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Intercom alternatives in 2026: pricing models drive migration
Teams are leaving Intercom due to unpredictable costs from per-seat fees plus $0.99 per AI resolution. Alternatives like Zendesk, Freshdesk, Crisp, and Chatwoot offer different pricing models: per-seat, usage-based, flat monthly, or open source. The choice depends on which model scales best for your support volume.
Meridian48 take
The piece is a vendor comparison with a clear conflict of interest (author promotes own product), but the pricing breakdown is useful for buyers navigating the post-Intercom landscape.
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