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Chatbots & AI support agents software

Conversational bots and AI agents that answer, triage or resolve support conversations automatically.

Vendors we track

Pricing and programme facts come from the vendor's own pages. A blank cell means we have not verified it yet and will not guess.

Chatbots & AI support agents vendors tracked by First Response Lab. Last updated 2026-10-04.
VendorPricing modelPublished priceFree planTest status
HubSpot
Support bolted onto a full CRM. Compelling if marketing and sales already live in HubSpot.
per seat per month, plus platform fees — Yes In queue
Tidio
Live chat plus bots aimed at small e-commerce teams. Generous free tier.
per month, conversation-tiered $29–$95 Yes In queue
Crisp
Multi-channel inbox, chat and help centre bundled at a flat team price rather than per agent.
per workspace per month — Yes In queue
Intercom
Messaging-first support with an AI agent sold alongside. Powerful, and the usual reason people search for alternatives is the bill.
per seat per month plus resolution-based AI charges — No In queue
Drift
Conversational marketing platform acquired by Salesloft. Salesloft has since moved its chat agent to 1Mind.
quote-based — No not applicable
ManyChat
Social-messaging automation, strongest on Instagram and Facebook rather than website support.
per month by contact volume — Yes not queued

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