12 alternatives to Intercom

Free alternatives to Intercom

1. 

   Crisp

   Shared inbox with website chat

   Best for: Small teams that want chat and email in one inbox

   Free plan
2. 

   Sampan

   A website chat that learns your site and answers visitors for you

   Best for: Small businesses that get the same questions every day · Made by the team behind Cratepick

   Free plan
3. 

   tawk.to

   Free live chat for your website

   Best for: Owners who will answer chats themselves

   Free
4. 

   Tidio

   Live chat and chatbot for small online stores

   Best for: Online stores that want chat plus a chatbot

   Free plan
5. 

   6rsh

   WhatsApp, Instagram and site chat in one inbox

   Best for: Online shops selling to customers over WhatsApp

   Free plan
6. 

   Ainisa AI

   AI receptionist for WhatsApp, Instagram and TikTok chats

   Best for: Restaurants and clinics flooded with WhatsApp and DM enquiries

   Free plan
7. 

   Brisk Support

   Simple help desk that turns customer emails into tickets

   Best for: Small teams answering a steady stream of customer emails

   Free plan
8. 

   Bubblegram

   Website chat you answer from the Telegram app

   Best for: Owners who already live in Telegram all day

   Free plan
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   CallFix AI

   An AI receptionist that picks up missed business calls

   Best for: Service businesses that miss calls while on the job

   Free plan
10. 

    ChatNox

    Website live chat with an AI helper and a team inbox

    Best for: Small teams adding live chat to their website

    Free plan
11. 

    Cornerspot

    Free live chat, CRM, forms and e-sign on one record

    Best for: Trades, consultants and studios wanting free customer tools

    Free plan
12. 

    Deacon

    A support bot that only answers from your own pages

    Best for: Owners who answer every customer question themselves

    Free plan

Questions people ask

What are the best alternatives to Intercom?

For small businesses, the closest alternatives to Intercom are Crisp, Sampan and tawk.to. Each one is a tool to answer customer questions, ranked by how closely it fits that job.

Is there a free alternative to Intercom?

Yes. Crisp, Sampan and tawk.to have a free plan or are free to use. Check each site for current limits.

What is Intercom?

Intercom is a full customer service suite with an AI agent, help desk and help center. It suits growing teams more than solo owners.

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