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8.1 / 10

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OPENNESS 9/10API 2/3 · Export 3/3 · Contract 2/2 · Integrations 2/2

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Crisp documents a REST API with website and plugin tokens; the docs read do not tie it to a plan. docs.crisp.chat, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Your data

Workspace owners can export all data from a workspace before deleting it. crisp.chat, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Contract

Monthly subscriptions have no commitment period and can be terminated at any time from the site. crisp.chat, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Connections

Crisp is listed on Zapier. zapier.com, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Crisp runs its own integrations marketplace with categories such as Automation, CRM and Marketing. crisp.chat, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

What it does

Crisp is best for small product teams, SaaS companies, and online businesses that want one tool to handle customer chat, email, and support. You get a shared inbox that pulls in messages from your website chat, email, WhatsApp, Instagram, and more. It also includes a built-in CRM so your team always has customer history on hand. As your business grows, you can add AI agents and automation to handle common questions without adding headcount.

Strengths

Flat per-workspace pricing — no per-seat fees on most plans
Omnichannel inbox covers chat, email, WhatsApp, Instagram, and more
No-code AI agent builder with templates
Generous free plan for solo operators
Built-in CRM, knowledge base, and analytics in one tool

Weaknesses

AI features and omnichannel channels require the $95+/month plan
Free plan limited to 2 seats and no AI credits
Advanced analytics and white labeling locked to the $295/month Plus plan
Can feel complex to set up for non-technical small business owners

Key features

Live chat widget you can add to your website or mobile app in minutes
Shared inbox that centralizes messages from email, WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and more
Built-in CRM to store and view customer data alongside every conversation
AI agents and no-code chatbot builder to automate common support questions
Knowledge base builder so customers can find answers on their own
Analytics dashboard to track team response times and customer satisfaction

AI features

Crisp lets you build AI agents trained on your own content to automatically answer customer questions across chat, email, and social channels. It also includes an AI writing assistant, smart reply suggestions, conversation summaries, and an internal AI copilot your team can query for quick answers.

STOA verdict

Crisp is a strong pick for small SaaS or e-commerce teams that want live chat, a shared inbox, and basic CRM in one place without paying per seat. The flat per-workspace pricing is a real advantage as your team grows. The main downside is that meaningful AI features and omnichannel support require the $95/month Essentials plan or higher, so the free tier is limited for most growing businesses.