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New headline: "The simple and powerful customer support platform"

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- Product

[Simple Powerful PersonalMeet the platform
Simple<br>Powerful<br>PersonalSimple&lt;br&gt;Powerful&lt;br&gt;Personal](/platform/)[AI
tools your team will loveSee all AI features AI tools<br>your team<br>will
loveAI tools&lt;br&gt;your team&lt;br&gt;will love](/ai-features/)

  ##### Empower your team
[Inbox](/inbox/)[Apps & Integrations](/help-desk-integration/)[Insights &
Analytics](/analytics/)

  ##### Empower your customers
[Self-serviceNEW](/self-service/)[Proactive Messaging](/proactive-messages/)
[Delivering delight, not more AI hypeDelivering delight, not more AI hype
Delivering delight, not more AI hypeRead more on the
blog](/blog/still-customer-first/)

- Solutions

[Customer Support Delight your customers Customer SupportCustomer
Support](/customer-support/)[Email Management Supercharge your team Email
ManagementEmail Management](/shared-inbox/)

  ##### Industries
[SaaS](/industry/saas/)[Ecomm](/industry/ecommerce/)[Financial
Services](/industry/financial-services/)
[Education](/industry/education/)[Media](/industry/media-telecomms/)[Healthcare](/industry/healthcare/)[Professional
Services](/industry/professional-services/)[Logistics](/industry/logistics/)[Property
Management](/industry/property-management/)[Manufacturing](/industry/manufacturing/)[Real
Estate](/industry/real-estate/)

- Resources

[Help Scout Blog Tips and actionable content Help Scout BlogHelp Scout
Blog](/blog/)[Guides & Tools Resources to help you grow Guides &amp; ToolsGuides
&amp; Tools](/resources/)[Join a Live Class Free training and demos Join a Live
ClassJoin a Live Class](/classes/)

  ##### Get Inspired
[The Supportive](/blog/the-supportive/)[In the
Works](https://intheworks.helpscout.com/)[Customer
Stories](/blog/customer-service/topic/customer-stories/)

  ##### Become a Power User
[Partner Program](/partner/)[Help Center](//docs.helpscout.com/)[Dev
Docs](//developer.helpscout.com/) [Building Your AI Support StackBuilding Your
AI Support Stack Building Your AI Support StackGet the free
guide](/resources/ai-tool-guide/)

- Company

[About Us Our history and values About UsAbout Us](/about/)[Careers Join the
team CareersCareers](/company/careers/)

  ##### Dig Deeper
[Help Scout for Good](/for-good/)[Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion](/dei/)[Customer Champions](/customer-champions/) [Crafting culture at
Help&amp;nbsp;ScoutCrafting culture at Help&amp;nbsp;Scout Crafting culture at
Help ScoutDownload the free guide](/resources/culture-guide/)

- [Pricing](/pricing/)
- [Login](https://secure.helpscout.net/?__hstc=238111519.e8ccc67dff138ff32996f5bde7125938.1727767817032.1727767817032.1727767817032.1&__hssc=238111519.1.1727767817033&__hsfp=2241841009&mxid=$device:19246fca945df7-00398d3fece109-72610109-75300-19246fca945df7&mxid=$device:19246fca945df7-00398d3fece109-72610109-75300-19246fca945df7)
- [Free Trial](https://secure.helpscout.net/members/register/41/?__hstc=238111519.e8ccc67dff138ff32996f5bde7125938.1727767817032.1727767817032.1727767817032.1&__hssc=238111519.1.1727767817033&__hsfp=2241841009&utm_source=(direct)&last_touch_url=%2F&utm_first_source=(direct)&first_touch_url=%2F&utm_source=(direct)&last_touch_url=%2F&utm_first_source=(direct)&first_touch_url=%2F&mxid=$device:19246fca945df7-00398d3fece109-72610109-75300-19246fca945df7&mxid=$device:19246fca945df7-00398d3fece109-72610109-75300-19246fca945df7)
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[Simple Powerful PersonalMeet the platform
Simple<br>Powerful<br>PersonalSimple&lt;br&gt;Powerful&lt;br&gt;Personal](/platform/)[AI
tools your team will loveSee all AI features AI tools<br>your team<br>will
loveAI tools&lt;br&gt;your team&lt;br&gt;will love](/ai-features/)

##### Empower your team

[Inbox](/inbox/)[Apps & Integrations](/help-desk-integration/)[Insights &
Analytics](/analytics/)

##### Empower your customers

[Self-serviceNEW](/self-service/)[Proactive Messaging](/proactive-messages/)

[Delivering delight, not more AI hypeDelivering delight, not more AI hype
Delivering delight, not more AI hypeRead more on the
blog](/blog/still-customer-first/)

[Customer SupportDelight your customers Customer SupportCustomer
Support](/customer-support/)[Email ManagementSupercharge your team Email
ManagementEmail Management](/shared-inbox/)

