Groove vs Crisp

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Sales Engagement Platforms (2026) and The 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

GrooveCrisp
Top 11 rank#5 / The 11 Best Sales Engagement Platforms (2026)#8 / The 11 Best Live Chat Software (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)8.37.8
Best forBest for Salesforce-native teamsAffordable all-in-one for startups
Pricing$$$ ($80 to $130/user/mo)$ ($0 to $95/mo per workspace)
HQSan Francisco, USANantes, France
Founded20142015

Groove

The leading choice for teams wanting a true Salesforce-native engagement experience.

groove.co

See full entry in The 11 Best Sales Engagement Platforms (2026)

Crisp

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

crisp.chat

See full entry in The 11 Best Live Chat Software (2026)

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