The Best Olark Alternative With AI-Powered Chat

Discover why Olark users are switching to BotDesk. Get advanced AI agents, fair pricing, and omni-channel support that scales with your growth.

70%
Deflection Rate
< 1s
Response Time
24/7
Availability
3x
ROI in Month 1
The Problem With Olark

The Limits of Manual Chat

Olark was built for the past. BotDesk delivers the AI-native speed, flexibility, and automation modern teams need to delight their customers.

Offline Messages

When your team sleeps, Olark just takes a message. BotDesk resolves the issue completely using advanced AI for your entire support team.

Staffing Costs

To cover 24/7 with Olark, you need 3 shifts of agents. With BotDesk, you just need the AI to handle everything for your entire support team.

No Native AI

Olark allows "CoPilot" automation, but it is not a generative AI agent that understands context deep down for your entire support team.

Why Choose BotDesk

Skip Olark's Limits

BotDesk provides every feature you need to automate support effortlessly. Enjoy powerful AI tools without the complexity or hidden costs of others.

AI Agent

Experience Always On For Your Team

BotDesk doesn't just route chats; it answers them. It understands product details, shipping policies, and more.

BotDesk: Generative GPT-4
Olark: Human Only

Unified Inbox

Available Everywhere You Need It

Manage WhatsApp, Instagram, and Email alongside your web chat. Olark is primarily for your website.

BotDesk: Omnichannel
Olark: Web Chat

Knowledge Base

Self-Service For Scale And Growth

We host your help center and use it to train the AI. With Olark, you often need a separate KB tool.

BotDesk: Integrated
Olark: None

Modern UI

Better Experience With Native AI

BotDesk feels like a modern messenger (WhatsApp/Messenger), which customers prefer over legacy chat windows.

BotDesk: Clean & Fast
Olark: Dated

Live View

The Best Watch It Happen Solution

See what your users are typing before they hit send (Magic Peek), giving you time to prepare.

BotDesk: Real-time
Olark: Real-time

Pricing

Fair And Transparent Pricing Model

Get AI, KB, and Omnichannel for a price often lower than Olark's per-agent fees.

BotDesk: More Value
Olark: Per Seat
Comparison

BotDesk vs Olark

See exactly how BotDesk outperforms the competition. Compare features, pricing, and capabilities side-by-side to make the smartest choice for you.

Feature
BotDesk
Olark
Core Technology
Generative AI
Live Chat
24/7 Availability
Yes (AI Agent)
No (Offline Forms)
Knowledge Base
Included
Not Included
Channels
Web, Social, Email
Web Only
Setup
Instant
Instant
Integrations
Deep (Shopify/Stripe)
Standard CRM
Customization
High
High
Modern Design
Yes
No
Our Verdict

Why Businesses Switch To BotDesk

Join thousands of teams choosing BotDesk. Experience the perfect balance of power, simplicity, and value that modern businesses demand for growth.

Pros of BotDesk

  • Generative GPT-4
  • Omnichannel
  • Integrated
  • Clean & Fast
  • Real-time
  • More Value

Cons of Olark

  • Offline Messages: When your team sleeps, Olark just takes a message. BotDesk resolves the issue completely using advanced AI for your entire support team.
  • Staffing Costs: To cover 24/7 with Olark, you need 3 shifts of agents. With BotDesk, you just need the AI to handle everything for your entire support team.
  • No Native AI: Olark allows "CoPilot" automation, but it is not a generative AI agent that understands context deep down for your entire support team.

The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a modern, AI-first support tool that handles Olark's complexity without the high price tag, BotDesk is the logical choice for your team. With native WhatsApp integration and generative gpt-4, it's built for 2026 and beyond.

Easy Migration

Switch From Olark To BotDesk

Switching from Olark is effortless. We import your data instantly so you can upgrade your support system without any downtime or complex setup.

1

Switch From Olark To Botdesk

Export your existing data easily and we will import everything to train your AI agent instantly. It is fast, secure, and requires no coding.

2

Install Widget

Switching to BotDesk is simple. We import your data instantly so you can upgrade your support experience without any downtime or complex setup.

3

Go Live

Switching to BotDesk is simple. We import your data instantly so you can upgrade your support experience without any downtime or complex setup.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about switching from Olark to BotDesk. See how to import your data and start saving today.

Yes! BotDesk allows live takeover. You can jump in anytime, and the AI will pause.

Testimonials

Loved By Support Teams

See what our clients have to say about BotDesk. Join thousands of satisfied companies that are automating support and growing faster today.

"BotDesk is a strong signal of how customer support will evolve. It is an early adopter of the agentic approach, which will become increasingly effective, trusted, and prominent."

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Availability

"This is awesome, thanks for building it! The interface is intuitive and the AI responses are spot on. It's exactly what we needed to scale our support."

"Setting up our AI agent was incredibly simple. No coding needed, live in under one hour. The knowledge base feature explains our complex products perfectly."

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Businesses Trust BotDesk

"Our chatbot has been great. Answers questions it knows, delegates to our talent when its stuck, knows how to push clients to the funnel. BotDesk is what we use, 10/10 recommend."

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