HelpFred vs Help Scout

Compare HelpFred's autonomous AI support with Help Scout's traditional helpdesk platform

HelpFred

Autonomous AI that learns your business and handles support automatically. Perfect for solo founders and small teams.

  • AI writes and sends replies automatically
  • Learns from your feedback and edits
  • Custom knowledge base integration

Help Scout

Traditional helpdesk with shared inbox, knowledge base, and reporting. Requires manual response to every ticket.

  • Shared team inbox
  • Knowledge base builder
  • Customer satisfaction surveys

Feature Comparison

See how HelpFred stacks up against Help Scout across key features

FeatureHelpFredHelp Scout
AI Auto-Reply
Learning AI
Shared Inbox
Knowledge Base
24/7 Support
Setup Time5 minutes2-3 hours
Team RequiredSolo founder friendlyNeeds support team
Starting PriceFree (Beta)$20/user/month

Key Differences

Automation Level

HelpFred writes, learns, and sends replies automatically. Help Scout requires manual responses to every ticket.

Time Investment

HelpFred works 24/7 without supervision. Help Scout requires constant team attention and management.

Cost Structure

HelpFred scales with your business. Help Scout costs multiply with each team member you add.

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