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Gorgias

By Gorgias

Use Gorgias when Shopify support volume and channel complexity justify a commerce-native helpdesk.

The verdict

Is Gorgias right for you?

Choose it if...

  • Growing Shopify support teams
  • Brands handling email, chat and social support

Look elsewhere if...

  • Very low ticket volumes or complex non-commerce enterprise service estates
StackFit’s view

It is the strongest Shopify-centric scale candidate when agents need order context, macros, automation and service data in one operational workspace.

See the full product summary

Gorgias provides omnichannel ticketing, customer context, support automation for Shopify stores.

What you get

The main outcomes to expect.

Focus on the capabilities that solve a real customer or operational problem.

  • Omnichannel ticketing
  • Customer context
  • Support automation
Setup effortNeeds scoping
Best ownerA customer experience owner should control routing, permissions, service levels and reporting.
ConnectionsCheck with the vendor

Getting started

A practical route to launch.

Scan the stages first. Open only the instructions you need while completing the work.

Before you startHave these essentials ready
  • Defined support processes and channel ownership
  1. 01
    PlanMap support channels, ticket types, SLAs and ownership before configuring Gorgias.
  2. 02
    ConfigureConnect Shopify order and customer data and validate agent permissions.
  3. 03
    ConfigureCreate macros, routing and automations for the highest-volume repeat contacts.
  4. 04
    ConfigurePilot with a controlled channel or team before full migration.
  5. 05
    TestMeasure first response, resolution time, tickets per order, CSAT and cost per ticket.

Detailed walkthrough

01PlanMap support channels, ticket types, SLAs and ownership before configuring Gorgias.

Record the current setup, the problem Gorgias must solve, the owner and the starting result. Complete map support channels, ticket types, slas and ownership before configuring gorgias. in a test or controlled environment before changing the live journey.

What you should have
A documented and working map support channels, ticket types, slas and ownership before configuring gorgias. stage with a named owner.
How to check it
Confirm the setup works, then record first-response time.
02ConfigureConnect Shopify order and customer data and validate agent permissions.

Complete connect shopify order and customer data and validate agent permissions. using only the settings needed for the agreed use case. Document the choice, owner and rollback route before moving to the next stage.

What you should have
A documented and working connect shopify order and customer data and validate agent permissions. stage with a named owner.
How to check it
Confirm the setup works, then record resolution time.
03ConfigureCreate macros, routing and automations for the highest-volume repeat contacts.

Complete create macros, routing and automations for the highest-volume repeat contacts. using only the settings needed for the agreed use case. Document the choice, owner and rollback route before moving to the next stage.

What you should have
A documented and working create macros, routing and automations for the highest-volume repeat contacts. stage with a named owner.
How to check it
Confirm the setup works, then record tickets per order.
04ConfigurePilot with a controlled channel or team before full migration.

Complete pilot with a controlled channel or team before full migration. using only the settings needed for the agreed use case. Document the choice, owner and rollback route before moving to the next stage.

What you should have
A documented and working pilot with a controlled channel or team before full migration. stage with a named owner.
How to check it
Confirm the setup works, then record first-response time.
05TestMeasure first response, resolution time, tickets per order, CSAT and cost per ticket.

Complete measure first response, resolution time, tickets per order, csat and cost per ticket., then run the full customer and operational journey on mobile and desktop. Record every exception and resolve serious failures before launch.

What you should have
A signed test record with the intended journey working and no serious exception left open.
How to check it
Confirm the setup works, then record first-response time.
See the full planning checklist
  • Whether the first launch needs omnichannel ticketing or whether it can wait
  • Whether the first launch needs customer context or whether it can wait
  • Whether the first launch needs support automation or whether it can wait

Using it well

A simple operating rhythm.

You do not need to inspect everything every day. Use this schedule to focus on the right checks.

Before launch

Save the plan and baseline

A clear baseline makes later value and troubleshooting easier to judge.

What to do and track
What to do

Save the approved Gorgias brief, settings, owners and starting results.

Useful output

Approved brief, configuration record and baseline

Read the official guidance
Every week

Review feedback and exceptions

A short regular review catches customer and operational problems before they become normal.

What to do and track
What to do

Review first-response time and resolution time against the starting point. Investigate material changes rather than reacting to every fluctuation.

Useful output

First-response time

Every month

Check commercial value

Revenue or activity inside an app is not the same as incremental profit or customer value.

What to do and track
What to do

Compare the value created with the full cost of Gorgias, including team time, discounts, support demand and connected tools.

Useful output

Monthly keep, improve or remove decision

After major changes

Re-test anything affected

Automation should preserve escalation to a human when needed.

What to do and track
What to do

Re-test Gorgias after theme, checkout, catalogue, consent, integration or workflow changes.

Useful output

Passed end-to-end regression check

Read the official guidance

Success check

How to know it is working

  • First-response time
  • Resolution time
  • Tickets per order

Cost and cautions

Know the commitment before you choose.

Starting price
From USD 10/month
Typical range
USD 10 to 10/month
Pricing model
Based on usage

This is a dated pricing snapshot and must be rechecked before publication or purchase.

Check current pricing before purchasing. Snapshot checked 17 July 2026.

01

Automation should preserve escalation to a human when needed.

02

Ticket-based pricing and automation usage can become expensive as volume grows.

03

Model ticket and automation volume before contracting; recent merchant feedback shows material cost-escalation risk.

Questions and evidence

Answers without the research overload.

How much work does Gorgias take to set up?

Confirm before starting is the current planning guide. Before installing it, confirm defined support processes and channel ownership, then test the complete customer and operational journey.

What should I measure after launching Gorgias?

Start with first-response time, resolution time, tickets per order. Compare those measures with the pre-launch baseline and include app cost and operating time.

What should I check before installing Gorgias?

Confirm defined support processes and channel ownership. Do not launch until the owner and a measurable reason for the app are clear.

When should I avoid Gorgias?

Very low ticket volumes or complex non-commerce enterprise service estates

What alternatives to Gorgias should I compare?

Compare Re:amaze for smaller teams or Zendesk for broader enterprise service management.. Shortlist by the specific job, total cost, integrations and ongoing work rather than feature count alone.

Key official sources

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