The verdict
On the data we hold, Gorgias comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Gorgias starts lower, at $10/mo against $15/mo.
- Only Gorgias has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
- In our Support ranking, Gorgias places 4 and Nextiva 14 of 16.
Side by side
Plans and pricing
Gorgias
- Starter50 tickets per month, 30 AI interactions, $0.40 per extra ticket; monthly billing only.$10/mo
- Basic300 tickets per month, 30 AI interactions; $50 per month when billed annually.$60/mo
- Pro2,000 tickets per month, 190 AI interactions; $300 per month when billed annually.$360/mo
- Advanced5,000 tickets per month, 530 AI interactions; $750 per month when billed annually.$900/mo
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Nextiva
- Coresmall businesses needing cloud calling and SMS$15/mo
- Engagegrowing teams requiring live chat and higher volume$25/mo
- Scaleadvanced operations needing AI routing and analytics$75/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Gorgias if…
Shopify and other ecommerce brands whose support volume has outgrown a shared inbox and who want customer tickets tied to order data, so agents can act without switching tabs.
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