Freshdesk vs Crisp

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

SMBFree planEmailLive chatFlat pricingSimple

When to choose Freshdesk

  • Generous free plan
  • Intuitive UI
  • Quick to set up

When to choose Crisp

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

Key differences between Freshdesk and Crisp

FactorFreshdeskCrisp
Best fitSaaS and product-led support teamsSaaS and product-led support teams
Starting priceFrom $15/agent/moFrom $25/agent/mo
G2-style rating4.4/54.4/5
Main focusAI-assisted support and automationticket management, collaboration, and support operations
Categorysmb, saassmb, saas

Freshdesk limitations

  • Advanced features locked behind high tiers
  • Limited custom reports on lower plans

Crisp limitations

  • Basic ticketing features
  • Limited reporting

Switching from Freshdesk to Crisp or the other way around?

Use Help Desk Migration to move tickets, customers, agents, groups, comments, attachments, and historical support data with less manual work.

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