offerings include shared inbox management, knowledge base tools, live chat software, and AI-driven automation features. The platform integrates various support channels into a single workflow, promoting team collaboration and providing valuable performance insights. With a commitment to accessibility and empathy, Help Scout aims to empower businesses to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Key Features
- Shared inbox helpdesk
- Docs knowledge base
- Beacon widget
- light AI assists
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Loved for simplicity
- email-native feel
- fair pricing
Cons
- Not ITSM (no assets/change)
- omnichannel lighter
Pricing
~$22–$65/user/month
MSP Partner Program
Referral/partner options; no MSP multi-tenant tooling per-client accounts.
Multi-Tenancy
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Company Details
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Founded
- 2011
- Employees
- 290
- Industry
- information technology & services
- Pricing
- ~$22–$65/user/month…
- Best For
- SMBs wanting human, email-first support
- MSP Partner
- Partial Program
- Multi-Tenancy
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- +1 443-862-7183
- Website
- www.helpscout.com
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Company Details
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Founded
- 2011
- Employees
- 290
- Industry
- information technology & services
- Pricing
- ~$22–$65/user/month…
- Best For
- SMBs wanting human, email-first support
- MSP Partner
- Partial Program
- Multi-Tenancy
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- +1 443-862-7183
- Website
- www.helpscout.com