Modern Alternative

Actively maintained helpdesk with modern AI

Kayako is an established helpdesk with a long history. RockZap® is actively maintained with frequent releases, a growing community, modern AI capabilities, and 12+ channels on every paid plan.

  • Actively maintained with weekly releases and a transparent roadmap
  • 12+ channels including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Telegram
  • Captain AI copilot for reply drafting and conversation summaries
  • Modern stack: Ruby on Rails and Vue.js
  • Open source with self-hosting, so there's no vendor lock-in risk

Visão geral

Active development

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AI copilot

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Modern tech stack

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Self-hosted option

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Open source

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Comparação de recursos

See how RockZap® and Kayako compare across key features.

Canais de Atendimento

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Email

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Facebook Messenger

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LINE

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SMS

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TikTok DMs

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API channel

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IA e Automações

AI copilot for agents

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AI-powered replies

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Chatbots / bot builder

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Canned responses

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SLA management

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Colaboração em Equipe

Shared inbox

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Private notes

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Team assignments

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Agent collision detection

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Labels and tags

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Contact segments

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Relatórios e Métricas

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Agent performance reports

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Live dashboard

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Team reports

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Custom report filters

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Hospedagem e Segurança

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Open-source code

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Por que as equipes migram do Kayako

Common pain points that lead teams to explore alternatives.

Stagnant development

Kayako has seen minimal updates in recent years. RockZap® ships weekly releases with an open roadmap and community contributions.

Limited channel Suporte

Kayako covers email and live chat but lacks WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, TikTok, and other modern channels. RockZap® includes 12+ channels on every paid plan.

No AI capabilities

Kayako has no AI copilot or automation intelligence. RockZap®'s Captain AI drafts replies, detects intent, and summarizes conversations.

Vendor lock-in risk

With any closed-source platform, your data and workflows depend on the vendor's roadmap. RockZap® is open source, so you always have access to your code and data.

Como o RockZap® é diferente

What makes RockZap® the right choice over Kayako.

12+ Canais de Atendimento

WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, email, live chat, TikTok, LINE, SMS, and more. All included on every plan.

Captain AI copilot

Captain helps agents draft replies faster, flags customer intent, and recaps long threads. Included on paid plans.

Modern tech stack

Built on Ruby on Rails and Vue.js with a modern REST API. Easy to extend, integrate, and customize.

Transparent per-agent pricing

Free plan for small teams, paid plans from $19/agent/mo. No hidden fees, no conversation limits.

Actively maintained open source

21,000+ GitHub stars, weekly releases, and a transparent public roadmap. Community-driven development ensures longevity.

Self-hosting flexibility

Docker, Helm charts, and one-click cloud deployments. Host on your infrastructure for data sovereignty.

Migrando do Kayako?

Testar o RockZap® grátis and see the difference. Our team can help you migrate your data and get set up.

Perguntas frequentes

Answers to Perguntas frequentes about switching from Kayako to RockZap®.

Is Kayako still actively maintained?

Kayako has seen limited updates and its long-term roadmap is unclear. If you're evaluating helpdesk tools, RockZap® offers active weekly releases, open-source code, and a growing community.

Can I migrate from Kayako to RockZap®?

Yes. RockZap®'s API Suportes importing conversations, contacts, and historical data. The migration path depends on your Kayako version and data format.

Does RockZap® have Kayako's journey mapping feature?

RockZap® tracks customer context through contact profiles, conversation history, custom attributes, and activity timelines. While not identical to Kayako's journey view, it provides rich context for agents.

How does RockZap® compare to Kayako for self-hosting?

Both offer self-hosting, but RockZap® is fully open source with modern Docker and Kubernetes deployments. Kayako's self-hosted version uses an older codebase.

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