Kayako vs Thena

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

EmailLive chatLegacySlack-firstB2BSaaS

When to choose Kayako

  • Unified customer journey
  • Good live chat

When to choose Thena

  • Slack-first customer support
  • Great for B2B SaaS

Key differences between Kayako and Thena

FactorKayakoThena
Best fitsmall and mid-sized support teamsSaaS and product-led support teams
Starting priceFrom $15/agent/moFrom $50/agent/mo
G2-style rating4/54.9/5
Main focusAI-assisted support and automationticket management, collaboration, and support operations
Categorysmbsaas

Kayako limitations

  • Product development has slowed down
  • Support can be unresponsive

Thena limitations

  • Limited traditional channels

Switching from Kayako to Thena or the other way around?

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