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Crisp vs Landbot

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Crisp

Software

Customer messaging platform for startups and SMBs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Landbot

Software

No-code chatbot builder for websites, WhatsApp, and lead generation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Crisp free tier includes only 2 agents and no AI credits; AI capability requires paid tier; Landbot extra chats beyond plan allowances cost €0.05-€0.10 each, which can add up at scale.
  • They diverge on capability: Crisp covers Live chat, Landbot covers Visual Flow Builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crisp and Landbot actually diverge.

Attributes where Crisp and Landbot differ
AttributeCrispLandbot
PlatformsCloud-based SaaSweb
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Crisp

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

Only in Landbot

  • Visual Flow Builder
  • WhatsApp Integration
  • AI Chats
  • Human Handoff
  • Templates Library
  • CRM Integrations

What people use each for

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

Crisp

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

Landbot

  • Lead qualification chatbots on websitesnot Crisp
  • WhatsApp customer engagementnot Crisp
  • Interactive conversational formsnot Crisp
  • Automated first-line customer supportnot Crisp

Where each one falls short

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

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)

Landbot

  • Extra chats beyond plan allowances cost €0.05-€0.10 each, which can add up at scale.
  • Adding WhatsApp to the Professional plan costs an additional €100/month.
  • Premium CRM integrations like Salesforce require the higher-priced Professional tier or above.
  • The free plan is capped at only 100 chats per month, limiting real-world testing.

Pricing, plan by plan

Crisp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Crisp review.

Landbot

Free
  • Free$undefined/month
    • 100 chats/month
    • 1 seat
    • Full builder access
  • Starter$32/month
    • 500 chats/month
    • 100 AI chats
    • 2 seats
  • Professional$80/month
    • 2,500 chats/month
    • 300 AI chats
    • 3 seats

Which should you pick?

Choose Crisp if

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

Choose Landbot if

  • You need visual flow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web.
  • You also want whatsapp integration.
Landbot review

Questions people ask

Is Crisp or Landbot better?
Neither clearly leads. Crisp starts at Free and Landbot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crisp or Landbot?
Crisp starts at Free and Landbot at Free.
Does Crisp or Landbot run on more platforms?
Crisp runs on Cloud-based SaaS. Landbot runs on web.
Can I use Crisp for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Crisp best used for?
Crisp is most often used for growing startups needing affordable all-in-one customer support with ai automation, teams seeking omnichannel support consolidating email, chat, whatsapp, messenger, instagram. Of those, growing startups needing affordable all-in-one customer support with ai automation and teams seeking omnichannel support consolidating email, chat, whatsapp, messenger, instagram are not what Landbot is typically brought in for.
What can Crisp do that Landbot cannot?
Crisp covers Live chat, Shared inbox, Chatbots, Knowledge base. Landbot covers Visual Flow Builder, WhatsApp Integration, AI Chats, Human Handoff.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Landbot: What happens after the free trial ends?

Users are automatically moved to the Free plan with no charge, since Landbot does not require a credit card for trials.

Source
Landbot: Can I cancel a monthly plan anytime?

Yes, monthly plans are month-to-month and can be cancelled at any time from account settings with no long-term contract.

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Landbot: Does Landbot support WhatsApp?

Yes, WhatsApp is included in the Professional WhatsApp plan and can be added to Professional for an extra €100/month, including one WhatsApp number.

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