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Intercom pricing
and cheaper picks
What Intercom actually costs, and the credible cheaper alternatives if the bill stops making sense.
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Intercom plan
Essential from $39/seat/mo. AI fees on top.
What you give up: Opaque pricing, Per-resolution AI fees.
What you get: Strong messenger, AI agent built-in.
Cheaper alternatives
Pay less, get the job done
| Alternative | Entry price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Chatwoot | Free self-hosted. Cloud from $19/agent/mo. | Teams who want to self-host and own their data. |
| Front | Starter $19/user/mo. | Teams handling support over actual email threads. |
| Crisp | Free. Pro $25/mo per workspace. | SMBs who want messenger plus help center cheaply. |
| Plain | Free. Pro $39/user/mo. | B2B SaaS with engineering-savvy support. |
Pricing changes frequently. Always confirm on the vendor's live pricing page before signing up.