Customer Support · head to head
Kustomer vs Really Simple Systems
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Kustomer pricing not published; requires customised sales assessment and quote for exact costs; Really Simple Systems the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 22 October 2019 listed four CRM tiers billed annually: Free at $0 for up to 2 users, Starter at $14 per user per month, Professional at $30 per user per month, and Enterprise at $46 per user per month (each roughly 7 to 10 percent higher if billed monthly); the Marketing add-on was $22 per month for up to 5,000 emails and Advanced Marketing scaled to 50,000 emails per month, though this capture is over five years old
- They diverge on capability: Kustomer covers Unified customer view, Really Simple Systems covers Contact management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kustomer and Really Simple Systems actually diverge.
| Attribute | Kustomer | Really Simple Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $15/month |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Cloud | Web |
| Category | Customer Support | CRM |
| Founded | 2015 | 2009 |
Identical on both: 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 Kustomer
- Unified customer view
- AI automation
- Omnichannel
- Workflow automation
- Knowledge base
- Analytics
- Shopify
- Magento
Only in Really Simple Systems
- Contact management
- Sales pipeline
- Task management
- Email integration
- Reporting
- Zapier
- Google Workspace
- Cloud deployment
Both cover
- GDPR
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Kustomer
- Large B2C and B2B organisations managing 600+ customer support interactions across omnichannel platformsnot Really Simple Systems
- Retail, financial services, travel and hospitality sectors requiring integrated AI-powered supportnot Really Simple Systems
- Enterprises seeking customer 360 views and advanced workflow automationnot Really Simple Systems
Really Simple Systems
- Sales managementnot Kustomer
- Contact trackingnot Kustomer
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Kustomer
- Pricing not published; requires customised sales assessment and quote for exact costs
- Voice (call), SMS, and WhatsApp support operate on separate pay-as-you-go pricing models
- Customisation-based pricing structure means no transparent cost comparison with competitors
Really Simple Systems
- The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 22 October 2019 listed four CRM tiers billed annually: Free at $0 for up to 2 users, Starter at $14 per user per month, Professional at $30 per user per month, and Enterprise at $46 per user per month (each roughly 7 to 10 percent higher if billed monthly); the Marketing add-on was $22 per month for up to 5,000 emails and Advanced Marketing scaled to 50,000 emails per month, though this capture is over five years old
Pricing, plan by plan
Kustomer
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Kustomer review.
Really Simple Systems
$15/month- Essential$15/month
- Contact management
- Task tracking
- Professional$25/month
- Everything in Essential
- Sales pipeline
- Reporting
- Professional Plus$35/month
- Everything in Professional
- Advanced customization
Which should you pick?
Choose Kustomer if
- You need unified customer view.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want ai automation.
Choose Really Simple Systems if
- You need contact management.
- You also want sales pipeline.
Questions people ask
- Is Kustomer or Really Simple Systems better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kustomer starts at On request and Really Simple Systems at $15/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kustomer or Really Simple Systems?
- Kustomer starts at On request and Really Simple Systems at $15/month.
- Does Kustomer or Really Simple Systems run on more platforms?
- Kustomer runs on Web, Cloud. Really Simple Systems runs on Web.
- What is Kustomer best used for?
- Kustomer is most often used for large b2c and b2b organisations managing 600+ customer support interactions across omnichannel platforms, retail, financial services, travel and hospitality sectors requiring integrated ai-powered support, enterprises seeking customer 360 views and advanced workflow automation. Of those, large b2c and b2b organisations managing 600+ customer support interactions across omnichannel platforms and retail, financial services, travel and hospitality sectors requiring integrated ai-powered support are not what Really Simple Systems is typically brought in for.
- What can Kustomer do that Really Simple Systems cannot?
- Kustomer covers Unified customer view, AI automation, Omnichannel, Workflow automation. Really Simple Systems covers Contact management, Sales pipeline, Task management, Email integration. Both handle GDPR, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Kustomer: How much does Kustomer cost?
Kustomer uses a custom, quote-based pricing model and does not publish standard rates. Every CX team setup is different, so pricing varies based on company size, number of support agents, and monthly conversation volume.
SourceKustomer: How do I get a Kustomer pricing quote?
Complete a 2-minute ROI calculator assessment that gathers information about your industry, company size, agent count, and monthly conversation volume. Results provide directional pricing estimates before sales connects with you.
SourceKustomer: Are there add-on costs for Kustomer features?
Yes, add-on services include HIPAA Enabled Subscription, implementation services, Voice, SMS, and WhatsApp support on a pay-as-you-go model.
SourceRelated pages
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