Review

HelpwiseChecked by Vetteroo review

Small support teams.

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What it is
Shared inbox and help desk for small teams
Best for
Small teams sharing email, chat and SMS
Price
$12/user/month yearly, checked October 30, 2026
Prices checked
October 30, 2026

We researched Helpwise's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used Helpwise ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

  • Small support teams.
  • Agencies.
  • Online stores.

Who should skip it

  • Probably not the best fit for very large teams.

How it works day to day

This part draws on Helpwise’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 30, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used Helpwise ourselves.

Connect your email and other channels, invite your team, and set up rules.

Key features in use

  • Shared inbox
  • Live chat
  • SMS
  • Automations
  • Reports

Setup and learning curve

An hour.

Integrations

None.

Support

Chat and email.

Real-world use cases

  • Customer support
  • Sales inbox
  • Agencies
  • Ecommerce

What it costs

Prices checked October 30, 2026, from Helpwise’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

  • Standard $12/user/month yearly ($15 monthly); Premium $23 ($29); Advanced $39 ($49); 7-day free trial (checked October 30, 2026).
  • Payments are non-refundable, per its terms.

What we like

  • Email, chat, SMS and social in one inbox.
  • Low starting price.
  • Strong GetApp reviews.
  • Automations.

What to watch for

  • GetApp showed 4.7 out of 5 (27 reviews) as of October 30, 2026.
  • Trustpilot showed 1.8 out of 5 as of October 30, 2026, 26 reviews, a weak score on an unclaimed page; most reviews are older.
  • No refunds.
  • Short trial.

The fine print

  • Use the trial; payments are not refunded.
  • Monthly billing costs more than yearly.

The main alternative: Help Scout

Help Scout is a widely used help desk.

What it costs: Varies by plan

Pick HelpwiseChecked by Vetteroo if you…

  • want a low price.
  • want many channels.
  • are a small team.

Pick Help Scout if you…

  • want a big brand.
  • want long trials.
  • want a knowledge base first.

Our take

Helpwise is an affordable shared inbox, but its reviews conflict, so test it in the trial.

Side by side

CompanyBest forStarting priceTrial / refund
Helpwise Checked by VetterooSmall teams sharing email, chat and SMS$12/user/month yearly, checked October 30, 20267-day trial; no refunds
Help ScoutWidely used help desk and shared inboxVaries by planFree trial; see its terms

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

  • Helpwise's pricing, product pages and terms, read October 30, 2026
  • Helpwise's Trustpilot profile, read October 30, 2026
  • Help Scout's details: read on its official pages on October 30, 2026 (comparison only; not reviewed)
  • The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked October 30, 2026)

Sources

Visit Helpwise’s official site

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.

Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we believe are useful. Read our full disclosure.