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Capacity vs Crisp

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Capacity

Software

AI-powered customer service automation platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Crisp logo

Crisp

Software

Customer messaging platform for startups and SMBs

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Crisp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Capacity two-part pricing, an annual platform fee plus usage, so the bill is not knowable from the tier alone; Crisp free tier includes only 2 agents and no AI credits; AI capability requires paid tier
  • They diverge on capability: Capacity covers AI chatbot, Crisp covers Live chat.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Capacity and Crisp actually diverge.

Attributes where Capacity and Crisp differ
AttributeCapacityCrisp
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Chat widgets, APICloud-based SaaS
Founded20162015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Capacity

  • AI chatbot
  • Knowledge management
  • Multi-channel support
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Zendesk
  • ServiceNow
  • Mobile support

Only in Crisp

  • Live chat
  • Shared inbox
  • Chatbots
  • Knowledge base
  • Video calls
  • CRM
  • WordPress
  • Shopify

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Capacity

  • Knowledge base and helpdesk deflectionnot Crisp
  • AI agents answering across chat, voice, email and SMSnot Crisp
  • Real-time assistance for human agents on a callnot Crisp
  • Automating multi-step support workflowsnot Crisp
  • Regulated support environments needing the HIPAA packagenot Crisp

Crisp

  • Growing startups needing affordable all-in-one customer support with AI automationnot Capacity
  • Teams seeking omnichannel support consolidating email, chat, WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagramnot Capacity

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Capacity

  • Two-part pricing, an annual platform fee plus usage, so the bill is not knowable from the tier alone
  • AI usage is metered by channel: per response on chat and email, per minute on voice and per message on SMS
  • Agent Assist and conversation intelligence are charged per hour of agent time on top
  • Live chat, agent assist and conversation intelligence require the Pro tier
  • The HIPAA package and advanced workflows are Enterprise only
  • No prices are published for any tier

Crisp

  • Free tier includes only 2 agents and no AI credits; AI capability requires paid tier
  • Free tier customer profile limit of 100; higher limits require upgrade
  • Omnichannel support and workflow automation excluded from Free and Mini tiers
  • White labelling only available in Plus tier ($295+/month)

Pricing, plan by plan

Capacity

On request
  • Starter$125/month
    • AI chatbot
    • Up to 50 articles
  • Professional$300/month
    • Unlimited articles
    • Advanced AI
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full customization
    • Dedicated support

Crisp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Crisp review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Capacity if

  • You need ai chatbot.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Chat widgets, API.
  • You also want knowledge management.

Choose Crisp if

  • You need live chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want shared inbox.

Questions people ask

Is Capacity or Crisp better?
Neither clearly leads. Capacity starts at On request and Crisp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Capacity or Crisp?
Crisp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Capacity and Free for Crisp.
Does Capacity or Crisp run on more platforms?
Capacity runs on Web, Mobile, Chat widgets, API. Crisp runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
Can I use Crisp for free?
Yes. Crisp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Capacity starts at On request.
What is Capacity best used for?
Capacity is most often used for knowledge base and helpdesk deflection, ai agents answering across chat, voice, email and sms, real-time assistance for human agents on a call, automating multi-step support workflows. Of those, knowledge base and helpdesk deflection and ai agents answering across chat, voice, email and sms are not what Crisp is typically brought in for.
What can Capacity do that Crisp cannot?
Capacity covers AI chatbot, Knowledge management, Multi-channel support, Analytics. Crisp covers Live chat, Shared inbox, Chatbots, Knowledge base. Both handle Slack, Web support.

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