Intercom vs Respond.io
Both are in Chat and chatbots. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Intercom's cheapest paid plan is $19/mo, against $79/mo for Respond.io.
| Intercom | Respond.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $19/mo | from $79/mo |
| Free plan | Not stated by the vendor | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | Essential ($29/mo, $19/mo annual); Advanced ($99/mo, $85/mo annual); Expert ($139/mo, $132/mo annual) | Starter ($79/mo); Growth ($159/mo); Advanced ($279/mo) |
| Fees | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | Fin AI Agent for service, sales and ecommerce; Messenger, shared inbox and ticketing; Free, unlimited live chat, in-app chats, banners and tooltips on all plans; Workflows automation and multiple team inboxes (Advanced and up) | Team and custom inboxes; Mobile app; AI prompt and AI assist; Broadcasts and workflow automation (Growth and up) |
| Checked on | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-05 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Intercom
- Free trial
- Fin can be used with an existing helpdesk, with no seats required
- A 93% startup discount is offered
- Free Lite seats on higher plans (20 on Advanced, 50 on Expert)
Trade-offs
- Fin charges $0.99 per outcome on top of seats
- Per-seat pricing, with add-ons such as Proactive Support Plus at $99 a month
- Email, SMS, WhatsApp and phone are pay-as-you-go
Respond.io
- 7-day trial with no credit card
- Starter has unlimited monthly active contacts
- Advanced adds webhooks and SSO
Trade-offs
- No free plan
- Starter is limited to 5 users
- Workflows and broadcasts start on Growth ($159 a month)