Three popular support tools, side by side with SupportWire, across 22 features in 7 categories. Pick the one that fits how your team actually works.
Feature comparison
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Every feature that matters for customer support, compared honestly across 4 platforms.
| Feature | Intercom | Crisp | LiveChat | SupportWire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||||
| Starting Price | $29/seat/mo + AI fees | Free / $45 / $95 / $295 | $19/agent/mo (1 agent max) | Simple per-seat pricing |
| Pricing Model | Per seat + per-resolution | Per workspace (most pay $295) | 4 separate products | Transparent per-seat |
| Per-Resolution AI Fees | $0.99 per AI resolution | $25 AI credits/mo on Essentials | Separate ChatBot product ($52+) | Included in every plan |
| Channels | ||||
| Live Chat | Messenger + proactive | Real-time chat | Core product | Real-time with proactive triggers |
| Phone Support | Add-on ($80+/mo) | Not available | Not available | All plans |
| Ticketing | Full ticketing system | Basic, no SLA management | Separate HelpDesk ($29+/mo) | Full ticketing with SLAs |
| Knowledge Base | Articles + help center | Help center included | Separate product ($49+/mo) | Public and internal |
| AI | ||||
| AI Chatbot | Fin AI (65% resolution rate) | $25/mo AI credit budget | Separate ChatBot ($52+/mo) | AI-native, included |
| AI Learning | Trains on help content | Manual training only | Template-based | Learns from conversations |
| 24/7 Automation | Workflows + bots | Bot + triggers | Requires ChatBot subscription | Works 24/7 autonomously |
| Platform | ||||
| Setup Time | 2-4 weeks | Quick setup | Quick for chat only | Hours, not weeks |
| Design Quality | Modern, polished | Clean, modern | Clean but aging | Modern, minimal |
| Widget Performance | Optimized | Lightweight | Lightweight | Performance-optimized |
| White-Label Branding | Higher tiers only | Plus plan only ($295/mo) | Enterprise only | Your brand only |
| Cancellation | 12-mo default, no prorated exit | Account suspension risk | Requires support to cancel | One-click, any time |
| Data & Security | ||||
| Data Export | CSV + API export | Cannot export full transcripts | Limited export | Full data portability |
| SOC 2 Compliance | SOC 2 certified | Not certified | Security measures in place | |
| Analytics | ||||
| Reporting | Deep analytics | Shallow analytics | Strong analytics | Full analytics |
| SLA Management | SLA rules + tracking | Not available | Basic SLA features | Built-in SLA tracking |
| CSAT Surveys | Built-in | Basic surveys | Post-chat surveys | Built-in |
| Integrations | ||||
| Native Integrations | 300+ apps | Limited ecosystem | 200+ apps | Growing ecosystem |
| Open API | Full REST API | REST API | REST API | Full REST API |
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