HelpCanvas

At a glance

• Editor score
  5.9 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Small teams trying a free AI-assisted support inbox
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  $29/mo
• Shared inbox
  Yes
• Facts checked
  4 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Free plan includes a shared inbox, knowledge base, email, and basic reports
  • AI chatbot uses knowledge-base content and can hand conversations to a human
  • Flat per-workspace pricing avoids per-agent charges

• Where it doesn't

  • Live chat, automation rules, and SLA policies require a paid Pro plan
  • Integrations listed are limited to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini
  • The free plan supports up to three agents

Our verdict on HelpCanvas

HelpCanvas brings customer conversations, ticket queues, a knowledge base, and support reporting into a shared workspace. It is aimed at solo operators and small or mid-sized teams that want to manage email and chat support, with AI features for drafting replies and answering from documented content. The free plan is a practical entry point for a small team: it includes a shared inbox, knowledge base, email channel, and basic reports, and supports up to three agents. Teams that need live chat or automated ticket handling will need a paid plan.

Pricing is per workspace, not per agent. The Free plan costs $0 per workspace. Pro costs $29 per workspace per month with annual billing or $39 monthly, adding a live-chat widget, automation rules, SLA policies, webhooks, and priority support. Business costs $79 per workspace per month annually or $99 monthly; it adds custom branding, advanced analytics, API access, data export, and a dedicated account manager. The published plans make the annual-versus-monthly cost difference explicit, so buyers should compare billing terms against their expected use.

Its AI is tied to support work rather than being a general assistant: the chatbot is grounded in knowledge-base content and hands off to a human, while reply drafts and ticket summaries can help staff process conversations. Listed integrations are OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini, so teams looking for a broader app ecosystem may prefer another product. HelpCanvas lists GDPR and two-factor authentication, and support channels include email, community, and documentation. Choose it if a free inbox and knowledge base are enough to start, or if a small team wants to add chat and workflow rules; look elsewhere if extensive integrations are central to your support stack.

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HelpCanvas pricing

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HelpCanvas integrations

HelpCanvas lists 3 integrations on its own site.

• OpenAI
• Anthropic
• Google Gemini

Alternatives to HelpCanvas

• FreshdeskA broad help desk for small teams that need ticketing, self-service, and automation.9.3
• Zoho DeskA scalable help desk with a free three-seat tier and paid tools for multichannel support.9.2
• IntercomLive chat, shared inbox, ticketing and AI support across customer channels.9.1

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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