SupDesk vs Intercom
Customer support without the enterprise price tag.
Intercom is a full customer platform. Its Essential plan starts at $29/seat/mo, Fin is priced at $0.99 per outcome, and monthly or annual self-serve billing is available alongside a 14-day free trial. Intercom offers live chat, shared inboxes, help center, reporting, and AI; SupDesk adds a native feedback board, changelog, beta, and waitlist workflow with a permanent free plan.
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| Feature | SupDesk | Intercom |
|---|---|---|
| Feedback board & voting | Included | Not included |
| Changelog with RSS & email | Included | Not included |
| Private messaging | Included | Included |
| Live chat widget | Included | Included |
| Self-service help center | Included | Included |
| Beta testing programs | Included | Not included |
| Waitlist with referrals | Included | Not included |
| AI assistance | Included | Included |
| Custom domains | Included | Included |
| Analytics & reporting | Included | Included |
| CSAT surveys | Included | Included |
| REST API access | Included | Included |
| Free plan (not just a trial) | Included | Not included |
| Teammate-seat pricing (end-users not charged as seats) | Included | Included |
| Branding customization | Included | Included |
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