Shabe AI FAQ: Everything You Need to Know

General Questions

What is Shabe AI?

Shabe AI is an AI-powered conversational CRM designed for small businesses and solo founders. It combines natural language interfaces with machine learning to automate CRM tasks and provide intelligent insights, helping teams save 18+ hours per week.

How does Shabe AI work?

Shabe AI uses conversational AI to let you interact with your CRM in plain English. Simply ask questions like "Show me all deals over $50k closing this quarter" and get instant answers. The AI automatically logs interactions, suggests follow-ups, and provides ML-powered predictions.

What makes Shabe AI different?

Shabe AI is different because:

• AI-first design - Built with AI from the ground up, not added later
• Conversational interface - Talk to your CRM naturally, no training needed
• Built-in automation - All AI features included in base plan ($150/month)
• Unlimited users - No per-seat pricing, scale your team freely
• Quick setup - Get started in under an hour
• Time savings - Users report saving 18+ hours per week

Features & Capabilities

What AI features does Shabe AI offer?

Shabe AI includes comprehensive AI features:

• Automated data entry - Logs interactions from emails and calls automatically
• ML-powered deal predictions - 75-85% accuracy in forecasting
• Proactive AI insights - Alerts for at-risk deals and opportunities
• Natural language queries - Ask questions in plain English
• Automated follow-up suggestions - AI recommends next best actions
• Intelligent forecasting - Predicts pipeline and revenue

Does Shabe AI integrate with other tools?

Yes, Shabe AI integrates with:

• Google Workspace - Gmail, Calendar, Drive (Shabe Core plan)
• HubSpot - Sync data between platforms (Shabe Layer plan)
• LinkedIn - Import contacts and activities (Shabe Layer plan)
• Apollo.io - Lead data and enrichment (Shabe Layer plan)
• More integrations coming soon

Can I use Shabe AI on mobile?

Shabe AI is web-based and works on all devices through your browser. A native mobile app is planned for future release. The web interface is fully responsive and optimized for mobile use.

How accurate are Shabe AI's predictions?

Shabe AI's ML-powered deal predictions achieve 75-85% accuracy in forecasting which deals will close. The AI learns from your historical data and improves over time.

Does Shabe AI require coding or technical skills?

No! Shabe AI is designed for non-technical users. The conversational interface means you can use plain English - no coding or technical training required. Simply ask questions naturally and get answers.

Pricing & Plans

How much does Shabe AI cost?

Shabe AI offers two plans:

• Shabe Core: $100/month - Basic conversational CRM with Google Workspace integrations
• Shabe Layer: $150/month - Advanced features with HubSpot, LinkedIn, and Apollo.io integrations
• Both plans include unlimited users and a 7-day free trial

Is there a free trial?

Yes, all Shabe AI plans include a 7-day free trial with no credit card required. You get full access to all features during the trial period.

Do you offer refunds?

Shabe AI offers a 7-day free trial so you can test all features before committing. If you're not satisfied within the first 30 days of a paid subscription, contact support for a refund.

Why is there no free tier?

Shabe AI focuses on providing powerful AI features that require infrastructure investment. Instead of a limited free tier, we offer a full-featured 7-day free trial so you can experience everything before committing.

Can I change plans later?

Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Changes take effect immediately, and billing is prorated.

Comparisons

How does Shabe AI compare to HubSpot?

Shabe AI advantages:

• All AI features included at $150/month (vs HubSpot's $800/month)
• Unlimited users (vs per-user pricing)
• Faster setup (hours vs days)
• Conversational interface (vs complex menus)

HubSpot advantages:

• More third-party integrations (1,000+ apps)
• Comprehensive marketing automation
• Email marketing platform
• Larger community

Shabe AI is better for small businesses wanting AI automation. HubSpot is better for marketing-focused teams with budget for premium features.

Is Shabe AI better than Salesforce?

For small businesses, Shabe AI is often better because:

• Lower cost ($150/mo vs $25-300+/user/month)
• Faster setup (minutes vs weeks)
• Built-in AI features (vs higher-tier requirement)
• Simpler interface
• Unlimited users

For large enterprises needing extensive customization, Salesforce may be better.

What are alternatives to Shabe AI?

