SUPPORT
Plain is turning Sidekick from an assist tool into an agent that acts across your stack.
Alternatives · customer support software
Gorgias alternatives
The best Gorgias alternatives in customer support software, ranked by Sparkpulse's velocity_score.
Updated Jul 18, 2026
Looking for the best alternatives to Gorgias? Sparkpulse tracks and ranks 12 alternatives in customer support software by shipping velocity — how frequently each ships meaningful updates, verified from official changelogs. For reference, Gorgias shipped 0 meaningful updates in the last 30 days and carries a velocity score of 7.5 out of 10 in 2026. The alternatives below are ranked the same way, so you're comparing real release momentum, not marketing claims.
About Gorgias
From helpdesk-with-AI to AI-native helpdesk — Gorgias collapses its product story around the AI Agent.
Gorgias is publishing in dense bursts across three streams at once: AI-native product surfaces (MCP for Claude and ChatGPT, AI Agent pricing transparency, Helpdesk 2.0), original benchmark content (Ecom Lab, 2026 Conversational Commerce Report), and a steady ecommerce-support how-to library. The AI Agent is now the centerpiece; older helpdesk fundamentals get repositioned around it.
Velocity 7.5 · Last update 1mo ago
Top 12 alternatives to Gorgias
Ranked by recent ship velocity. Tap any card for the full editorial breakdown, or pivot to a head-to-head.
SUPPORT
Xurrent is turning its ITSM platform agentic — Sera AI's first two agents just shipped.
SUPPORT
Twilio hardens its messaging-compliance surface while widening channels
SUPPORT
Formbricks marches 5.2 through RCs while turning surveys into an agent-accessible, AI-analyzed surface.
SUPPORT
HelpSpot bolts AI and an MCP server onto a self-hosted helpdesk that still ships on SQL Server.
SUPPORT
ServiceDesk Plus keeps folding Zoho's Zia LLM deeper into ITSM while grinding through routine fixes.
SUPPORT
HelpCenter.io is rebuilding its stack around AI self-service deflection
SUPPORT
Thread is building an AI-and-voice-native service desk for MSPs
SUPPORT
Sleekplan bets its relaunch on feedback that triages itself
SUPPORT
Hatz is building a governed, multi-model agent platform aimed at MSPs
SUPPORT
LiveAgent ships steady maintenance while layering AI assist and credit billing onto the helpdesk
SUPPORT
Knowmax's feed is CX thought-leadership content, not a product changelog
Gorgias vs alternatives — shipping velocity at a glance
Velocity score (0–10) and meaningful releases shipped in the last 30 days, from official changelogs. Higher = shipping faster.
| Product | Velocity | Sparks · 30d | Focus areas | Latest release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgias (baseline) | 7.5 | 0 | customer-supportai-agentsmcp | Ask Your Helpdesk Anything: How to Use Claude or ChatGPT with Gorgias |
| Plain | 7.5 | 1 | customer-supportai-agentsidekick | Sidekick can now take actions across connected tools |
| Xurrent | 6.3 | 1 | itsmagentic-aisera-ai | Xurrent ships Sera AI's first two autonomous agents |
| Twilio | 6.3 | 0 | messaginga2p-10dlcrcs | — |
| Formbricks | 6.3 | 1 | surveysopen-sourcemcp | 5.2.0-rc.1 |
| HelpSpot | 6.3 | 1 | customer-supporthelpdeskself-hosted | HelpSpot 5.8.0 ships an MCP server |
| ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus | 6.3 | 1 | itsmzia-llmworkflow-assist | Workflow Assist goes GA; Zia adds image-to-workflow |
| HelpCenter.io | 6.3 | 1 | ai-self-servicesupport-widgetdeflection-analytics | The Support Widget, Rebuilt to Resolve More on Its Own |
| Thread | 6.3 | 1 | mspvoice-aitriage-agent | Voice AI: outbound calling goes live |
| Sleekplan | 6.3 | 1 | feedback-managementai-automationproduct-rebuild | Sleekplan 2.0: A Feedback Loop that Manages Itself! |
| Hatz AI | 5.0 | 0 | ai-platformmspphone-agents | — |
| LiveAgent | 5.0 | 0 | helpdeskai-assistbilling | — |
| Knowmax | 5.0 | 0 | customer-serviceknowledge-managementai-agents | — |
The 12 best Gorgias alternatives, in depth
1. Plain · velocity 7.5
Plain is turning Sidekick from an assist tool into an agent that acts across your stack.
Over the last 30 days Plain shipped 1 meaningful update vs Gorgias's 0, most recently “Sidekick can now take actions across connected tools”. Its velocity score of 7.5/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Gorgias leans on customer support, ai agents and mcp, Plain focuses on customer support, ai agent and sidekick.
Over the last 30 days Plain has been shipping faster than Gorgias — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
2. Xurrent · velocity 6.3
Xurrent is turning its ITSM platform agentic — Sera AI's first two agents just shipped.