##### Industries

[SaaS](/industry/saas/)[Ecomm](/industry/ecommerce/)[Financial
Services](/industry/financial-services/)

[Education](/industry/education/)[Media](/industry/media-telecomms/)[Healthcare](/industry/healthcare/)[Professional
Services](/industry/professional-services/)[Logistics](/industry/logistics/)[Property
Management](/industry/property-management/)[Manufacturing](/industry/manufacturing/)[Real
Estate](/industry/real-estate/)

[Help Scout BlogTips and actionable content Help Scout BlogHelp Scout
Blog](/blog/)[Guides & ToolsResources to help you grow Guides &amp; ToolsGuides
&amp; Tools](/resources/)[Join a Live ClassFree training and demos Join a Live
ClassJoin a Live Class](/classes/)

##### Get Inspired

[The Supportive](/blog/the-supportive/)[In the
Works](https://intheworks.helpscout.com/)[Customer
Stories](/blog/customer-service/topic/customer-stories/)

##### Become a Power User

[Partner Program](/partner/)[Help Center](//docs.helpscout.com/)[Dev
Docs](//developer.helpscout.com/)

[Building Your AI Support StackBuilding Your AI Support Stack Building Your AI
Support StackGet the free guide](/resources/ai-tool-guide/)

[About UsOur history and values About UsAbout Us](/about/)[CareersJoin the team
CareersCareers](/company/careers/)

##### Dig Deeper

[Help Scout for Good](/for-good/)[Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion](/dei/)[Customer Champions](/customer-champions/)

[Crafting culture at Help&amp;nbsp;ScoutCrafting culture at Help&amp;nbsp;Scout
Crafting culture at Help ScoutDownload the free
guide](/resources/culture-guide/)

![](https://hs-marketing-contentful.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Fp15sglj92v6o%2F3WJSqkQZcrrFKc1q0IsFp%2F2710b1f7fcf3b039b4eeb9b34c2c8356%2Fhome--hero-background-left.svg?ixlib=gatsbySourceUrl-2.1.3&amp;auto=format%2C%20compress&amp;q=75&amp;s=63b7ca0be7f16ef46f4c5a4940ac5ceb)![](https://hs-marketing-contentful.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Fp15sglj92v6o%2F6WgYg27DLxUsXvAG7Dr0Pp%2F2b355b0563c5beff783dc7608326d022%2Fhome--hero-background-right.svg?ixlib=gatsbySourceUrl-2.1.3&amp;auto=format%2C%20compress&amp;q=75&amp;s=2a07a69bc0fa7e1348d71f0867c82e27)

# The *customer-first* platform  your whole team will love

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## Outstanding support with a personal touch

Delivering exceptional support requires great people and the right products.
Help the team move faster and give customers instant answers with our all-in-one
platform.

[Start your free
trial](https://secure.helpscout.net/members/register/41/?__hstc=238111519.e8ccc67dff138ff32996f5bde7125938.1727767817032.1727767817032.1727767817032.1&__hssc=238111519.1.1727767817033&__hsfp=2241841009&utm_source=(direct)&last_touch_url=%2F&utm_first_source=(direct)&first_touch_url=%2F&utm_source=(direct)&last_touch_url=%2F&utm_first_source=(direct)&first_touch_url=%2F&mxid=$device:19246fca945df7-00398d3fece109-72610109-75300-19246fca945df7&mxid=$device:19246fca945df7-00398d3fece109-72610109-75300-19246fca945df7)

[Power your teamPower your team
home--bento-customer-supporthome--bento-customer-support](/inbox/)[Empower
customersEmpower customers
home--bento-self-servicehome--bento-self-service](/self-service/)

15min

Send a first reply in less than an hour, become a power user in a day.

56%

Respond to 56% more customer messages in the first year.

25%

Our customers’ CSAT scores are 25% higher than the industry average.

The best way to get to know Help Scout is to start a free trial.

[Get a sneak peek](/see-it-in-action/)

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(Image)](https://hs-marketing-contentful.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Fp15sglj92v6o%2F4BSAWqQAulmbgmgBQjiUl1%2Ff55263c42331be8a82f6ba3c137f8367%2Fhome--testimonial-threadless.png?ixlib=gatsbySourceUrl-2.1.3&amp;auto=format%2C%20compress&amp;q=75&amp;w=613&amp;h=613&amp;s=247c49453d87a0a78c974d748b3c6421)![Threadless
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> Our team was able to teach themselves Help Scout in a day. It’s like using a
> shared email inbox — just way more robust and better looking.

