Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Gorgias

Replace Gorgias with a custom build. The Conversational AI platform for Ecommerce

Weekend Project
34 features7 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 34 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 34 features

Support(15 features)

Assignment

Assign tickets to team members for organized support workflow

Dedicated Email ServerPremium

Dedicated email server for Advanced and Enterprise plans

Email Support

Manage email support conversations with centralized helpdesk

Help Center

Create unlimited help center articles with self-service support capabilities

Helpdesk

Centralize customer conversations and empower CX teams to provide fast support and turn shoppers into loyal customers

+10 more in this category

AI(5 features)

AI AgentAIPremium

Conversational AI with sales and support skills that delivers brand-aligned conversations, resolves 60% of support inquiries and increases conversions 2.5x with tailored recommendations

AI Agent FAQ ResolutionAIPremium

Answer pre- and post-sales FAQs automatically

AI Order EditingAIPremium

Edit orders and subscriptions through AI agent

AI Returns & RefundsAIPremium

Handle returns and refunds through AI automation

Customized Tone of VoiceAIPremium

Brand-aligned AI conversations with customizable tone

Analytics(4 features)

Live Monitoring

Real-time monitoring of support performance and metrics

Revenue StatisticsPremium

Track revenue impact of support and sales interactions

Satisfaction Survey

Customer satisfaction surveys to measure support quality

Support Performance Analytics

Detailed analytics on support team performance and efficiency

Sales(3 features)

Dynamic DiscountsAIPremium

Generate dynamic discount codes through AI recommendations

Product RecommendationsAIPremium

AI-powered product recommendations to increase conversions

Shopping AssistantAIPremium

Scalable, personalized shopping assistance that increases conversions

Automation(2 features)

Macros

Automated response templates for faster support ticket resolution

Rules

Automation rules for ticket routing and management

Integration(2 features)

100+ Integrations

Seamlessly integrate with 100+ ecommerce and business tools

Shopify Integration

Edit Shopify orders, access real-time product information, and run promotional campaigns without leaving Gorgias

Administration(1 features)

Team Management

Manage team members and their permissions

Marketing(1 features)

Marketing SuiteAIPremium

Proactively interact with shoppers in real-time with chat campaigns that reduce bounce rates by 37% and scalable, personalized shopping assistance

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Gorgias

Monthly$10/mo
Yearly$120/yr
5-Year Total$600

Build It Yourself

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

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$120
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$360
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$600
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 34 features at very easy complexity.

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