Over the last 30 days Xurrent shipped 1 meaningful update vs Gorgias's 0, most recently “Xurrent ships Sera AI's first two autonomous agents”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Gorgias leans on customer support, ai agents and mcp, Xurrent focuses on itsm, agentic ai and sera ai.
Over the last 30 days Xurrent has been shipping faster than Gorgias — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
3. Twilio · velocity 6.3
Twilio hardens its messaging-compliance surface while widening channels.
Its velocity score of 6.3/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where Gorgias leans on customer support, ai agents and mcp, Twilio focuses on messaging, a2p 10dlc and rcs.
Twilio and Gorgias have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
4. Formbricks · velocity 6.3
Formbricks marches 5.2 through RCs while turning surveys into an agent-accessible, AI-analyzed surface.
Over the last 30 days Formbricks shipped 1 meaningful update vs Gorgias's 0, most recently “5.2.0-rc.1”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Gorgias leans on customer support, ai agents and mcp, Formbricks focuses on surveys, open source and mcp.
Over the last 30 days Formbricks has been shipping faster than Gorgias — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
Full Formbricks trajectory → · Compare Gorgias vs Formbricks →
5. HelpSpot · velocity 6.3
HelpSpot bolts AI and an MCP server onto a self-hosted helpdesk that still ships on SQL Server.
Over the last 30 days HelpSpot shipped 1 meaningful update vs Gorgias's 0, most recently “HelpSpot 5.8.0 ships an MCP server”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Gorgias leans on customer support, ai agents and mcp, HelpSpot focuses on customer support, helpdesk and self hosted.
Over the last 30 days HelpSpot has been shipping faster than Gorgias — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
6. ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus · velocity 6.3
ServiceDesk Plus keeps folding Zoho's Zia LLM deeper into ITSM while grinding through routine fixes.
Over the last 30 days ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus shipped 1 meaningful update vs Gorgias's 0, most recently “Workflow Assist goes GA; Zia adds image-to-workflow”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Gorgias leans on customer support, ai agents and mcp, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus focuses on itsm, zia llm and workflow assist.
Over the last 30 days ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has been shipping faster than Gorgias — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
Full ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus trajectory → · Compare Gorgias vs ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus →
7. HelpCenter.io · velocity 6.3
HelpCenter.io is rebuilding its stack around AI self-service deflection.
Over the last 30 days HelpCenter.io shipped 1 meaningful update vs Gorgias's 0, most recently “The Support Widget, Rebuilt to Resolve More on Its Own”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Gorgias leans on customer support, ai agents and mcp, HelpCenter.io focuses on ai self service, support widget and deflection analytics.
Over the last 30 days HelpCenter.io has been shipping faster than Gorgias — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
Full HelpCenter.io trajectory → · Compare Gorgias vs HelpCenter.io →
8. Thread · velocity 6.3
Thread is building an AI-and-voice-native service desk for MSPs.
Over the last 30 days Thread shipped 1 meaningful update vs Gorgias's 0, most recently “Voice AI: outbound calling goes live”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Gorgias leans on customer support, ai agents and mcp, Thread focuses on msp, voice ai and triage agent.
Over the last 30 days Thread has been shipping faster than Gorgias — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
9. Sleekplan · velocity 6.3
Sleekplan bets its relaunch on feedback that triages itself.
Over the last 30 days Sleekplan shipped 1 meaningful update vs Gorgias's 0, most recently “Sleekplan 2.0: A Feedback Loop that Manages Itself!”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Gorgias leans on customer support, ai agents and mcp, Sleekplan focuses on feedback management, ai automation and product rebuild.
Over the last 30 days Sleekplan has been shipping faster than Gorgias — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
Full Sleekplan trajectory → · Compare Gorgias vs Sleekplan →
10. Hatz AI · velocity 5.0
Hatz is building a governed, multi-model agent platform aimed at MSPs.
Its velocity score of 5.0/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where Gorgias leans on customer support, ai agents and mcp, Hatz AI focuses on ai platform, msp and phone agents.
Hatz AI and Gorgias have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
11. LiveAgent · velocity 5.0
LiveAgent ships steady maintenance while layering AI assist and credit billing onto the helpdesk.
Its velocity score of 5.0/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where Gorgias leans on customer support, ai agents and mcp, LiveAgent focuses on helpdesk, ai assist and billing.
LiveAgent and Gorgias have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full LiveAgent trajectory → · Compare Gorgias vs LiveAgent →
12. Knowmax · velocity 5.0
Knowmax's feed is CX thought-leadership content, not a product changelog.
Its velocity score of 5.0/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where Gorgias leans on customer support, ai agents and mcp, Knowmax focuses on customer service, knowledge management and ai agents.
Knowmax and Gorgias have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to Gorgias?
The top Gorgias alternatives we currently track in customer support software are Plain, Xurrent, Twilio, Formbricks, HelpSpot, ranked by recent ship velocity.
How is this list of Gorgias alternatives ranked?
Alternatives are ranked by Sparkpulse's velocity_score — release cadence + 30-day spark count + sector-relative ship rate.
Can I compare Gorgias directly with one of these alternatives?
Yes — every card has a "Compare with Gorgias" link to a side-by-side /compare page.