Best Customer.io Alternative in 2026

Outbound messages

Multi-channel engagement

Reach customers where they’re most likely to react — via email, chat, in-app messages, push notifications, or banners. Talk to them live or automate follow-ups to reach them later.

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Event-based triggers

Event-based triggers & advanced targeting

Send highly targeted campaigns triggered by user actions, behavior, or custom events. Schedule follow-ups instantly or with time delays, so every message arrives when it matters most.

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Easy to use

No-code setup

Set up outbound messages without writing a single line of code. Gleap’s intuitive interface makes it easy to create and launch campaigns yourself — no developer assistance required.

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Outbound message templates

Ready-to-use outbound message templates

Jumpstart your automation with prebuilt templates, or create custom campaigns tailored to your exact needs. Whether onboarding new users or re-engaging inactive ones, Gleap makes it simple.

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Testimonials

What our users say

Switching from Intercom to Gleap was a win-win. Superior functionality at a fraction of the cost. It's elevated our user feedback and customer support experience immensely.

Dylan Matthews

CTO, White Inc.

We've switched from UserSnap to Gleap due to its superior features, using it to support various platforms and 75,000+ users.

Gaylan Greenawalt

PM, Airspeed

Gleap team’s super-fast turnaround time on delivering new feature requests, creates a winning and indispensable combination for the elimination of errors from your code.

Martin Hardman

Transaction Network Services

Gleap was implemented within minutes and it is now an essential part of our development process. Gleap helps us to fix bugs in no time and build real customer relationships.

Mark Breuß

Founder, MARK.ONE

Gleap is the perfect tool for agencies to collect and manage feedback and issues. It makes projects go smoothly and clients love the shaking gesture to report bugs.

Théo Hudry

CEO, Minuit Agency

Gleap has transformed how we manage customer experience—one platform, less hassle, and smarter support. It's streamlined everything from feedback to automation.

Elif Kavas

DX, Tridonic

FAQ

Common questions

What types of outbound messages do you support?

- Surveys
- News & release notes
- Messaging
- Chat messages
- Emails
- Push notifications
- WhatsApp
- Modals
- Tooltips
- Banners
- Checklists
- Product tours
- Co-browse

How is Gleap different from Customer.io?

Customer.io is primarily focused on email and messaging automation, while Gleap offers a full multi-channel engagement platform that includes in-app messages, push notifications, banners, live chat, and email — alongside bug reporting, public roadmaps, surveys, and AI-powered customer support.

Does Gleap have event-based automation like Customer.io?

Yes. Gleap includes advanced event-based triggers and targeting so you can send the right message at exactly the right time, whether via email, chat, or in-app.

Can Gleap replace both Customer.io and my live chat tool?

Absolutely. Gleap combines real-time chat, email automation, and in-app messaging into one platform, eliminating the need for multiple tools.

Does Gleap require coding knowledge to set up?

No. Gleap has a no-code setup, so you can create outbound campaigns and automation workflows without needing developer support.