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Best Richpanel alternatives in India (2027)

Richpanel is a helpdesk software product from Richpanel, San Francisco, priced at $99/seat/month; AI agent $0.20 per AI-handled conversation. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Richpanel are Re:amaze (₹2,400/mo), Workativ (Paid plans), Intercom (₹2,400/mo), Plain (Paid plans) and Yuma AI (Paid plans). Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.

Why businesses look for a Richpanel alternative

Indian support and GST

Richpanel is built in United States. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

Richpanel alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Richpanel's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Richpanel logoRichpanel (current)$99/seat/month; AI agent $0.20 per AI-handled conversationNoWebNo3.9/5—
1Re:amaze logoRe:amaze₹2,400/moNoWebNo4.4/5
2Workativ logoWorkativPaid plansNoWebYes4.2/5
3Intercom logoIntercom₹2,400/moNoWebNo4.5/5
4Plain logoPlainPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
5Yuma AI logoYuma AIPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
6Kodif logoKodifPaid plansNoWebNo3.9/5
7Zipchat AI logoZipchat AIPaid plansNoWebNo3.9/5
8Freshservice logoFreshservice₹1,600/moNoWebYes4.7/5
9Thena logoThenaPaid plansNoWebNo3.9/5
10SparrowDesk logoSparrowDeskPaid plansNoWebNo3.9/5
11Supportbench logoSupportbench$32/agent/month billed annually; $40 monthlyNoWebNo3.9/5
12Unthread logoUnthreadPaid plansNoWebNo3.9/5
13Zendesk Suite logoZendesk Suite₹4,500/moNoWebNo4.5/5
14HappyFox logoHappyFox₹2,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
15Supportbee logoSupportbee₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
16Kayako logoKayako₹5,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
17Helpwise logoHelpwise₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.5/5
18Zoho Desk Express logoZoho Desk Express₹500/moNoWebYes4.6/5
19Front logoFront₹1,600/moNoWebNo4.4/5
20Groove logoGroove₹1,500/moNoWebNo4.4/5

Top 10 Richpanel alternatives in detail

Workativ logo

2. Workativ

Workativ · Chennai · Helpdesk software · 4.2/5

AI agent platform that automates HR and IT support requests for employees.

Paid plans

Free trial

Compared with Richpanel

  • Built in India (Chennai)
Intercom logo

3. Intercom

Intercom · San Francisco · Helpdesk software · 4.5/5

AI-first customer service platform.

₹2,400/mo

Free trial

Key features

  • Shared inbox
  • Ticketing
  • Multiple inboxes (Advanced and above)
  • Round robin assignment (Advanced and above)
  • Workflow automation (Advanced and above)
Plain logo

4. Plain

Not Just Tickets Ltd · Altrincham · Helpdesk software · 4/5

AI support platform built for B2B teams, with ticketing and an autonomous support agent.

Paid plans

Free trial

Yuma AI logo

5. Yuma AI

Yuma AI · Cambridge · Helpdesk software · 4/5

AI agents for ecommerce customer support, sales, social and chat.

Paid plans

Free trial

Kodif logo

6. Kodif

Kodif · San Francisco · Helpdesk software · 3.9/5

AI customer support that takes actions on ecommerce orders and tickets.

Paid plans

Free trial

Zipchat AI logo

7. Zipchat AI

Zipchat AI · Wilmington · Helpdesk software · 3.9/5

AI chat agent for ecommerce stores that handles sales and support conversations.

Paid plans

Free trial

Freshservice logo

8. Freshservice

Freshworks · San Mateo · Helpdesk software · 4.7/5

IT service management from Freshworks.

₹1,600/mo

Free trial

Compared with Richpanel

  • Built in India (San Mateo)

Key features

  • Incident management
  • Problem management
  • Change management
  • Release management
  • Unified service catalog with extensible workflows
Thena logo

9. Thena

Thena · San Francisco · Helpdesk software · 3.9/5

AI customer support for B2B teams across Slack, email and chat.

Paid plans

Free trial

SparrowDesk logo

10. SparrowDesk

SparrowDesk · San Francisco · Helpdesk software · 3.9/5

AI customer support helpdesk that automates ticket resolution with AI agents.

Paid plans

Free trial

Richpanel alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Richpanel alternative

  • List your channels and check each is native — WhatsApp especially.
  • Knowledge base quality deflects tickets; look at the editor and search.
  • Compare per-agent pricing across tiers; the features you need may sit two tiers up.

Richpanel alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Richpanel in 2027?+

The closest matches to Richpanel on App Advisor are Re:amaze (₹2,400/mo), Workativ (Paid plans), Intercom (₹2,400/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Richpanel, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Richpanel?+

None of the 20 closest alternatives to Richpanel has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.

What is the cheapest alternative to Richpanel?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Desk Express starts lowest at ₹500/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Richpanel?+

Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Workativ (Paid plans), Freshservice (₹1,600/mo), Supportbee (₹1,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Richpanel vs Re:amaze: which is better?+

Re:amaze is the closest match to Richpanel in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Richpanel alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in helpdesk software or a category Richpanel also covers, and Richpanel's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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