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Conversica vs Missive

Conversica
Live Chat
AI-powered conversational platform for sales and customer service
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No

Missive
Customer Support
Team inbox and chat for productive teams
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Only Missive has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Conversica no pricing published on website; Missive each plan caps users rather than only pricing them, at 5 on Starter and 50 on Productive
- They diverge on capability: Conversica covers Conversational AI, Missive covers Shared inbox.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Conversica and Missive actually diverge.
| Attribute | Conversica | Missive |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Email, SMS, Messaging apps | Web, Ios, Android, Mac, Windows |
| Category | Live Chat | Customer Support |
| Founded | 2009 | 2015 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Conversica
- Conversational AI
- Lead nurturing
- Customer engagement
- Intent analysis
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Email support
- SMS support
Only in Missive
- Shared inbox
- Team chat
- Tasks
- Calendar
- SMS
- Asana
Both cover
- HubSpot
- Zapier
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Conversica
- Customer engagementnot Missive
- Lead generationnot Missive
- Customer supportnot Missive
- Sales automationnot Missive
Missive
- Shared team inbox across email, SMS and social messagesnot Conversica
- Collaborating on customer conversations with internal comments and tasksnot Conversica
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Conversica
- No pricing published on website
- Requires demo request to obtain pricing
- Custom pricing model with no self-service options
- Contact sales required for plan details
Missive
- Each plan caps users rather than only pricing them, at 5 on Starter and 50 on Productive
- Integrations, automation rules and API access all require the Productive plan at $24 per user per month
- Rules are capped at 1,000 per workspace even on the paid tiers
- SAML SSO and IP restriction are Business only at $36 per user per month
- AI features need either Missive AI credits or a bring your own key arrangement rather than being included
Pricing, plan by plan
Conversica
On request- Starter$200/month
- AI conversations
- Lead nurturing
- Professional$500/month
- Advanced automation
- Custom flows
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Full customization
- Dedicated support
Missive
Free- FreeFree
- 3 users
- Basic features
- Email & chat
- Starter$14/month
- Unlimited users
- Shared inboxes
- Rules & automation
- Productive$18/month
- Starter + Calendars
- SMS
- Business$26/month
- Productive + API
- SAML SSO
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Conversica if
- You need conversational ai.
- You work on Web, Email, SMS, Messaging apps.
- You also want lead nurturing.
Choose Missive if
- You need shared inbox.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Mac, Windows.
- You also want team chat.
Questions people ask
- Is Conversica or Missive better?
- Neither clearly leads. Conversica starts at On request and Missive at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Conversica or Missive?
- Missive has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Conversica and Free for Missive.
- Does Conversica or Missive run on more platforms?
- Conversica runs on Web, Email, SMS, Messaging apps. Missive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Mac, Windows.
- Can I use Missive for free?
- Yes. Missive has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Conversica starts at On request.
- What is Conversica best used for?
- Conversica is most often used for customer engagement, lead generation, customer support, sales automation. Of those, customer engagement and lead generation are not what Missive is typically brought in for.
- What can Conversica do that Missive cannot?
- Conversica covers Conversational AI, Lead nurturing, Customer engagement, Intent analysis. Missive covers Shared inbox, Team chat, Email, Tasks. Both handle HubSpot, Zapier, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Conversica: How much does Conversica cost?
Conversica does not publish pricing on their website. To obtain pricing information, request a demo through their contact form or contact the sales team directly.
SourceMissive: How much does Missive cost per month?
Missive charges $14/user/month for Starter (up to 5 users), $24/user/month for Productive (up to 50 users), and $36/user/month for Business (unlimited users).
SourceConversica: What is Conversica's pricing model?
Conversica uses a custom pricing model requiring direct sales engagement. Interested companies can request a demo or contact their sales team to discuss pricing based on specific needs.
SourceMissive: Is there a free trial available?
Yes, Missive offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required to start.
SourceConversica: Does Conversica offer different plan tiers?
While specific plan names are referenced on the website, details are only available by requesting a demo or contacting their sales team for a pricing consultation.
SourceMissive: Does Missive offer yearly billing discounts?
Yes, Missive provides a 20% discount for yearly billing compared to monthly pricing on all plans.
SourceMissive: Which plan includes SSO authentication?
The Business Plan at $36/user/month includes SAML SSO, IP restriction, and advanced analytics features.
SourceRelated pages
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