Crisp
JivoChat
| Feature | Crisp | JivoChat |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $25/mo | Free / from $19/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | startups, small-businesses, saas-companies, e-commerce | small-businesses, ecommerce, multilingual-teams, sales-teams |
| Founded | 2015 | 2012 |
| Live Chat | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chatbot | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Inbox | ✓ | ✗ |
| Knowledge Base | ✓ | ✗ |
| Campaigns | ✓ | ✗ |
| Status Page | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Phone Calls | ✗ | ✓ |
| ✗ | ✓ | |
| Social Media | ✗ | ✓ |
| Crm | ✗ | ✓ |
| Visitor Monitoring | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Crisp Pros
- Very generous free tier (2 seats included)
- Per-workspace pricing instead of per-seat
- Built-in chatbot builder with no-code
- Clean and modern interface
✗ Crisp Cons
- Limited advanced automation compared to Intercom
- Chatbot AI less sophisticated than competitors
- Fewer integrations than larger platforms
✓ JivoChat Pros
- Good free plan
- Omnichannel support
- CRM built-in
- Easy setup
✗ JivoChat Cons
- Interface dated
- Limited automation
- Paid features add up
The Verdict
Crisp is built for startups and small businesses, with a focus on live-chat and chatbot. JivoChat targets small businesses and ecommerce and leads with live-chat and phone-calls.
On pricing, JivoChat is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $19/mo compared to $25/mo for Crisp. That $6/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Crisp edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Crisp offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while JivoChat takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for small businesses — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Crisp has a slight overall edge — but if good free plan matters most to you, JivoChat may still be the right call.