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

CrispTawk.to
Top 11 rank#8 / The 11 Best Live Chat Software#10 / The 11 Best Live Chat Software
Score (out of 9.4)7.87.4
Best forAffordable all-in-one for startupsCompletely free live chat
Pricing$ ($0 to $95/mo per workspace)$ ($0)
HQNantes, FranceLas Vegas, USA
Founded20152012

Crisp

A feature-rich messaging platform with unbeatable value for startups.

crisp.chat

See full entry in The 11 Best Live Chat Software

Tawk.to

A genuinely free and surprisingly feature-rich live chat solution.

www.tawk.to

See full entry in The 11 Best Live Chat Software

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