Kayako vs Crisp

Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs

K

Kayako

Unified customer service for growing teams

4.0
Editorial Rating
C

Crisp

All-in-one business messaging platform

4.6
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4
vs
4.6

Starting Price

$39
vs
Free

Pricing Model

paid
vs
freemium
Feature
Kayako
Crisp
Help Desk
Live Chat
Self-Service Portal
Customer Journey Tracking
Collaboration
Automation
Chatbots
Knowledge Base
Shared Inbox
CRM
Co-Browsing

Kayako Pros

  • Customer journey tracking gives useful context
  • Good self-service portal options
  • Supports multiple languages out of the box
  • Clean and uncluttered agent interface
  • Good collaboration features for teams
  • REST API for custom integrations

Kayako Cons

  • Has undergone multiple ownership changes
  • Smaller user community than major competitors
  • Integration options are more limited
  • Mobile apps need improvement
  • Pricing is not as competitive as newer tools
  • Feature development has slowed over the years

Crisp Pros

  • Generous free plan for small teams
  • Modern and fast chat widget
  • Co-browsing feature is unique and useful
  • Includes basic CRM functionality
  • Video and audio messaging built in
  • Affordable pricing for growing teams

Crisp Cons

  • Limited automation compared to enterprise tools
  • Knowledge base is basic on lower plans
  • Fewer integrations than major competitors
  • Reporting is relatively simple
  • English documentation could be better
  • Less established brand in enterprise market

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