Groove vs Crisp
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Outreach vs Salesloft vs Apollo.io: 11 Best Sales Engagement Platforms 2026 and Intercom vs LiveChat vs Zendesk: 11 Best Live Chat Software 2026. Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Groove ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #8) for Sales teams running outbound sequences and multi-channel prospecting / Teams adding live chat and chatbots to their site. The leading choice for teams wanting a true Salesforce-native engagement experience.
At a glance
| Groove | Crisp | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / Outreach vs Salesloft vs Apollo.io: 11 Best Sales Engagement Platforms 2026 | #8 / Intercom vs LiveChat vs Zendesk: 11 Best Live Chat Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Best for | Best for Salesforce-native teams | Affordable all-in-one for startups |
| Pricing | $$$ ($80 to $130/user/mo) | $ ($0 to $95/mo per workspace) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Nantes, France |
| Founded | 2014 | 2015 |
Groove
The leading choice for teams wanting a true Salesforce-native engagement experience.
groove.coSee full entry in Outreach vs Salesloft vs Apollo.io: 11 Best Sales Engagement Platforms 2026
Crisp
A feature-rich messaging platform with unbeatable value for startups.
crisp.chatSee full entry in Intercom vs LiveChat vs Zendesk: 11 Best Live Chat Software 2026
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