Help Scout vs Gorgias: which should you pick in 2026?

Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick Help Scout if you are small teams that want friendly support at scale. Pick Gorgias if you are shopify stores handling order questions.

Help ScoutGorgias
In one lineShared inbox and help center that feels human.Ecommerce help desk deeply wired into Shopify.
PricingFrom $22/user/moFrom $10/mo
Free tierNoNo
Best forSmall teams that want friendly support at scaleShopify stores handling order questions
CategoryCustomer SupportCustomer Support
Websitehelpscout.comgorgias.com

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