Help Scout vs Crisp

Both sit in customer support. Here is how they differ on the things you can actually check.

Help Scout

helpscout.com

Shared inbox with no ticket numbers exposed to customers, plus docs and in-app messaging. Long favoured by teams who want support to feel personal.

Customer Support
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Crisp

crisp.chat

Live chat, chatbot, help centre and shared inbox on flat per-workspace pricing rather than per seat — good economics for small teams.

Free planCustomer Support
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Help Scout and Crisp compared attribute by attribute
 Help ScoutCrisp
Entry price$50/mo$45/mo
Pricing modelFree trialFree plan
Free planNoYes
CategoryCustomer SupportCustomer Support
Around since20112015

Prices are indicative entry-tier figures, not verified quotes. Both vendors change pricing without notice.