Intercom ranks #1 for add an AI support chatbot (score 8.8/10). Pricing: $29/agent/mo annual + Fin $0.99/outcome; free tier: no. Runners-up: Tidio, Chatbase.
Top 5, ranked by our published rubric. Sponsorship never affects the order. Last updated 2026-10-13.
Why ranked: Its own site says: “Intercom is the only helpdesk with a natively integrated AI Agent, Fin, meaning every customer conversation improves the next one, enabling perfect experiences that were never possible before.” We placed it 1st of 5 on fit for this task. No free plan confirmed; paid from $29/agent/mo annual + Fin $0.99/outcome.
Why ranked: Its own site says: “See what your customer conversations earn.” We placed it 2nd of 5 on fit for this task. No free plan confirmed; paid from $24.17/mo.
Why ranked: Its own site says: “Chatbase is the AI customer experience platform.” We placed it 3rd of 5 on fit for this task. Free tier; paid from $40/mo.
Why ranked: Its own site says: “Move beyond deflection with AI agents that resolve issues end-to-end.” We placed it 4th of 5 on fit for this task. No free plan confirmed; paid from US$19/agent/mo.
Why ranked: Its own site says: “Drive more sales and automate support with AI Agent, Helpdesk integrated to your stack, Chat, FAQ and more.” We placed it 5th of 5 on fit for this task. No free plan confirmed; paid from Starter $10/mo, billed monthly.