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HelpCrunch vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat

HelpCrunch logo

HelpCrunch

Customer Support

Live chat, helpdesk, and AI chatbot platform for customer support

From
On request
Rated
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat logo

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat

Live Chat

Omnichannel chat solution integrated with Microsoft ecosystem

From
On request
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HelpCrunch pricing is not fully transparent since it depends on email volume and AI usage tiers.; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat specific pricing not disclosed on product page
  • They diverge on capability: HelpCrunch covers Live Chat Widget, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat covers Omnichannel messaging.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HelpCrunch and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat actually diverge.

Attributes where HelpCrunch and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat differ
AttributeHelpCrunchMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Chat
Platformsweb, ios, androidWeb, Mobile app, IOS, Android
CategoryCustomer SupportLive Chat
FoundedUnknown1975

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 HelpCrunch

  • Live Chat Widget
  • Shared Team Inbox
  • AI Chatbot
  • Email Marketing Automation
  • Knowledge Base
  • Auto-resend by Email

Only in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat

  • Omnichannel messaging
  • Live chat
  • Email support
  • Social media integration
  • Outlook
  • Teams
  • 365
  • Power BI

What people use each for

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

HelpCrunch

  • Real-time website customer supportnot Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat
  • Consolidating support and marketing email in one toolnot Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat
  • AI-automated first-line customer responsesnot Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat
  • Small business helpdesk ticketingnot Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat

  • Customer service omnichannel communicationnot HelpCrunch
  • Multi-channel customer engagementnot HelpCrunch
  • AI-powered customer conversationsnot HelpCrunch
  • Enterprise customer service automationnot HelpCrunch

Where each one falls short

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

HelpCrunch

  • Pricing is not fully transparent since it depends on email volume and AI usage tiers.
  • AI conversation add-ons become expensive at high volume, up to $8,000/month for 100,000 conversations.
  • Exact plan prices for Basic, Pro, and Unlimited are not published directly on the pricing page.
  • Smaller teams may find the tiered add-on system harder to predict than flat per-seat pricing.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat

  • Specific pricing not disclosed on product page
  • Directs users to separate pricing overview page for details
  • Requires contacting sales for custom quotes and pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

HelpCrunch

On request
  • Basic$undefined/month
    • Live chat
    • Shared inbox
    • Email volume tiers
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • AI conversations included
    • AI data sources included
  • Unlimited$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Highest email volume
    • Priority support

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat

On request
  • Customer Service Professional$100/month
    • Basic chat
    • Ticketing
  • Customer Service Enterprise$200/month
    • Advanced omnichannel
    • AI integration
  • Premium$undefined/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose HelpCrunch if

  • You need live chat widget.
  • You work on web, ios, android.
  • You also want shared team inbox.

Choose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat if

  • You need omnichannel messaging.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android.
  • You also want live chat.

Questions people ask

Is HelpCrunch or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat better?
Neither clearly leads. HelpCrunch starts at On request and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HelpCrunch or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat?
HelpCrunch starts at On request and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat at On request.
Does HelpCrunch or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat run on more platforms?
HelpCrunch runs on web, ios, android. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat runs on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android.
What is HelpCrunch best used for?
HelpCrunch is most often used for real-time website customer support, consolidating support and marketing email in one tool, ai-automated first-line customer responses, small business helpdesk ticketing. Of those, real-time website customer support and consolidating support and marketing email in one tool are not what Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat is typically brought in for.
What can HelpCrunch do that Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat cannot?
HelpCrunch covers Live Chat Widget, Shared Team Inbox, AI Chatbot, Email Marketing Automation. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat covers Omnichannel messaging, Live chat, Email support, Social media integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HelpCrunch: Is there a free trial for HelpCrunch?

Yes, HelpCrunch offers a free trial with no credit card required, and includes free migration from competing tools.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat: How much does Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat cost?

Specific pricing for Dynamics 365 Chat is not published on the product page. Pricing information is available on Microsoft's separate Dynamics 365 pricing overview page, with custom quotes available through sales contact.

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HelpCrunch: How does HelpCrunch charge for AI features?

Pro and higher plans include a free monthly limit of AI conversations and AI data sources; additional usage is purchased in blocks, for example 100 extra conversations for $29/month.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat: Is there a free trial for Dynamics 365 Chat?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 offers free trials that users can request directly from the product page. Exact trial duration and terms are determined during the trial request process.

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HelpCrunch: Does annual billing save money?

Yes, HelpCrunch offers a 20% discount on plans and AI add-ons when billed annually instead of monthly.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Chat: Can I compare Dynamics 365 Chat plans and pricing?

Microsoft provides plan and pricing comparison on their dedicated pricing overview page. Users should visit the Dynamics 365 pricing section to see available plans, features, and pricing tiers before contacting sales.

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