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Last tested Oct 18, 2026

Sonny's unified inbox showing live chat and email conversations in one list

Sonny · Customer Support Software

A genuinely agency-friendly helpdesk for a one-time $149 — if you can live without social channels and with a very young vendor.

Pros

  • Unlimited client workspaces, agents and conversations on a single $149 code
  • Each client gets a branded chat widget, help center and email sending from their own domain

Cons

  • No WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram or SMS — chat and email only
  • AI isn't included, and the add-on pricing differs between AppSumo and Sonny's own site
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  • Sonny's unified inbox showing live chat and email conversations in one listLifetime deal · $149

    Sonny

    Customer Support Software

    A genuinely agency-friendly helpdesk for a one-time $149 — if you can live without social channels and with a very young vendor.

    Best for
    Agencies and freelancers handling chat and email support for several client sites
    Starting price
    From $19.99/mo
    Free plan or trial
    7-day free trial
    Main strengths
    Unlimited client workspaces, agents and conversations on a single $149 code; Each client gets a branded chat widget, help center and email sending from their own domain
    Key limitation
    No WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram or SMS — chat and email only
    Last tested
    Oct 18, 2026
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