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Helpshift vs Pega Customer Service

Both stand on customer self-service software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Helpshift

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Helpshift combines gaming support software with AI agents and human services across multiple channels. Buyers should request pricing and assess which solutions, languages, and engagement volumes they need.

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Pega Customer Service

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Choose Pega Customer Service for enterprise service operations spanning many channels, automation types, and deployment models. Look elsewhere if you need publicly posted pricing or an immediately available trial.

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The facts

	Helpshift	Pega Customer Service
Free plan	No	Not published
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Pega Customer Service
Website	helpshift.com	pega.com
On customer self-service software	#21 of 46	#17 of 46

Helpshift: what it does well

In-game support with player-linked history
SDKs for major game platforms and engines
AI-to-human escalation
Support across more than 70 languages
Shared inbox, automation, SLA management, and API

What to know first

No free plan
Pricing requires a request
Costs vary by usage and coverage
Focuses on gaming studios

Pega Customer Service: what it does well

Automates routine requests with Predictable AI
Unified desktop supports guidance and task automation
Channels retain conversation context
Includes attended and unattended robotic process automation
Supports cloud, client-managed, and on-premises deployment

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request
The advertised 30-day trial is being upgraded
Some compliance assessments exclude selected features

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