Frontdesk
AI for Retail & Ecommerce

The AI front office that runs your entire retail and ecommerce business

Frontdesk is the 24/7 AI layer for D2C brands, multi-location retailers, and marketplace sellers. One platform answers calls, chat, SMS, Instagram DMs, TikTok Shop messages, and marketplace inquiries — and runs lifecycle outreach across abandoned cart, replenishment, win-back, and review campaigns.

Bidirectional integration with Shopify, Shopify Plus, Shopify POS, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento (Adobe Commerce), Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Wix Commerce, Squarespace Commerce, Square POS, Clover, Lightspeed Retail, Toast, NetSuite, Klaviyo, Attentive, Postscript, Yotpo, Smile.io, Loop Returns, Gorgias, Zendesk, Re:amaze, Amazon Seller Central, eBay, Etsy, Walmart Marketplace, TikTok Shop, Instagram Shopping, and Google Shopping.

  • 24/7 coverage
  • Works with any platform
  • 30+ languages

Works with every ecommerce and POS platform

Shopify

Shopify, Shopify Plus, Shopify POS

WooCommerce

WordPress / WooCommerce stores

BigCommerce

BigCommerce, BigCommerce B2B

Magento

Adobe Commerce, Magento Open Source

Square

Square POS, Square Online, Square for Retail

Clover

Clover POS + Clover Go

Research & reports

Benchmarks and comparisons. Gorgias vs Zendesk vs Frontdesk, Klaviyo SMS vs Attentive, Shopify AI ROI, abandoned cart recovery rates.

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Explore Retail AI

Inbound Voice & Chat

Inbound Voice & Chat 15 pages

AI store receptionist for inbound calls, web chat, SMS, DMs, and marketplace messages.

Orders & Shipping Support

Orders & Shipping Support 15 pages

AI for WISMO, tracking, shipping delays, address corrections, and fulfillment status.

Returns & Exchanges

Returns & Exchanges 10 pages

AI returns automation, RMA issuance, exchange coordination, and warranty claims.

Recovery & Retention

Recovery & Retention 12 pages

AI for abandoned cart, browse abandonment, replenishment, win-back, and loyalty.

Outbound Campaigns

Outbound Campaigns 12 pages

AI outbound voice + SMS for product launches, flash sales, holidays, and promos.

Brick-and-Mortar

Brick-and-Mortar 10 pages

AI for BOPIS, curbside, personal shopper, events, and in-store experiences.

Marketplace & Multichannel

Marketplace & Multichannel 10 pages

AI customer service for Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Walmart Marketplace, TikTok Shop.

Platform & POS Integrations

Platform & POS Integrations 10 pages

Native integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, Square, Clover, more.

Retail Segments

Retail Segments 6 pages

AI for apparel, jewelry, furniture, electronics, grocery, cannabis, and more.

What Frontdesk covers

Ecommerce & POS integrations

  • Shopify
  • Shopify Plus
  • Shopify POS
  • Shopify Flow
  • WooCommerce
  • WordPress / WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce
  • BigCommerce B2B Edition
  • Magento Open Source
  • Adobe Commerce (Magento)
  • Wix Commerce
  • Squarespace Commerce
  • Ecwid
  • PrestaShop
  • OpenCart
  • Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware)
  • Square POS
  • Square Online
  • Square for Retail
  • Clover POS
  • Clover Go
  • Toast POS
  • Lightspeed Retail
  • Lightspeed eCom
  • Vend (Lightspeed Retail X-Series)
  • Heartland Retail
  • NCR Counterpoint
  • NCR Aloha
  • TouchBistro
  • Revel Systems

OMS, ERP & 3PL

  • NetSuite (Oracle)
  • NetSuite SuiteCommerce
  • SAP Commerce
  • Oracle Retail
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce
  • Infor
  • Brightpearl
  • Cin7
  • Linnworks
  • Skubana
  • ShipStation
  • ShipBob
  • ShipHero
  • Easyship
  • Deliverr / Shopify Fulfillment
  • Shippo
  • Pirate Ship
  • Stord

Marketplaces & channels

  • Amazon Seller Central
  • Amazon Vendor Central
  • Amazon FBA
  • eBay
  • Etsy
  • Walmart Marketplace
  • Target+
  • Google Shopping
  • Facebook Marketplace
  • Instagram Shopping
  • TikTok Shop
  • Pinterest Shopping
  • Faire (wholesale)

Marketing, CRM & loyalty

  • Klaviyo
  • Mailchimp
  • Attentive
  • Postscript
  • Yotpo
  • Smile.io
  • LoyaltyLion
  • Bond Loyalty
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud
  • HubSpot
  • Drip
  • Omnisend
  • ActiveCampaign

Returns, reviews & support

  • Loop Returns
  • Returnly
  • Happy Returns
  • Narvar
  • AfterShip
  • Route Insurance
  • Yotpo Reviews
  • Trustpilot
  • Bazaarvoice
  • Stamped.io
  • Reviews.io
  • Judge.me
  • Google Reviews
  • Gorgias
  • Zendesk
  • Re:amaze
  • Intercom
  • Help Scout
  • Tidio
  • Front

Retail communication channels

  • Inbound voice (24/7 store + ecom call answering)
  • Outbound AI voice (abandoned cart, replenishment, win-back)
  • SMS and MMS marketing
  • WhatsApp Business
  • iMessage / RCS Business
  • Web chat (Shopify, WooCommerce, custom)
  • Email (transactional + lifecycle)
  • Apple Business Chat
  • Instagram and TikTok DMs
  • Facebook Messenger
  • 30+ languages in voice, 50+ in text

Retail segments served

  • Direct-to-consumer (D2C) ecommerce brands
  • Shopify Plus enterprise brands
  • Brick-and-mortar single-location retailers
  • Multi-location and franchise retail
  • Pop-up shops and seasonal retail
  • Apparel and fashion brands
  • Jewelry and watches
  • Furniture and home goods
  • Consumer electronics
  • Grocery and specialty food
  • Cannabis dispensaries
  • Health and beauty / cosmetics
  • Pet and pet supplies
  • Sporting goods and outdoor
  • Marketplace-only sellers (Amazon, eBay, Etsy)
  • Omnichannel retailers (online + in-store + BOPIS)
  • Subscription box brands
  • B2B wholesale brands

Competitive alternatives

  • Gorgias alternative for voice + outbound
  • Zendesk alternative for SMB retail
  • Re:amaze alternative
  • Intercom alternative for ecommerce
  • Tidio alternative
  • Klaviyo SMS augmentation
  • Attentive alternative for outbound
  • Postscript alternative
  • Yotpo SMS alternative
  • Drift / Qualified alternative for retail
  • Ada / Ultimate.ai alternative
  • LivePerson alternative for retail

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