SupportifyGPT vs Hiver

The standalone Hiver alternative — no Gmail required

Hiver lives inside Gmail, which is great if your team is all-in on Google Workspace — but it requires Workspace, sells seats in blocks of five (so you pay for seats you don't use), bills AI as a +$20/user add-on, and offers only a 7-day trial.

SupportifyGPT is a standalone help desk: no Google dependency, buy exactly the seats you need, and the bot is included.

SupportifyGPT vs Hiver at a glance

FeatureSupportifyGPTHiver
Starting price$15/user per monthFree; paid from $25/user/mo
Pricing modelFlat tiers — $15 / $39 / $79Per-user, seats in blocks of 5
Support bot / AI costIncluded on every plan — no per-resolution fee*Hiver AI add-on +$20/user/mo
All features on every planYes ✓No ✗
Seat minimumNone (start with 1)2 seats; sold in blocks of 5
Onboarding / setup fee$0Self-serve
Free trial14 days, full features7 days
Best forSmall businesses that want everything included, simplyTeams fully committed to Gmail/Google Workspace

*SupportifyGPT’s built-in support bot answers common questions from your knowledge base and deflects routine requests; it’s included on every plan at no metered cost. Competitor prices verified June 2026 — always check the vendor’s site for current pricing.

Where Hiver shines

We believe in honest comparisons. Hiver is a strong product, and it’s genuinely better for some teams. Its real strengths:

Best for: Teams fully committed to Gmail/Google Workspace.

Why small teams choose SupportifyGPT instead

No Google lock-in. Hiver requires Workspace; SupportifyGPT works on any stack with its own inbox and widget.
No seat-block waste. Buy the exact seats you need instead of blocks of five.
Bot included, not a +$20/user add-on.

SupportifyGPT vs Hiver — FAQ

Do I need Google Workspace for SupportifyGPT?

No. It's fully standalone, with its own shared inbox, email-to-ticket and widget.

Can I buy a single extra seat?

Yes — you're not forced into blocks of five.

Is the bot extra?

No, it's included on every plan rather than a per-user add-on.

Compare other alternatives

Make the switch from Hiver — or just try something simpler

Start a free 14-day trial. Every feature included, no setup fee, live in minutes.