Intercom vs Salesforce

Which tool is right for you?

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Intercom

The AI-first customer service platform

4.5 From $39/mo
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Salesforce

The world's #1 CRM platform

4.3 From $25/mo
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Quick Verdict

Choose Intercom if:

You need saas or startups

Choose Salesforce if:

You need enterprise or large sales teams

Feature Comparison

Feature Intercom Salesforce
Free tier
Starting price $39/mo $25/mo
G2 Rating 4.5/5 4.3/5
API Available

Pricing Comparison

Monthly Cost by Team Size

* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.

Intercom

Pros

  • Modern interface
  • Great chat widget
  • Powerful automation
  • AI-first

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Complex pricing
  • Feature creep

Salesforce

Pros

  • Industry leader
  • Highly customizable
  • Massive ecosystem
  • Powerful automation

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Complex to set up
  • Steep learning curve
  • Requires admin expertise

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