respond.io vs Textline

REvsTE

Two Support tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

The verdict

On the data we hold, respond.io comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

We haven't written up who respond.io suits yet.

We haven't written up who Textline suits yet.

ToolValue delivery
Help Scout
Pairs a shared inbox with a knowledge base for customer support and self-service help.
Support
From $25/moFree plan
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ToolValue delivery
Freshdesk by Freshworks
Manage customer support tickets across email, chat and social channels with knowledge base tools.
Support
From $19/mo yearlyAffiliate link
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Zendesk
Customer service platform that combines helpdesk ticketing, omnichannel support and AI-powered knowledge base capabilities.
Support
From €19/mo yearly
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ToolValue delivery
Gorgias
Centralises customer support across email, chat, social and SMS for ecommerce stores with order-data integration.
Support
From $10/moAffiliate link
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ToolValue delivery
Intercom
Supports customers across email, chat and phone with a unified inbox and an AI resolution agent.
Support
From $29/mo
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ToolValue delivery
Document360
Powers knowledge bases and help centres with AI search, chatbots and an AI writing agent.
Support
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