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Hiver vs Re:amaze

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Hiver

Customer Support

Gmail-based help desk

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Re:amaze logo

Re:amaze

Customer Support

Customer messaging for online businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hiver hiver tiers as captured 28 December 2023: Lite at $15/user/month capped at 2 shared inboxes (up to 10 users each), Pro at $39/user/month capped at 5 shared inboxes and 50 shared labels, Elite at $59/user/month, all annual pricing with higher month-to-month rates of $19/$49/$69; Re:amaze aI resolutions are metered per plan at 5, 10 and 20 a month, with each additional resolution at $0.85
  • They diverge on capability: Hiver covers Shared inbox, Re:amaze covers Multi-channel inbox.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hiver and Re:amaze actually diverge.

Attributes where Hiver and Re:amaze differ
AttributeHiverRe:amaze
PlatformsWeb, Chrome-extensionWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20112012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Customer Support).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Hiver

  • Shared inbox
  • Email assignment
  • Collision detection
  • Email notes
  • Templates
  • Analytics
  • Gmail
  • Google Workspace

Only in Re:amaze

  • Multi-channel inbox
  • Live chat
  • FAQ center
  • Chatbots
  • Automation
  • Push campaigns
  • Shopify
  • BigCommerce

Both cover

  • Slack
  • GDPR
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Hiver

  • Shared inbox managementnot Re:amaze
  • Customer support via Gmailnot Re:amaze
  • Team email collaborationnot Re:amaze

Re:amaze

  • Customer service and support for small to mid-size teamsnot Hiver
  • Multi-channel communication management across email, chat, SMS, and voicenot Hiver

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Hiver

  • Hiver tiers as captured 28 December 2023: Lite at $15/user/month capped at 2 shared inboxes (up to 10 users each), Pro at $39/user/month capped at 5 shared inboxes and 50 shared labels, Elite at $59/user/month, all annual pricing with higher month-to-month rates of $19/$49/$69

Re:amaze

  • AI resolutions are metered per plan at 5, 10 and 20 a month, with each additional resolution at $0.85
  • The flat rate Starter plan at $59 a month caps responded conversations at 500
  • SMS, voice, multiple brands and a custom domain all require the Pro plan at $49 per team member
  • Departments, custom roles, shift management and satisfaction ratings are Plus only at $69 per team member
  • The 10% saving requires annual billing

Pricing, plan by plan

Hiver

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 users
    • Email management
    • Basic analytics
  • Lite$19/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Email templates
    • Notes & @mentions
  • Pro$49/month
    • CSAT surveys
    • SLA management
    • Custom reports
  • Elite$69/month
    • Round-robin
    • Skill-based routing
    • Okta SSO

Re:amaze

Free
  • Basic$29/month
    • Unlimited email inboxes, live chat, social media channels
    • Public/internal FAQ, workflow automation, chatbots
    • Basic reporting and Re:amaze AI Agent
  • Pro$49/month
    • All Basic features plus multiple brand management
    • Live visitor tracking, advanced reporting
    • SMS and voice channels, custom domain, AI Intents
  • Plus$69/month
    • All Pro features plus live screensharing (Peek)
    • Department management, staff performance reporting
    • Shifts/vacation tracking, custom roles, video calls
  • Starter$59/month
    • All Basic plan features for unlimited team members
    • Limited to 500 responded conversations monthly
    • Flat rate billing regardless of team size

Which should you pick?

Choose Hiver if

  • You need shared inbox.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome-extension.
  • You also want email assignment.
Hiver review

Choose Re:amaze if

  • You need multi-channel inbox.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want live chat.
Re:amaze review

Questions people ask

Is Hiver or Re:amaze better?
Neither clearly leads. Hiver starts at Free and Re:amaze at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hiver or Re:amaze?
Hiver starts at Free and Re:amaze at Free.
Does Hiver or Re:amaze run on more platforms?
Hiver runs on Web, Chrome-extension. Re:amaze runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Hiver for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Hiver best used for?
Hiver is most often used for shared inbox management, customer support via gmail, team email collaboration. Of those, shared inbox management and customer support via gmail are not what Re:amaze is typically brought in for.
What can Hiver do that Re:amaze cannot?
Hiver covers Shared inbox, Email assignment, Collision detection, Email notes. Re:amaze covers Multi-channel inbox, Live chat, FAQ center, Chatbots. Both handle Slack, GDPR, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Re:amaze: Is there a free trial for Re:amaze?

Yes, Re:amaze offers a 14-day free trial that includes all Plus plan features. No credit card is required and there are no cancellation fees.

Source
Re:amaze: How much does Re:amaze cost per team member?

Basic costs $29 per team member monthly, Pro costs $49, and Plus costs $69. An annual billing option provides 10 percent savings across all tiers.

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