EngageBay

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EngageBay

EngageBay combines sales, marketing and support in one account. Its documented workflow builder supports delayed actions and conditional routes, while the help desk organises cases for the same customer base. An AI chatbot can use selected knowledge sources and offer a live-agent connection. Contact, automation and AI allowances matter more than the headline entry price.

Checked Oct 20, 2026 · 7 official sources · Desk research

CRM & sales Customer support & help desk

A GOOD FIT WHEN

Smaller teams wanting shared sales and customer-service context.

Conditional sales automation
Shared support tickets
Knowledge-trained chatbot
Contact-based product ladder

LOOK MORE CLOSELY WHEN

You need independently demonstrated auditability, complex forecasting or contractual SLA controls.

Paid billing selector needs confirmation
Free contact and AI allowances are small
Advanced controls remain unverified

CATEGORY-SPECIFIC EVIDENCE

Capabilities, controls and depth.

Scores combine core capabilities and workflow depth. Full support earns full points; limited support earns half. Unverified features create a range, and paid-plan requirements are shown in the evidence. How scoring works →

CRM & sales · 28 features

30–100/100 documented fit

Core capabilities23.2–32 / 32 pts7/10 checks with established status

Workflow depth6.4–68 / 68 pts1/18 checks with established status

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CRM & sales · 28 weighted capability checks
Feature / weight	Support, evidence & points
Core capabilityContacts and relationship recordsMaintain contacts, leads or account relationships in CRM. 4 points maximum	Supported4 / 4 pts Contact records. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityDeal or opportunity pipelineTrack deals or opportunities through sales stages. 4 points maximum	Supported4 / 4 pts Deal stages and owners. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkDuplicate record identification or mergeIdentify or merge duplicate contacts/leads while preserving usable relationship history. 5.6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Create duplicate contacts, then show merge options and what happens to activities and associations. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–5.6 / 5.6 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkStage-required fields or validationRequire selected information or apply validation before a deal enters a sales stage. 6.4 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Try to move a deal forward without required information and show the result. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–6.4 / 6.4 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilitySales outreach sequencesRun or coordinate a sequence of sales follow-up steps. 4 points maximum	Supported4 / 4 pts Email sequences. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityTriggered sales workflowsAutomate CRM tasks or updates using workflow rules. 4 points maximum	Supported4 / 4 pts Events, delays and actions. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkReply or event-based sequence exitStop or change outreach when a prospect replies, books a meeting or meets another documented exit condition. 5.6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Reply to a sequence email and show whether the next scheduled step is canceled. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–5.6 / 5.6 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkConditional sales workflow branchesUse conditional branches to route different sales scenarios through different actions. 6.4 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Create two otherwise similar deals with different attributes and show different workflow outcomes. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported6.4 / 6.4 pts Condition-based outcomes. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilitySales and pipeline reportsReport on sales activity or pipeline performance. 3.2 points maximum	Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityRevenue forecastingProduce a documented revenue or deal-outcome forecast. 3.2 points maximum	Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkForecast categories or weighted outcomesUse probabilities, forecast categories or comparable assumptions to build a forecast. 4.8 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Change one opportunity’s probability/category and show its contribution to the forecast. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkReport drill-down or exportable recordsInspect or export the actual CRM records behind an aggregate report. 4.8 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Open one pipeline total and reconcile it with the deals or exported rows underneath. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityCustom fields or objectsAdapt the CRM schema with custom fields, objects or modules. 2.4 points maximum	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Custom fields. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityCRM APIs or application connectionsConnect CRM data through an API or documented integration. 2.4 points maximum	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts API allowance documented. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkRecord field-change historyInspect dated changes to important CRM fields, with prior values or editor details. 3.2 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Change an opportunity value twice and show who changed it and the earlier values. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkScoped records or field permissionsRestrict CRM records or sensitive fields by team/role while retaining necessary working access. 4 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Show a representative accessing their own opportunities but not a restricted team or field. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–4 / 4 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityAI sales insights or contentUse AI for scoring, forecasting, meeting intelligence or sales content. 2.4 points maximum	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts AI sales-message suggestions. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityAI-assisted CRM or sales actionsUse AI to propose or execute a CRM update, workflow or prospecting action. 2.4 points maximum	Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkInspect evidence behind sales AILink a sales AI insight or summary to the underlying record, meeting, email or source context. 3.2 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Open the evidence supporting an AI deal recommendation or meeting summary. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkReview or constrain AI record/outreach actionsReview AI-proposed updates/outreach, or configure bounded permissions before execution. 4 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Have AI propose an update or message and show where a person approves or constrains it. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–4 / 4 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkUpdate CRM fields through a mobile AI assistantDemonstrate "Update CRM fields through a mobile AI assistant" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Update CRM fields through a mobile AI assistant" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkRead cached CRM records offlineDemonstrate "Read cached CRM records offline" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Read cached CRM records offline" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkEdit records offline and sync changesDisconnect the test phone, edit a CRM record, reconnect and verify synchronization and conflict handling. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Disconnect the test phone, edit a CRM record, reconnect and verify synchronization and conflict handling. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkReassign a record owner from mobileDemonstrate "Reassign a record owner from mobile" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Reassign a record owner from mobile" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkCreate contacts from scanned business cardsDemonstrate "Create contacts from scanned business cards" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Create contacts from scanned business cards" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkUndo a specific bulk importDemonstrate "Undo a specific bulk import" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Undo a specific bulk import" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkDetect meeting-booking conflictsDemonstrate "Detect meeting-booking conflicts" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Detect meeting-booking conflicts" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkAttach recorded voice notes to recordsDemonstrate "Attach recorded voice notes to records" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Attach recorded voice notes to records" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source

