Crisp
Zoho Meeting
| Feature | Crisp | Zoho Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $25/mo | Free / from $1.5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | startups, small-businesses, saas-companies, e-commerce | zoho-users, small-businesses, budget-conscious-teams, webinar-hosts |
| Founded | 2015 | 2009 |
| Live Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chatbot | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Inbox | ✓ | ✗ |
| Knowledge Base | ✓ | ✗ |
| Campaigns | ✓ | ✗ |
| Status Page | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Meetings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webinars | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screen Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Virtual Backgrounds | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Zoho Meeting Pros
- Very affordable pricing
- Zoho ecosystem integration
- No participant limit on free plan
- GDPR compliant
✗ Zoho Meeting Cons
- Fewer features than Zoom
- Limited third-party integrations
- Lower brand recognition
The Verdict
Crisp is built for startups and small businesses, with a focus on live-chat and chatbot. Zoho Meeting targets zoho users and small businesses and leads with video-meetings and webinars.
On pricing, Zoho Meeting is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $1.5/mo compared to $25/mo for Crisp. That $23.5/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 Zoho Meeting 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 very affordable pricing matters most to you, Zoho Meeting may still be the right call.