Crisp vs Tawk.to
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Live Chat Software. Last verified June 8, 2026.
The short answer
Crisp ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #10) for Teams adding live chat and chatbots to their site. A feature-rich messaging platform with unbeatable value for startups.
At a glance
| Crisp | Tawk.to | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best Live Chat Software | #10 / The 11 Best Live Chat Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Best for | Affordable all-in-one for startups | Completely free live chat |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $95/mo per workspace) | $ ($0) |
| HQ | Nantes, France | Las Vegas, USA |
| Founded | 2015 | 2012 |
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