Crisp vs Kayako

Choosing between Crisp and Kayako? Both platforms can work for customer support teams, but they usually fit different company sizes, workflows, and budget expectations.

Live chatFlat pricingSimpleEmailLive chatLegacy

When to choose Crisp

  • Flat pricing per workspace (not per agent)
  • Great live chat
  • Simple

When to choose Kayako

  • Unified customer journey
  • Good live chat

Key differences between Crisp and Kayako

FactorCrispKayako
Best fitSaaS and product-led support teamssmall and mid-sized support teams
Starting priceFrom $25/agent/moFrom $15/agent/mo
G2-style rating4.4/54/5
Main focusticket management, collaboration, and support operationsAI-assisted support and automation
Categorysmb, saassmb

Crisp limitations

  • Basic ticketing features
  • Limited reporting

Kayako limitations

  • Product development has slowed down
  • Support can be unresponsive

Switching from Crisp to Kayako or the other way around?

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