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THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM

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Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.

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Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 2 tools

$148/month

$1,776 a year on these plans.

Some figures carry conditions the vendor did not state — see the notes beside each plan.

Plan costs based on your requirements
Tool / plan	Monthly	Per year	What this assumes
Ayudo StarterCheapest fit Per person · 1 billed	$119	$1,428	Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider.
Ayudo Professional Per person · 1 billed	$179	$2,148	Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider.
Intercom EssentialCheapest fit Per person · 1 billed	$29	$348	· Published as a starting price. The final cost can be higher depending on options. Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Published as a starting price. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider.
Intercom Advanced Per person · 1 billed	$85	$1,020	· Published as a starting price. The final cost can be higher depending on options. Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Published as a starting price. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider.
Intercom Expert Per person · 1 billed	$132	$1,584	· Published as a starting price. The final cost can be higher depending on options. Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Published as a starting price. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider.
Intercom Copilot Per person · 1 billed	$29	$348	Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider.

Ayudo

Best fit

Customer support teams seeking to automate workflows and improve resolution speed and deflection rates using AI agents.; Organizations wanting to unify multiple communication channels into a single AI-powered inbox for streamlined support management.

Trade-offs

Pricing is usage-based per text conversation and voice minute, which may not suit fixed-budget customers.; Some advanced features and integrations require paid plans with per-seat pricing, which may be costly for small teams.

Integrations / export

Integrates with Zendesk, Freshdesk, Intercom, Salesforce, HubSpot, and other helpdesk and CRM systems., Supports integration with 2,700+ apps and 10,000+ actions for complex workflow automation., Supports communication channels including email, WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, Twilio, Exotel, and voice providers.

Intercom

Best fit

Individuals, startups, and small businesses seeking customer support solutions with AI assistance.; Growing support teams requiring powerful automation and AI features for enhanced customer service.

Trade-offs

Pricing includes per-seat charges and additional usage fees for Fin outcomes and messaging channels, which may increase costs.

Integrations / export

Supports importing help desk or CSV data to Intercom.

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