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Henderlong](https://hs-marketing-contentful.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Fp15sglj92v6o%2F1OrS7a9DIoYZBEeyjvr45c%2Fbb7be6faa499ce76df8a40e669831a9e%2Fhome--testimonial-threadless-brianne.png?ixlib=gatsbySourceUrl-2.1.3&amp;auto=format%2C%20compress&amp;q=75&amp;w=48&amp;h=48&amp;s=dd75823f0a2209257bcc034b7d89382d)![Brianne
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###### Brianne Henderlong

VP of Brand Experience

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## The future is still  customer-first

AI may be changing the world, but our founding belief is as true now as it was
13 years ago: Great customer support is great for business.

Delivering great support means putting your team and customers first. That’s
why our platform will never be “AI-first.” We’re invested in [AI tools
that *enhance* the customer experience](/ai-features/) by helping teams craft
better replies and answer common questions faster.

AI isn’t a magic wand for customer service.

Hype cycles breed empty promises. Despite the headlines, the people on your
customer-facing teams have never been more critical to the success of your
growing business. We build tools for those teams to do their best work, which
means more than just adding AI.

It means making sure your team never misses an opportunity to deliver a personal
touch when it matters most. Outsourcing those moments to AI may save a few bucks
now, but it will cost you over time.

Doing right by the customer never goes out of style.

We’re not allowing ourselves to be biased by AI peer pressure. We’re more
committed than ever to giving customers, and the teams who support them, our
complete focus.

When new technology is progressing quickly, it’s important to work with a
partner who values what you do. We believe customers will always come first. If
you do too, you’ve come to the right place.

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## Get Started

Learn the platform in less than an hour. Become a *power user* in less than a
day.

[Try for
Free](https://secure.helpscout.net/members/register/41/?__hstc=238111519.e8ccc67dff138ff32996f5bde7125938.1727767817032.1727767817032.1727767817032.1&__hssc=238111519.1.1727767817033&__hsfp=2241841009&utm_source=(direct)&last_touch_url=%2F&utm_first_source=(direct)&first_touch_url=%2F&utm_source=(direct)&last_touch_url=%2F&utm_first_source=(direct)&first_touch_url=%2F&mxid=$device:19246fca945df7-00398d3fece109-72610109-75300-19246fca945df7&mxid=$device:19246fca945df7-00398d3fece109-72610109-75300-19246fca945df7)[Book
a Demo Avatars of members of our Sales TeamAvatars of members of our Sales
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# The simple *and* powerful  customer support platform

Keep your team in sync with a shared inbox, chat with customers live, and create
your own help center — all in one place.

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## Outstanding support with a personal touch

Delivering exceptional support requires great people and the right products.
Help the team move faster and give customers instant answers with our all-in-one
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[Power your teamPower your team
home--bento-customer-supporthome--bento-customer-support](/inbox/)[Empower
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15min

Send a first reply in less than an hour, become a power user in a day.

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(Image)](https://hs-marketing-contentful.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Fp15sglj92v6o%2F4BSAWqQAulmbgmgBQjiUl1%2Ff55263c42331be8a82f6ba3c137f8367%2Fhome--testimonial-threadless.png?ixlib=gatsbySourceUrl-2.1.3&amp;auto=format%2C%20compress&amp;q=75&amp;w=613&amp;h=613&amp;s=247c49453d87a0a78c974d748b3c6421)![Threadless
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> Our team was able to teach themselves Help Scout in a day. It’s like using a
> shared email inbox — just way more robust and better looking.

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Henderlong](https://hs-marketing-contentful.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Fp15sglj92v6o%2F1OrS7a9DIoYZBEeyjvr45c%2Fbb7be6faa499ce76df8a40e669831a9e%2Fhome--testimonial-threadless-brianne.png?ixlib=gatsbySourceUrl-2.1.3&amp;auto=format%2C%20compress&amp;q=75&amp;w=48&amp;h=48&amp;s=dd75823f0a2209257bcc034b7d89382d)![Brianne
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###### Brianne Henderlong

VP of Brand Experience

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## The future is still  customer-first

AI may be changing the world, but our founding belief is as true now as it was
13 years ago: Great customer support is great for business.

Delivering great support means putting your team and customers first. That’s
why our platform will never be “AI-first.” We’re invested in [AI tools
that *enhance* the customer experience](/ai-features/) by helping teams craft
better replies and answer common questions faster.

AI isn’t a magic wand for customer service.

Hype cycles breed empty promises. Despite the headlines, the people on your
customer-facing teams have never been more critical to the success of your
growing business. We build tools for those teams to do their best work, which
means more than just adding AI.

It means making sure your team never misses an opportunity to deliver a personal
touch when it matters most. Outsourcing those moments to AI may save a few bucks
now, but it will cost you over time.

Doing right by the customer never goes out of style.

We’re not allowing ourselves to be biased by AI peer pressure. We’re more
committed than ever to giving customers, and the teams who support them, our
complete focus.

When new technology is progressing quickly, it’s important to work with a
partner who values what you do. We believe customers will always come first. If
you do too, you’ve come to the right place.

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