Head-to-head · Shopify Help Desk Apps
DelightChat vs Front
DelightChat leads on 0 checks, Front on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDelightChat · 8.7/10
- Lowest starting priceFront · $25/seat/mo
- Free trialboth
DelightChat scores higher on our rubric for shopify help desk apps: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Front is cheaper to start at $25/user/mo against $29/user/mo.
DelightChat is the better fit for small teams centered on WhatsApp and social support. Front is the better fit for teams needing collaborative omnichannel ticket management.
- DelightChat fits best
Small teams centered on WhatsApp and social support
- Front fits best
Teams needing collaborative omnichannel ticket management
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Side by side
| Feature | DelightChat 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Front 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #2 in Shopify Help Desk Apps | #6 in Shopify Help Desk Apps |
| Best for | Small teams centered on WhatsApp and social support | Teams needing collaborative omnichannel ticket management |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo | $25/seat/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 130+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DelightChat 0/3 · Front 0/3 | ||
| Shopify order context | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Knowledge base | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile agent app | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Support channels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Automation features | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Included agent seats | 5 agents | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | DelightChat brings customer support and WhatsApp marketing into a shared inbox for ecommerce and direct-to-consumer brands. Shopify customer and order data appear in the inbox, alongside conversations from WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook… Read the review → |
Front brings shared inboxes and ticketing together for teams handling customer conversations across support, operations, inbound sales, account management, and customer success. Agents can assign and route tickets, set custom statuses and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DelightChat — where it wins
- Shows Shopify customer and order context inside a shared inbox
- Combines WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, email, and live chat
- Adds ticket workflows, automation, and mobile apps for iOS and Android
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; monthly plans start at $29
- WhatsApp conversation charges are billed separately
- Ticket and contact limits vary by plan
Front — where it wins
- Shared inboxes combine conversations with ticket routing and prioritization.
- Omnichannel plans cover email, chat, SMS, social, Slack, and WhatsApp.
- Rules, time goals, portals, and analytics support structured service workflows.
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to single-channel support.
- Omnichannel support starts with the $65 Professional plan.
- Its broad customer-operations focus offers less explicit Shopify commerce context.
- DelightChat8.7/10 · 14-day trial
A Shopify-connected shared inbox for teams handling WhatsApp and social support.
Visit DelightChatFull verdict → - Front8.3/10 · 14-day trial
A collaborative help desk with broad channels, automation, and annual per-seat pricing.
Visit FrontFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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