Gorgias vs Kayako

Choosing between Gorgias and Kayako? Both platforms can work for customer support teams, but they usually fit different company sizes, workflows, and budget expectations.

ShopifyE-commerceSocialEmailLive chatLegacy

When to choose Gorgias

  • Built specifically for Shopify/Magento
  • Order actions directly in tickets
  • Great social media integration

When to choose Kayako

  • Unified customer journey
  • Good live chat

Key differences between Gorgias and Kayako

FactorGorgiasKayako
Best fitecommerce and retail support teamssmall and mid-sized support teams
Starting priceFrom $10/agent/moFrom $15/agent/mo
G2-style rating4.6/54/5
Main focuscommerce-focused support workflows and order contextAI-assisted support and automation
Categoryecomsmb

Gorgias limitations

  • Pricing based on ticket volume (can get expensive)
  • Not suitable for B2B/SaaS
  • Limited reporting

Kayako limitations

  • Product development has slowed down
  • Support can be unresponsive

Switching from Gorgias to Kayako or the other way around?

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