Gorgias is a customer service tool built from the ground up for e-commerce, and especially for Shopify – billed by the number of tickets. HeroChat is broader: the AI answers inquiries from WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and your website in any industry, EU-hosted and priced predictably.
HeroChat and Gorgias head to head
The most important criteria at a glance. We explain the details below.
| Criterion | HeroChat | Gorgias |
|---|---|---|
| Provider & HQ | HeroChat GmbH, Germany (Berlin) | Gorgias, USA (San Francisco) |
| Data hosting | Entirely within the EEA · Azure OpenAI Frankfurt | US provider – examine carefully |
| GDPR-compliant | Yes, with DPA, EU hosting | US provider – examine carefully |
| Pricing model | Predictable plan, all included | Billed by tickets (billable tickets) |
| AI costs | Included in your plan | ~$0.90–1.00 per resolution – also counts as a ticket |
| Focus | Any industry, AI-first customer communication | E-commerce, deeply integrated with Shopify |
| Channels | WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, SMS, email, Slack, web chat | Email, chat, social, Shopify-centric |
| German-language support | Yes, team in Berlin · 030 92 108 711 | International, mostly English |
| Ideal for | SMBs in DACH, all industries | Shopify/e-commerce brands |
Pricing: predictable instead of billable tickets with AI double-counting
Gorgias bills by the number of tickets. The catch with AI: each automatic resolution by the AI agent (around $0.90–1.00) also counts as a ticket – so the same interaction is charged twice, and beyond the allowance further costs apply. HeroChat is a predictable plan with AI answers included; details under WhatsApp instead of email.
GDPR & hosting: within the EEA instead of the US
HeroChat processes your data entirely within the EEA on Azure OpenAI in Frankfurt, with a DPA under GDPR. Gorgias is a US provider. For businesses in the DACH region that is often the decisive criterion – more under AI hosting in Germany.
Broader than just Shopify
Gorgias is deeply integrated with Shopify and plays to its strengths in e-commerce – if you work outside that world, it fits less well. HeroChat is industry-agnostic: from medical practices to trades to service providers, as our case studies show.
AI-first on every channel
HeroChat answers inquiries automatically on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, SMS and your website – bundled in one inbox where the AI agent and team work side by side. The focus is on fast answers around the clock, not a ticket counter.
HeroChat is a fit if…
- You want predictable costs instead of ticket billing with AI double-counting
- EU hosting and GDPR are a must
- You work in any industry, not just Shopify e-commerce
- WhatsApp & social are at the center
Gorgias is a fit if…
- You're a Shopify store with a strong e-commerce focus
- The deep Shopify integration is your most important criterion
- US hosting for your data processing is unproblematic
Frequently asked questions
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As of July 2026. Details on third parties are provided to the best of our knowledge from publicly available information; features and prices may change. Pricing figures refer to publicly communicated list prices; actual costs vary by plan and AI usage – please check up-to-date details directly with the provider. All named brands and product names belong to their respective owners and are used only for classification.
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