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Haptik vs Missive

Haptik logo

Haptik

Live Chat

Conversational AI platform for customer engagement and support

From
On request
Rated
-
Missive logo

Missive

Customer Support

Team inbox and chat for productive teams

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Missive has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Haptik no pricing is published, and no tier, cost structure or minimum is disclosed; Missive each plan caps users rather than only pricing them, at 5 on Starter and 50 on Productive
  • They diverge on capability: Haptik 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 Haptik and Missive actually diverge.

Attributes where Haptik and Missive differ
AttributeHaptikMissive
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Messaging apps, VoiceWeb, Ios, Android, Mac, Windows
CategoryLive ChatCustomer Support
Founded20132015

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 Haptik

  • Conversational AI
  • Multi-channel support
  • Intent recognition
  • Analytics
  • Facebook
  • Slack
  • API
  • Mobile support

Only in Missive

  • Shared inbox
  • Team chat
  • Email
  • Tasks
  • Calendar
  • SMS
  • Asana
  • Trello

Both cover

  • WhatsApp
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Haptik

  • Building conversational AI assistants for customer supportnot Missive
  • Automating customer conversations across messaging channelsnot Missive

Missive

  • Shared team inbox across email, SMS and social messagesnot Haptik
  • Collaborating on customer conversations with internal comments and tasksnot Haptik

Where each one falls short

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

Haptik

  • No pricing is published, and no tier, cost structure or minimum is disclosed
  • The only routes to a figure are a demo request or an enterprise sales email

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

Haptik

On request
  • Starter$100/month
    • Basic chatbot
    • 1 channel
  • Professional$300/month
    • Advanced AI
    • Multi-channel
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom solutions
    • 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
    • WhatsApp
    • SMS
  • Business$26/month
    • Productive + API
    • SAML SSO
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Haptik if

  • You need conversational ai.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Messaging apps, Voice.
  • You also want multi-channel support.

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 Haptik or Missive better?
Neither clearly leads. Haptik 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, Haptik or Missive?
Missive has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Haptik and Free for Missive.
Does Haptik or Missive run on more platforms?
Haptik runs on Web, Mobile, Messaging apps, Voice. 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. Haptik starts at On request.
What is Haptik best used for?
Haptik is most often used for building conversational ai assistants for customer support, automating customer conversations across messaging channels. Of those, building conversational ai assistants for customer support and automating customer conversations across messaging channels are not what Missive is typically brought in for.
What can Haptik do that Missive cannot?
Haptik covers Conversational AI, Multi-channel support, Intent recognition, Analytics. Missive covers Shared inbox, Team chat, Email, Tasks. Both handle WhatsApp, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Haptik: How much does Haptik cost?

Haptik does not publish pricing. The platform uses a custom enterprise pricing model requiring direct contact with sales.

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Missive: 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).

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Haptik: How can I get Haptik pricing?

Contact Haptik by requesting a demo or emailing [email protected] to receive personalized pricing based on deployment scale, features needed, and organizational requirements.

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Missive: Is there a free trial available?

Yes, Missive offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required to start.

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Missive: Does Missive offer yearly billing discounts?

Yes, Missive provides a 20% discount for yearly billing compared to monthly pricing on all plans.

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Missive: Which plan includes SSO authentication?

The Business Plan at $36/user/month includes SAML SSO, IP restriction, and advanced analytics features.

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