Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Gladly

Replace Gladly with a custom build. Customer service software that unifies all interactions into a single customer view.

Weekend Project
41 features30 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 41 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 41 features

Analytics(7 features)

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.

+2 more in this category

Automation(5 features)

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.

Agent Tools(4 features)

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.

Communication(4 features)

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.

Management(3 features)

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.

AI(2 features)

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.

Core(2 features)

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 features)

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.

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.

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