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HelpCrunch vs UserVoice

HelpCrunch logo

HelpCrunch

Customer Support

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

From
On request
Rated
-
UserVoice logo

UserVoice

Customer Support

Plans that scale with your team

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only UserVoice has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: HelpCrunch pricing is not fully transparent since it depends on email volume and AI usage tiers.; UserVoice no tier names, prices or billing cycles are published on the pricing page; every call to action reads Talk to an Expert rather than showing a figure
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 28 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HelpCrunch and UserVoice actually diverge.

Attributes where HelpCrunch and UserVoice differ
AttributeHelpCrunchUserVoice
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
Platformsweb, ios, androidWeb

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Customer Support).

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 UserVoice

Nothing recorded that HelpCrunch does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

HelpCrunch

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

UserVoice

  • Collecting and prioritizing customer feedback from multiple channelsnot HelpCrunch
  • Building internal feedback portals for product teamsnot HelpCrunch
  • Mapping customer needs to product roadmap decisionsnot HelpCrunch
  • Consolidating voice of customer across feedback channelsnot 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.

UserVoice

  • No tier names, prices or billing cycles are published on the pricing page; every call to action reads Talk to an Expert rather than showing a figure
  • Pricing is based on feedback volume and which integrations are connected rather than a flat seat price, so cost cannot be estimated without a sales conversation

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

UserVoice

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UserVoice review.

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 UserVoice if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is HelpCrunch or UserVoice better?
Neither clearly leads. HelpCrunch starts at On request and UserVoice at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HelpCrunch or UserVoice?
UserVoice has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for HelpCrunch and Free for UserVoice.
Does HelpCrunch or UserVoice run on more platforms?
HelpCrunch runs on web, ios, android. UserVoice runs on Web.
Can I use UserVoice for free?
Yes. UserVoice has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HelpCrunch starts at On request.
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 UserVoice is typically brought in for.
What can HelpCrunch do that UserVoice cannot?
HelpCrunch covers Live Chat Widget, Shared Team Inbox, AI Chatbot, Email Marketing Automation.

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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UserVoice: Does UserVoice charge per user seat or by usage?

UserVoice uses a usage-based pricing model that scales with what you use, never by seat. Costs depend on feedback volume, tools leveraged, and integrations connected, not the number of people on your team.

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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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UserVoice: Can I try UserVoice before committing to a paid plan?

Yes, UserVoice offers 30-day free trials after booking a demo. No credit card is required to start the trial.

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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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UserVoice: What happens if I need help during onboarding?

UserVoice includes expert onboarding and dedicated customer success manager support with all paid plans to help you get started.

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