Help Scout vs Crisp
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Customer Support Software and The 11 Best Live Chat Software. Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Help Scout ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #8) for Small and mid-size businesses choosing help desk and support software (Zendesk alternatives) / Teams adding live chat and chatbots to their site. The best for simplicity, great UX, and outstanding value for money.
At a glance
| Help Scout | Crisp | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Customer Support Software | #8 / The 11 Best Live Chat Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Best for | Simple, human-centric customer support | Affordable all-in-one for startups |
| Pricing | $$ ($20 to $65/agent/mo) | $ ($0 to $95/mo per workspace) |
| HQ | Boston, USA | Nantes, France |
| Founded | 2011 | 2015 |
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