Customer Support · head to head
Kustomer vs SharpSpring
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Kustomer pricing not published; requires customised sales assessment and quote for exact costs; SharpSpring still operates under the SharpSpring brand name (footer copyright SharpSpring 2026) as a Constant Contact product, serving over 2000 agencies and 10000 businesses per the vendor site
- They diverge on capability: Kustomer covers Unified customer view, SharpSpring covers Contact management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kustomer and SharpSpring actually diverge.
| Attribute | Kustomer | SharpSpring |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $50/month |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Cloud | Web |
| Category | Customer Support | CRM |
| Founded | 2015 | 2014 |
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 SharpSpring
- Contact management
- Email marketing
- Landing pages
- Marketing automation
- CRM
- Reporting
- White labeling
- Zapier
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 SharpSpring
- Retail, financial services, travel and hospitality sectors requiring integrated AI-powered supportnot SharpSpring
- Enterprises seeking customer 360 views and advanced workflow automationnot SharpSpring
SharpSpring
- Marketing automationnot Kustomer
- Lead generationnot Kustomer
- Client managementnot 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
SharpSpring
- Still operates under the SharpSpring brand name (footer copyright SharpSpring 2026) as a Constant Contact product, serving over 2000 agencies and 10000 businesses per the vendor site
Pricing, plan by plan
Kustomer
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Kustomer review.
SharpSpring
$50/month- Professional$50/month
- Contact management
- Email marketing
- Landing pages
- Agency$100/month
- Everything in Professional
- Client management
- White labeling
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Everything in Agency
- Custom integration
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose Kustomer if
- You need unified customer view.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want ai automation.
Questions people ask
- Is Kustomer or SharpSpring better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kustomer starts at On request and SharpSpring at $50/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kustomer or SharpSpring?
- Kustomer starts at On request and SharpSpring at $50/month.
- Does Kustomer or SharpSpring run on more platforms?
- Kustomer runs on Web, Cloud. SharpSpring 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 SharpSpring is typically brought in for.
- What can Kustomer do that SharpSpring cannot?
- Kustomer covers Unified customer view, AI automation, Omnichannel, Workflow automation. SharpSpring covers Contact management, Email marketing, Landing pages, Marketing automation. 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.
SourceSharpSpring: Does SharpSpring offer different pricing for agencies versus enterprise customers?
SharpSpring explicitly tailors pricing to three customer segments: SMBs, Agencies, and Enterprise. Agencies receive month-to-month plans with flexible billing, while enterprise customers get custom plans designed to scale.
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.
SourceSharpSpring: Are SharpSpring's agency plans billed monthly?
Yes. The site specifically mentions that agencies receive affordable month-to-month plans, indicating monthly billing flexibility rather than annual-only contracts.
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.
SourceSharpSpring: What payment options are available for SharpSpring?
The site does not specify payment methods or models. Specific pricing details and payment options require contacting SharpSpring directly or visiting their dedicated pricing pages.
SourceSharpSpring: Is SharpSpring more affordable than competitors?
SharpSpring describes itself as offering a full feature set for a fraction of the cost of leading competitors, particularly for SMBs. However, specific pricing amounts are not disclosed on the homepage.
SourceRelated pages
More on SharpSpring
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