Intercom vs Zoho
Written by Marcus Taylor - CEO
Updated 12/02/2026
5 minute read
Who is this software for?
Intercom is ideal for software & SaaS businesses looking to manage marketing and customer success messaging in one tool.
Pros
- Great for software companies needing to manage users
- Easy to create in-app product tours and chat messages
- Easy to send custom events via the Intercom SDK
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Pricing
Ratings
Features
Lead scoring Lead segmentation Web activity tracking SMS marketing Personalize web content Predictive analytics Bi-directional CRM syncing Event management Create invoices Create quotes Split testing Create membership sites Bulk social media posting Sales reports Real-time sales alerts Mobile app Social CRM Integrations
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About Intercom
Intercom is a customer communication platform that allows businesses to communicate with their customers through a variety of channels, including email, in-app messaging, and live chat. It offers a range of features, including automated messaging, lead generation, and customer segmentation, making it a versatile tool for customer engagement. Additionally, Intercom's messaging capabilities can also be integrated with other tools such as Salesforce, Zendesk, and Slack, making it a powerful addition to a company's overall customer communication strategy. Intercom is an effective tool for businesses looking to improve their customer communication and engagement.
Who is this software for?
Zoho is ideal for both small businesses and enterprises sales organizations
Pros
- Free edition for up to 10 users
- Easy to use platform
- Only pay for applications and features you want to use
Cons
- Lots of features but depth of features can be limited
- Requires lots of customization to set up
Screenshots
Pricing
Ratings
Features
Lead scoring Lead segmentation Web activity tracking SMS marketing Personalize web content Predictive analytics Bi-directional CRM syncing Event management Create invoices Create quotes Split testing Create membership sites Bulk social media posting Sales reports Real-time sales alerts Mobile app Social CRM Integrations
Outlook integration Gmail integration Salesforce integration SugarCRM integration Microsoft Dynamics integration Zapier integration Alternatives
About Zoho
Zoho CRM has a version for both enterprises and small businesses. Each has its own pricing model, with several options available for SMBs.
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