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Customer support & help desk · 28 features

20–100/100 documented fit

Core capabilities20–32 / 32 pts6/10 checks with established status

Workflow depth0–68 / 68 pts0/18 checks with established status

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Customer support & help desk · 28 weighted capability checks
Feature / weight	Support, evidence & points
Core capabilityShared inbox or ticket recordsTrack support conversations or tickets in a shared workspace. 4 points maximum	Supported4 / 4 pts Shared ticket inbox. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityMultiple service channelsHandle more than one channel type, such as email and live chat. 4 points maximum	Not verified0–4 / 4 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkMerge or link duplicate conversationsMerge or associate duplicate tickets while retaining customer/conversation context. 5.6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Create two tickets about one issue and show how they are combined or linked. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–5.6 / 5.6 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkPrevent conflicting agent repliesExpose concurrent agent activity, assignment or a documented collision control. 6.4 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Have two agents open the same conversation and show what prevents duplicate replies. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–6.4 / 6.4 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityTicket or conversation assignmentRoute or assign conversations to responsible teams or agents. 4 points maximum	Supported4 / 4 pts Rep and group assignment. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityService workflow or SLA rulesUse configurable service workflows, escalation or SLA policies. 4 points maximum	Supported4 / 4 pts Rep and group assignment. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkBusiness-hours-aware SLA targetsApply service targets using working hours or configured business calendars. 5.6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Open a ticket just before closing and show how its response deadline is calculated. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–5.6 / 5.6 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkEscalation for aging or breached workTrigger an alert, reassignment or other action when service work ages or breaches a rule. 6.4 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Let a test ticket approach its target and show the configured escalation. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–6.4 / 6.4 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityPublished help centerPublish customer-facing help articles or a knowledge base. 3.2 points maximum	Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityCustomer self-service answersLet customers locate help content or obtain automated answers without an agent. 3.2 points maximum	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Knowledge-trained AI chatbot. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkArticle revision or publication controlReview versions, drafts or publishing states before changing customer-facing help content. 4.8 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Edit a live article and show the review/publish process or earlier version. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkKnowledge-gap or search analysisIdentify unanswered searches, unhelpful articles or missing knowledge from customer usage. 4.8 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Find a recurring unresolved question and show how it becomes a content improvement task. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityService performance reportsReport on support conversations, demand or resolution activity. 2.4 points maximum	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Support performance reports. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityAdvanced or custom service analyticsBuild custom reports or use documented advanced operational analytics. 2.4 points maximum	Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkTrace a service metric to conversationsInspect the conversations or records contributing to a service metric. 3.2 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Open a response-time or resolution metric and identify the conversations counted. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkExport service analytics dataExport service report rows or metrics for outside reconciliation. 4 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Export a filtered report and reconcile its count with the support workspace. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–4 / 4 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityAI for human agentsAssist a human support agent with drafts, summaries or contextual answers. 2.4 points maximum	Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityAI customer-facing answersUse an AI agent to answer customer questions, with a documented escalation route or support workflow. 2.4 points maximum	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Knowledge-trained AI chatbot. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkAI answers with inspectable support sourcesInspect the knowledge or conversation sources behind AI-generated support content. 3.2 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Ask an AI support question and open the source used for the answer. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkAI handoff with conversation contextTransfer to a human while retaining the conversation or relevant captured context. 4 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Ask the AI to escalate and show what the human agent receives before replying. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–4 / 4 pts Not established by reviewed sources. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkTranslate customer replies inside the agent workspaceDemonstrate "Translate customer replies inside the agent workspace" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Translate customer replies inside the agent workspace" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkDisable AI assistance for selected support usersDemonstrate "Disable AI assistance for selected support users" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Disable AI assistance for selected support users" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkRedact selected sensitive ticket textDemonstrate "Redact selected sensitive ticket text" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Redact selected sensitive ticket text" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkRemove sensitive attachments from stored ticketsDemonstrate "Remove sensitive attachments from stored tickets" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Remove sensitive attachments from stored tickets" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkChange ticket ownership from the mobile appOpen a test ticket on a phone, assign it to another agent and verify the new owner in the desktop workspace. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Open a test ticket on a phone, assign it to another agent and verify the new owner in the desktop workspace. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkCoach an agent privately during a live chatDemonstrate "Coach an agent privately during a live chat" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Coach an agent privately during a live chat" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkKeep external consultation separate from the customer threadDemonstrate "Keep external consultation separate from the customer thread" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Keep external consultation separate from the customer thread" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkCancel a reply during a send-delay grace periodDemonstrate "Cancel a reply during a send-delay grace period" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Cancel a reply during a send-delay grace period" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source

