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Desku

AI customer service software and chatbot for small businesses and startups

Why sellers use it: Automate a large share of repetitive support conversations so a small team can resolve tickets faster across chat, email, and social.
Bottom line on Desku

Desku is a practical, SMB-focused AI helpdesk that bundles chatbot, shared inbox, and knowledge base; the lack of visible pricing is the main downside.

Best for: Small ecommerce stores and startups that want an affordable, no-code AI helpdesk and chatbot in one place.

About Desku

Desku is an AI customer service platform that unifies chat, email, and social messages into a single inbox. Its AI chatbot can be trained on a knowledge base, FAQs, or product data to automate routine conversations for ecommerce and SaaS support teams.

Key features

  • Unified inbox for chat, email, and social messages
  • AI chatbot trained on knowledge base, FAQs, or product data
  • Omnichannel support across multiple platforms
  • Built-in knowledge base for self-service
  • No-code setup

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Combines helpdesk, chatbot, and omnichannel inbox in one tool
  • No-code setup aimed at small teams
  • Free 14-day trial with no credit card required

Cons

  • Entry pricing not shown on the homepage
  • Geared toward SMBs rather than large enterprises
  • Pricing page was unavailable at time of review

Supported platforms

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Desku FAQ

How much does Desku cost?

Desku does not publish standard pricing — contact them for a quote.

Does Desku work with Shopify, WooCommerce, DTC?

Yes. Desku supports Shopify, WooCommerce, DTC.

Does Desku have a free trial?

Yes — Desku offers a free trial or free plan so you can test it before paying.

Who is Desku best for?

Small ecommerce stores and startups that want an affordable, no-code AI helpdesk and chatbot in one place.

What are the best Desku alternatives?

Top customer service alternatives to Desku include Yotpo, Tidio, Gorgias.

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