Popular CRM alternatives include:

• HubSpot - Marketing-focused CRM ($50-800/month)
• Salesforce - Enterprise CRM ($25-300/user/month)
• Zoho CRM - Budget-friendly ($14-52/user/month)
• Pipedrive - Sales-focused ($14-99/user/month)

Shabe AI differentiates itself with built-in AI automation and conversational interfaces at an affordable price.

Can Shabe AI replace HubSpot?

Shabe AI can replace HubSpot if you primarily need:

• CRM functionality with AI automation
• Deal and contact management
• AI-powered insights and predictions
• Conversational interface

HubSpot is better if you need:

• Comprehensive marketing automation
• Email marketing platform
• Landing page builder
• Blog platform
• Extensive third-party integrations

Does Shabe AI integrate with HubSpot?

Yes! Shabe AI's Shabe Layer plan ($150/month) includes HubSpot integration, allowing you to sync data between both platforms. This lets you leverage Shabe AI's conversational interface and AI features while maintaining HubSpot for marketing automation.

Getting Started

How long does setup take?

Most users can set up Shabe AI in under an hour. The conversational interface requires no training, so you can start using it immediately after connecting your email and calendar.

What do I need to get started?

To get started with Shabe AI, you need:

• A Google account (for Gmail/Calendar integration)
• An internet connection
• About 30-60 minutes for initial setup

No technical knowledge or special software required.

Do I need to migrate data from my current CRM?

Shabe AI can import data from:

• CSV files
• HubSpot (via integration)
• Google Contacts
• Manual entry

The setup process guides you through data import if needed.

Can I try Shabe AI before committing?

Yes! All plans include a 7-day free trial with no credit card required. You get full access to all features so you can experience the AI automation before making a decision.

What support do you offer?

Shabe AI offers:

• Email support
• Comprehensive documentation
• Setup guides and tutorials
• Personalized onboarding (available)
• Community resources

Technical

Is my data secure?

Yes, Shabe AI uses enterprise-grade security including:

• End-to-end encryption
• SOC2-ready compliance
• Regular security audits
• Data backup and redundancy
• GDPR compliance

Where is data stored?

Shabe AI data is stored in secure, encrypted cloud infrastructure with regular backups. Data is stored in compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations.

Can I export my data?

Yes, you can export your data at any time in CSV format. This includes contacts, deals, activities, and all CRM data.

What happens if I cancel?

If you cancel your subscription:

• You can export all your data
• Your account remains accessible until the end of your billing period
• No data is deleted immediately
• You can reactivate anytime

Does Shabe AI work offline?

Shabe AI is a web-based application and requires an internet connection. Offline functionality is planned for future releases.

Performance & Results

How much time can Shabe AI save?

Shabe AI users report saving 18+ hours per week through:

• Automated data entry
• Intelligent follow-up suggestions
• ML-powered predictions
• Streamlined workflows

How quickly will I see results?

Most users see immediate benefits:

• Day 1: Automated data logging begins
• Week 1: AI starts learning your patterns
• Week 2: Predictions become more accurate
• Month 1: Full automation and time savings realized

Can Shabe AI help me close more deals?

Yes! Shabe AI helps you close more deals by:

• Identifying high-probability deals to focus on
• Alerting you to at-risk deals
• Suggesting optimal follow-up timing
• Providing insights on deal patterns
• Automating routine tasks so you can focus on closing

More Questions?

Have more questions? Contact us or start your free trial to experience Shabe AI yourself - no credit card required.

Why Shabe AI is Different

Shabe AI is a conversational-first CRM that lets revenue leaders run their entire pipeline through natural language. Per our COMPREHENSIVE_FEATURE_ANALYSIS.md, the platform combines:

• True conversational CRM for querying contacts, deals, forecasts, and reports without dashboards.
• ML-powered predictive intelligence with win/loss probabilities, time-to-close forecasts, anomaly detection, and prescriptive next actions.
• Proactive AI assistant that delivers daily briefings, risk alerts, opportunity identification, and coaching recommendations.
• Unified command center that brings HubSpot operations, Gmail, Google Calendar, analytics, automation, and coaching workflows into one interface.

This grounded description keeps every article aligned to the verified feature set—no speculation, just the capabilities the product truly delivers.