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ControlHippo: Omnichannel Conversational AI Platform

ControlHippo helps sales and support teams manage customer conversations across various messaging apps. It is designed for businesses that need to centralize communication and use AI to assist agents or automate routine queries.
  • Sales
  • AI Chatbot
  • Small businesses
  • Mid-market companies
  • Sales teams
  • Customer support teams

Pricing

Pricing includes a free basic plan. Paid tiers include Bronze at $20 per user/month and Silver at $28 per user/month, with custom pricing for the Gold tier. A 7-day free trial is available for paid plans.

At a glance

Best for
Small businesses, Mid-market companies, Sales teams, Customer support teams
Key use cases
Customer Support Automation, Lead Qualification, Centralized Team Collaboration, Automated Customer Journeys
Integrations
HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive, Slack, Monday.com
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How AI is used

ControlHippo is a communication platform designed to bring messaging from channels like WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, and SMS into a single dashboard. It is built for sales and support teams that need to coordinate responses across multiple platforms.

The tool provides AI-driven assistance and automation, including a no-code chatbot builder and a copilot for agents. This supports handling common questions automatically while providing human agents with context to resolve more complex issues.

Buyers should check which specific integrations they need, as some advanced reporting and AI features are tiered. The platform also provides a WhatsApp Business API, which may be useful for businesses using that specific channel.

Key Features

  • Unified Omnichannel Inbox

    Consolidates messages from WhatsApp, SMS, Gmail, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, and X into one view.

  • AI Chat Assistant and Copilot

    Supports smart responses based on a knowledge base and offers agents customer insights in real time.

  • No-code Chatbot Builder

    A visual tool for creating custom chatbots to handle FAQs and lead qualification without writing code.

  • Workflow Automation

    Supports the creation of automated messaging workflows for follow-ups, reminders, and routing.

  • WhatsApp Business API

    Provides access to the WhatsApp Business API with initial messaging credits.

  • CRM Synchronization

    Syncs messaging data with external CRM tools to keep customer records updated.

Use Cases

  • Customer Support Automation

    Using AI agents and chatbots to resolve common customer queries and handle first-level support.

  • Lead Qualification

    Using chatbots to capture visitor information and route qualified leads to the sales team.

  • Centralized Team Collaboration

    Allowing multiple agents to access and manage shared WhatsApp or Instagram accounts from one dashboard.

  • Automated Customer Journeys

    Setting up automated workflows for appointment reminders and lead follow-ups.

Integrations

  • HubSpot
  • Zoho
  • Pipedrive
  • Slack
  • Monday.com
  • Bitrix24
  • Shopify
  • Google Sheets
  • Salesforce
  • WooCommerce
  • Webhooks

FAQ

Can multiple people manage one WhatsApp account with ControlHippo?

Yes, the platform allows multiple users to access WhatsApp via a shared inbox, enabling agents to collaborate on responses.

What messaging channels can be integrated?

ControlHippo supports WhatsApp, SMS, Gmail, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, and X (Twitter).

Is there a free version of ControlHippo?

Yes, there is a Basic free plan that includes a WhatsApp Business API and support for up to 1,000 active contacts on one channel.

Source category: Sales

Source subcategory: AI Chatbot

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