Gist vs Help Scout

Gist

7.7 #13 in Help desk software

About Gist

Help Scout

7.1 #37 in Knowledge base software

About Help Scout
GistHelp Scout
Free planYesYes
Free trialNoYes
Paid fromFree$25/mo
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Androidapi
Free planYesYes
Paid from—$25/user/mo
Shared inbox—Yes
SLA management—Yes
Help center—Yes
Ticket automation—Yes
Customer portal—Yes
API access—Yes
Included agent seats—5

Both are listed in Best Help Desk Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Gist scores higher on our published basis.