Profile checked September 2, 2026

AI Answers

AI customer-facing answer experience grounded in Help Scout Docs and support knowledge.

Checked September 2, 2026 · 4 vendor sources
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Best fitSmall support teams that want a simple shared inbox, Docs site and lightweight AI answers.
Company sizessmall, mid-market
ChannelsBeacon, help center, web
Pricing modelHelpdesk subscription per user plus monthly AI resolution charges. AI Answers is an additional usage cost, so the per-user rate alone does not represent the total AI support bill.
Pricing summaryStandard $30, Plus $54 or Pro $90 per user/month (USD, billed monthly), plus $0.75 per AI resolution. Pro requires at least 10 users; Standard supports up to 25 and Plus up to 50.
Free plan or trial15-day Standard/Plus trial. Free helpdesk plan allows 5 users and 100 contacts/month. New accounts receive 3 months of unlimited AI Answers; free accounts must upgrade to keep AI after the trial.

Key capabilities

  • knowledge-grounded answers
  • Beacon embed
  • shared inbox
  • Docs knowledge base
  • handoff

Where it fits

Integrations
Help Scout Inbox, Docs, Beacon, Slack/Zapier via integrations
Knowledge sources
Help Scout Docs, knowledge base, approved articles
Languages
English; verify additional language behavior

What stands out

Simple helpdesk/Docs workflow and explicit per-resolution AI billing.

Considerations

AI Answers relies on Docs quality and is a separate metered cost on top of helpdesk plans.

Before you decide

Questions about AI Answers

Who is AI Answers best suited for?

Small support teams that want a simple shared inbox, Docs site and lightweight AI answers.

How is AI Answers priced?

Standard $30, Plus $54 or Pro $90 per user/month (USD, billed monthly), plus $0.75 per AI resolution. Pro requires at least 10 users; Standard supports up to 25 and Plus up to 50. Helpdesk subscription per user plus monthly AI resolution charges. AI Answers is an additional usage cost, so the per-user rate alone does not represent the total AI support bill. Confirm current limits, commitments, usage charges and add-ons with the vendor.

Which channels and integrations does AI Answers support?

Listed channels: Beacon, help center, web. Listed integrations: Help Scout Inbox, Docs, Beacon, Slack/Zapier via integrations. Confirm that your exact workflow and plan are supported before purchase.

What should I check before choosing AI Answers?

AI Answers relies on Docs quality and is a separate metered cost on top of helpdesk plans.