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Front vs Reply.io

Front logo

Front

Customer Support

Where teams collaborate on customer communication

From
$25/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
Reply.io logo

Reply.io

CRM

Multichannel sales engagement platform for email, LinkedIn, calls and SMS outreach

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Reply.io has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Front starter tier limited to single-channel support; omnichannel support requires Professional tier; Reply.io multichannel features and CRM sync require the higher-priced Professional tier or above.
  • They diverge on capability: Front covers Shared inbox, Reply.io covers Multichannel sequences.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Front and Reply.io actually diverge.

Attributes where Front and Reply.io differ
AttributeFrontReply.io
Starting price$25/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud-based SaaSweb, api
CategoryCustomer SupportCRM
Founded20132014

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 Front

  • Shared inbox
  • Email collaboration
  • Omnichannel messaging
  • Analytics
  • Workflows
  • Integrations
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot

Only in Reply.io

  • Multichannel sequences
  • Contact database
  • AI email assistant
  • Deliverability tools
  • CRM sync
  • Reporting and analytics

What people use each for

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

Front

  • Omnichannel customer supportnot Reply.io
  • AI-powered helpdesk automationnot Reply.io
  • Team collaboration on support ticketsnot Reply.io

Reply.io

  • Running multichannel outbound sequences combining email and LinkedInnot Front
  • Automating cold calling and SMS follow-ups alongside emailnot Front
  • Finding new B2B prospects from a built-in contact databasenot Front
  • Syncing outreach activity into an existing CRMnot Front

Where each one falls short

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

Front

  • Starter tier limited to single-channel support; omnichannel support requires Professional tier
  • AI Copilot, Smart QA, and Smart CSAT are included only in Enterprise tier ($105/seat/month); available as add-ons at higher cost in lower tiers
  • Starter tier limited to 10 automation rules; Professional tier allows 20; unlimited rules only in Enterprise
  • Advanced analytics excluded from Starter tier

Reply.io

  • Multichannel features and CRM sync require the higher-priced Professional tier or above.
  • LinkedIn and calling/SMS automation are billed as separate per-account add-ons on top of plan pricing.
  • Pricing is per user, which can raise costs quickly for larger sales teams.
  • Monthly (non-annual) billing carries a notable price premium over the advertised annual rates.

Pricing, plan by plan

Front

$25/month
  • Starter$25/month
    • Up to 10 seats
    • Shared inbox and ticketing
    • AI Topics and up to 10 automation rules
  • Professional$65/month
    • Up to 50 seats
    • Omnichannel support (email, SMS, social)
    • Macros and up to 20 automation rules
  • Enterprise$105/month
    • Unlimited seats
    • Smart rules and unlimited macros
    • Multi-language knowledge base

Reply.io

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited monthly emails
    • Basic sequence features
  • Starter$49/month
    • Email-only sequences
    • Billed annually per user
  • Professional$89/month
    • Multichannel sequences
    • CRM sync
    • Billed annually per user
  • Ultimate$139/month
    • Full AI suite
    • Highest sending limits
    • Advanced reporting and integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Front if

  • You need shared inbox.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want email collaboration.
Front review

Choose Reply.io if

  • You need multichannel sequences.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want contact database.
Reply.io review

Questions people ask

Is Front or Reply.io better?
Neither clearly leads. Front starts at $25/month and Reply.io at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Front or Reply.io?
Reply.io has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $25/month for Front and Free for Reply.io.
Does Front or Reply.io run on more platforms?
Front runs on Cloud-based SaaS. Reply.io runs on web, api.
Can I use Reply.io for free?
Yes. Reply.io has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Front starts at $25/month.
What is Front best used for?
Front is most often used for omnichannel customer support, ai-powered helpdesk automation, team collaboration on support tickets. Of those, omnichannel customer support and ai-powered helpdesk automation are not what Reply.io is typically brought in for.
What can Front do that Reply.io cannot?
Front covers Shared inbox, Email collaboration, Omnichannel messaging, Analytics. Reply.io covers Multichannel sequences, Contact database, AI email assistant, Deliverability tools.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Front: How much does Front's Starter plan cost per seat?

Starter plan is $25 per seat per month for up to 10 seats, with 14-day free trial and no credit card required.

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Front: Does Enterprise include AI features?

Yes, Enterprise at $105 per seat per month includes AI Copilot, Smart QA, and Smart CSAT at no additional cost.

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Front: What is the seat limit for Professional?

Professional plan supports up to 50 seats at $65 per seat per month.

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Front: Are there additional AI add-ons available?

Yes, Autopilot starts at $0.05 per conversation; Copilot, Smart QA, and other AI features range from $10-$20 per seat per month on lower tiers.

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