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Compare audience fit, channels, integrations, knowledge sources, public pricing information, and operational considerations.
Both products appear in ai support agents. That overlap gives you a starting point; it does not mean the products cover the same channels, workflows, or deployment model.
Ecommerce-focused AI agent and helpdesk that handles order, returns and product-support conversations.
Shopify and ecommerce brands that need customer support tied to live order and shopper data.
Explore its buying criteria: AI support agents · AI help desks · Ecommerce support.
Full Gorgias AI profile and vendor sources · Checked 2026-09-02
Enterprise voice AI platform for natural customer-led conversations in contact centers.
Large contact centers automating high-volume inbound phone support.
Explore its buying criteria: AI support agents · Voice and contact-center AI.
Full PolyAI profile and vendor sources · Checked 2026-09-02
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Before you decide
Gorgias AI: Helpdesk ticket subscription plus an AI interaction allowance. Basic includes 300 tickets/30 AI interactions, Pro 2,000/190, and Advanced 5,000/530. Extra helpdesk tickets and AI usage are separate costs. Compare the AI-enabled monthly plan, rather than the helpdesk-only headline. PolyAI: Per-minute voice usage at a negotiated rate, including ongoing maintenance, improvements and 24/7 support. Confirm call volumes, telephony and contract commitments in the proposal. Ask both vendors to quote the same expected workload, required channels, and implementation scope. Include required subscriptions and usage charges before comparing the total; the listed starting prices alone may cover different work.
The recorded sources for Gorgias AI include store catalog; orders; policies; help center; customer profile. For PolyAI, they include call-center knowledge; policies; CRM/business systems; procedures. Ask each vendor to demonstrate ingestion or live access for the exact system you use, with permissions and refresh behavior. A source missing from this directory is not proof that a vendor cannot support it.
Use the same sample of real support requests, approved knowledge, and escalation rules in both pilots. Can it cite or restrict answers to approved knowledge? What happens when the agent is uncertain? Which actions can it complete beyond answering? Record answer quality, completed tasks, human handoffs, and total cost in the buyer worksheet. Check these specific cautions before launch: Gorgias AI: AI interactions can also count toward helpdesk ticket volume; model total usage cost. PolyAI: Quote-only and implementation-led; not a self-serve chatbot builder.
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| Criterion | Gorgias AI | PolyAI |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Shopify and ecommerce brands that need customer support tied to live order and shopper data. | Large contact centers automating high-volume inbound phone support. |
| Key capabilities | order tracking, returns/refunds, product Q&A, discounts/upsells, unified inbox, automation | natural voice dialogue, intent handling, business-system actions, handoff, analytics |
| Company sizes | small, mid-market, enterprise ecommerce | enterprise |
| Channels | web chat, email, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, SMS | phone, contact center, voice assistants |
| Integrations | Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Klaviyo, ecommerce apps | telephony/contact-center systems, CRM, knowledge bases, APIs |
| Knowledge sources | store catalog, orders, policies, help center, customer profile | call-center knowledge, policies, CRM/business systems, procedures |
| Pricing model | Helpdesk ticket subscription plus an AI interaction allowance. Basic includes 300 tickets/30 AI interactions, Pro 2,000/190, and Advanced 5,000/530. Extra helpdesk tickets and AI usage are separate costs. Compare the AI-enabled monthly plan, rather than the helpdesk-only headline. | Per-minute voice usage at a negotiated rate, including ongoing maintenance, improvements and 24/7 support. Confirm call volumes, telephony and contract commitments in the proposal. |
| Pricing summary | Monthly plans with AI Agent: Starter $40, Basic $90, Pro $550, Advanced $1,430 (USD). Starter includes 50 helpdesk tickets and 30 automated interactions; extra AI interactions cost $1.50 each. | Custom quote; no public monthly price for the general platform. Its managed voice deployment is likely to require a higher budget than self-serve tools; confirm with a quote. |
| Free plan or trial | Free trial available; no credit card required. | Demo available; no general self-serve free trial confirmed. |
| Differentiator | Deep ecommerce integrations and live commerce context. | Voice-first focus and enterprise contact-center deployment. |
| Considerations | AI interactions can also count toward helpdesk ticket volume; model total usage cost. | Quote-only and implementation-led; not a self-serve chatbot builder. |
Shopify and ecommerce brands that need customer support tied to live order and shopper data.
Deep ecommerce integrations and live commerce context.
Large contact centers automating high-volume inbound phone support.
Voice-first focus and enterprise contact-center deployment.
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