Front
8.6#3 in email clientsFrom $25 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitFront vs SmartDesk
What both publish
| Fact | Front | SmartDesk |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Customer portal | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2013 | SmartDesk says it was established in 2024. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Help center | Yes | Yes |
| Included agent seats | 10 | 5 |
| Rating on G2 | 4.6 out of 5 from 2,518 reviews | 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews; G2's claimed SmartDesk profile says it has not been reviewed yet. |
| Shared inbox | Yes | Yes |
Front plans
- Starter$25 a month
- Professional$65 a month
- Enterprise$105 a month
SmartDesk plans
- Starter$399 a month
- Pro$899 a month
- Enterprise$1,999 a month
Pick Front if…
Front may suit teams that need shared inboxes alongside ticket automation, SLA management, a help center, or a customer portal. Its plans are organized around seat, workspace, automation-rule, and channel limits.
Pick SmartDesk if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.