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Editorial comparison for operators. Ratings are sample data unless verified.
This comparison puts Front and Gorgias side by side for operators evaluating them in 2026 — pricing model, free access, API availability, and editorial fit. Both compete in Customer Support, so the decision usually comes down to pricing model, integrations, and how each fits an existing workflow. Treat ratings and pricing as directional and confirm current details on each vendor's site before committing.
| Attribute | Front | Gorgias |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tool | tool |
| Summary | One inbox for email, chat, and SMS. Front stops your support team from context-switching between five apps to answer one customer. | One inbox for all customer noise. Gorgias routes email, chat, social, and SMS support into a single feed—built for Shopify operators who can't afford to miss a message. |
| Pricing | freemium · See vendor site | paid · See vendor site |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Editor rating | — | — |
| Categories | Customer Support, Team Collaboration, Communication Management | Customer Support, Helpdesk, Ecommerce Operations |
| Key features | Multi-channel inbox: Email, SMS, chat, social media, and messaging apps in one shared queue · Intelligent routing: Assign messages based on keywords, language, customer attributes, or round-robin · Real-time assignment and conversation locking to prevent duplicate replies · Internal collaboration: @mentions, internal notes, and conversation handoffs without leaving the platform · Built-in analytics: First response time, resolution time, and per-agent metrics | Multi-channel inbox: Email, live chat, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, SMS, and messaging apps in one feed · Shopify integration: Order history, customer data, and product details surface automatically in ticket view · Rule-based automation: Trigger canned responses, ticket routing, and actions based on order status, customer segment, or message content · Agent routing: Assign tickets by skill, availability, or customer tier to improve first-contact resolution · Performance tracking: Response time, resolution rate, CSAT, and agent productivity dashboards |
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Front: One inbox for email, chat, and SMS. Front stops your support team from context-switching between five apps to answer one customer. Pricing: freemium (from See vendor site). Gorgias: One inbox for all customer noise. Gorgias routes email, chat, social, and SMS support into a single feed—built for Shopify operators who can't afford to miss a message. Pricing: paid (from See vendor site). Both are covered editorially on OperatorRadar; verify current features on the vendor sites.
Front and Gorgias list free access (trial or free plan). Check each vendor for current limits.
Front is the most budget-friendly entry point — it offers a free plan to start.
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