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Hiver

Hiver — Gmail-based shared inbox and customer support tool for teams managing help and support emails.

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Our Verdict

A pragmatic shared inbox for Gmail-first teams that refuse to migrate to Zendesk.

Pros

  • Lives inside Gmail, zero learning curve
  • Shared inbox without leaving your mailbox
  • Reasonable pricing for SMB support
  • Solid assignment and SLA basics

Cons

  • Tied to Google Workspace ecosystem
  • Reporting thinner than full helpdesks
  • Not ideal past mid-size support teams
  • Automation depth limited
Best for: Small and midsize teams on Google Workspace wanting shared email without a full helpdesk. Not for: Growing support orgs needing omnichannel, deep automation, or non-Google setups.

When to Use Hiver

Good fit if you need

  • Gmail-based shared inbox for a small customer support team
  • Collaborative email triage without leaving Google Workspace
  • SLA tracking and assignment for support emails in Gmail
  • Delegated mailbox management for finance or ops email queues
  • Customer support analytics on top of Gmail shared inboxes

Lock-in Assessment

Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score
3/5

Hiver Pricing

Pricing Model
seat
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M
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Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

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