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Deskpro, Gorgias, HappyFox, Help Scout, Hiver, LiveAgent, ProProfs Help Desk, and Zoho Desk jointly meet the verified criteria for the top score of 15/15. They form a joint-leading shortlist; the evidence does not identify a single winner.
Ranked products
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Deskpro
Deskpro is in the joint-leading shortlist because:
- Deskpro supports email ticketing.
- Deskpro supports shared inbox.
- Deskpro supports live chat.
- Deskpro supports phone.
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Gorgias
Gorgias is in the joint-leading shortlist because:
- Gorgias supports email ticketing.
- Gorgias supports shared inbox.
- Gorgias supports live chat.
- Gorgias supports phone.
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HappyFox
HappyFox is in the joint-leading shortlist because:
- HappyFox supports email ticketing.
- HappyFox supports shared inbox.
- HappyFox supports live chat.
- HappyFox supports phone.
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Help Scout
Help Scout is in the joint-leading shortlist because:
- Help Scout supports email ticketing.
- Help Scout supports shared inbox.
- Help Scout supports live chat.
- Help Scout supports phone.
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Hiver
Hiver is in the joint-leading shortlist because:
- Hiver supports email ticketing.
- Hiver supports shared inbox.
- Hiver supports live chat.
- Hiver supports phone.
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LiveAgent
LiveAgent is in the joint-leading shortlist because:
- LiveAgent supports email ticketing.
- LiveAgent supports shared inbox.
- LiveAgent supports live chat.
- LiveAgent supports phone.
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ProProfs Help Desk
ProProfs Help Desk is in the joint-leading shortlist because:
- ProProfs Help Desk supports email ticketing.
- ProProfs Help Desk supports shared inbox.
- ProProfs Help Desk supports live chat.
- ProProfs Help Desk supports phone.
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Zoho Desk
Zoho Desk is in the joint-leading shortlist because:
- Zoho Desk supports email ticketing.
- Zoho Desk supports shared inbox.
- Zoho Desk supports live chat.
- Zoho Desk supports phone.
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Groove
Groove shares 9th place because:
- Groove supports email ticketing.
- Groove supports shared inbox.
- Groove supports live chat.
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Jitbit Helpdesk
Jitbit Helpdesk shares 9th place because:
- Jitbit Helpdesk supports email ticketing.
- Jitbit Helpdesk supports shared inbox.
- Jitbit Helpdesk supports live chat.
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Re:amaze
Re:amaze shares 9th place because:
- Re:amaze supports email ticketing.
- Re:amaze supports shared inbox.
- Re:amaze supports live chat.
Criteria comparison
Products are ranked only from verified, sourced facts. Missing evidence remains unknown and does not count as a negative claim.
| Criterion | Weight | Deskpro | Gorgias | HappyFox | Help Scout | Hiver | LiveAgent | ProProfs Help Desk | Zoho Desk | Groove | Jitbit Helpdesk | Re:amaze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Email ticketing | 6 | Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 |
| Shared inbox | 3 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 |
| Live chat | 3 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 |
| Phone support | 3 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Method and alternate format
Only products meeting the evidence threshold and coverage-gap rule are ranked. Missing facts earn no points and are not treated as negative claims.