Gladly

gladly.com
Customer Support
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Customer service software that unifies all interactions into a single customer view.

How to Replace Gladly

Overview

Gladly is a cloud-based customer service platform that consolidates emails, chat, social media, and phone interactions into one unified interface. It enables support teams to deliver personalized service with complete customer context across all channels.

Features

41 features across 16 categories

AI(2)

AI-Powered SuggestionsAIPremium

Provides agents with real-time suggested responses and knowledge base articles to resolve issues faster.

Sentiment AnalysisAIPremium

AI analyzes customer sentiment during conversations to alert agents of escalation risks.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Agent Tools(4)

Agent Workspace

Provides agents with a unified interface to manage conversations, customer data, and tools without switching applications.

Bulk Operations

Perform batch actions on multiple conversations such as reassignment or status updates.

Canned Responses

Pre-written response templates for common customer inquiries to increase agent efficiency.

Mobile AppPremium

Native iOS and Android apps allowing agents to manage support conversations on-the-go.

Analytics(7)

Agent Performance Analytics

Track individual agent metrics including response time, resolution rate, and customer satisfaction.

Conversation AnalyticsAIPremium

Analyze conversation patterns to identify common issues and improvement opportunities.

Customer Health ScoreAIPremium

AI-calculated scores indicating customer satisfaction and risk of churn.

Customer Satisfaction Surveys

Automatically sends post-interaction surveys to measure customer satisfaction and gather feedback.

Customer SegmentationAIPremium

Create dynamic customer segments based on behavior, demographics, and interaction history.

Predictive AnalyticsAIPremium

AI-powered forecasting of customer volume, resolution times, and staffing needs.

Real-time Reporting Dashboard

Displays live metrics on agent performance, customer wait times, and resolution rates.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(5)

Automated WorkflowsPremium

Create custom workflows to automate repetitive tasks and route conversations based on business logic.

Chatbot BuilderAIPremium

Create and deploy AI chatbots to handle common inquiries without human agent involvement.

Omnichannel RoutingAI

Intelligently routes conversations across channels to balance workload and maximize efficiency.

Scheduled MessagesPremium

Queue messages to be sent at optimal times for improved customer engagement.

Smart RoutingAI

Automatically assigns conversations to the best-suited agent based on skills and availability.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Communication(4)

Email Management

Full email management with threading, forwarding, and bulk email capabilities.

File Sharing

Securely share files and documents with customers within the chat interface.

Multi-channel Messaging

Enables customers to reach support via email, SMS, web chat, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and WhatsApp.

Voice and Phone Integration

Integrate phone calls with customer records and manage voice interactions alongside digital channels.

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(1)

Compliance ReportsPremium

Generate compliance documentation for regulatory requirements like GDPR and CCPA.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Core(2)

Customer Timeline

Displays complete customer interaction history including purchases, previous support tickets, and preferences.

Unified Inbox

Consolidates all customer communications from email, chat, social media, and phone into a single view.

Customer Experience(2)

Callback FeaturePremium

Customers can request a callback instead of waiting in queue, reducing support volume.

Customer PortalPremium

Self-service portal allowing customers to track support tickets and access knowledge articles.

Customization(1)

Custom Fields

Create custom data fields to capture and store business-specific customer information.

Documentation(2)

Conversation Transcripts

Automatically records and stores all customer conversations for compliance and training purposes.

Knowledge Base Management

Create and maintain a searchable repository of articles and resources for agents and customers.

Integration(2)

API AccessPremium

Comprehensive REST and GraphQL APIs for custom integrations and data synchronization.

Webhook SupportPremium

Send real-time event notifications to external systems when conversations or customer data change.

Localization(1)

Language SupportAIPremium

Support for 50+ languages with automatic translation and multilingual agent assignment.

Management(3)

Agent Coaching ToolsPremium

Provides managers with tools to listen to calls, review chats, and provide feedback to agents.

Agent SchedulingPremium

Schedule and manage agent availability across multiple time zones and shifts.

Quality AssurancePremium

Built-in QA module to score interactions against customizable criteria and identify training needs.

Organization(2)

Conversation Search

Quickly search through all historical conversations using full-text search capabilities.

Conversation TaggingAI

Automatically categorize and tag conversations for better organization and reporting.

Security(2)

Role-Based Access Control

Set granular permissions for different user roles to control data and feature access.

Two-Factor AuthenticationPremium

Adds an extra security layer requiring a second authentication method for user login.

Team Tools(1)

Team Collaboration

Allows agents to internally message and collaborate on complex customer issues in real-time.

Pricing

Starter

$50/mo
  • Core messaging
  • basic reporting
  • single channel

Professional

Popular
$100/mo
  • Omnichannel
  • advanced routing
  • AI suggestions

Enterprise

$200/mo
  • Full platform
  • custom workflows
  • advanced analytics
  • dedicated support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Gladly

Monthly$50/mo
Yearly$600/yr
5-Year Total$3k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $360
SaaS
$600
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $1.1k
SaaS
$1.8k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $1.8k
SaaS
$3k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 41 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Gladly alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 41 features.

Buy Gladly

Better Value
Monthly cost$500/mo
3-year total$18,000
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Gladly saves ~$18,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 41 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

30 known integrations