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AI CAPABILITY CHECK

What does its AI actually do?

AI assistance

Sales content assistance and a knowledge-trained support chatbot.

Official AI source

Documented capabilities

Email suggestions
Conversation responses
Chatbot

Limits to check

Conversation and knowledge-source limits vary
Predictive claims need account-level demonstration

Understand the full price

250 contacts. Multiple paid price blocks were returned without a reliable active billing selector; verify checkout rate.

Billing basis: free. Unit: workspace. Currency: USD.

Verify current pricing with the vendor

Integrations and deployment

Zapier
Xero
Shopify via integration

Security claims require the relevant agreement and technical evidence. This is a review of public documentation.

US buying context

English sales/support suite and USD plan selector.

The evidence record

Contact records.

Official evidence

Deal stages and owners.

Official evidence

Automatic assigned tasks.

Official evidence

Email sequences.

Official evidence

Events, delays and actions.

Official evidence

Condition-based outcomes.

Official evidence

Equal owner distribution.

Official evidence

Custom fields.

Official evidence

AI sales-message suggestions.

Official evidence

Shared ticket inbox.

Official evidence

Rep and group assignment.

Official evidence

Reusable service macros.

Official evidence

Support performance reports.

Official evidence

Knowledge-trained AI chatbot.

Official evidence

URLs, PDFs and articles.

Official evidence

Connect-to-live-agent prompt.

Official evidence

AI ticket prioritisation advertised.

Official evidence

API allowance documented.

Official evidence

Source library

Research is based on documentation, not a hands-on performance test. Report a correction.

EXPLORE THE ALTERNATIVES

Keep your options open.

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61–100/100 documented fit

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56–100/100 documented fit

Pipedrive

Pipedrive centers sales work on a visible pipeline and clear next steps. Its current tiers separate basic organization, automation, full-cycle sales tools and stronger controls, making the plan boundary important for a small team.

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$14.00per seat/month · billed annually

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53–100/100 documented fit

Salesforce Sales

Salesforce offers a configurable sales system from Starter Suite through larger Sales Cloud editions. It suits teams that need structured data, process customization and a broader platform, with implementation and packaging decisions up front.

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$25.00per user/month

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Plans and feature boundaries

The feature score covers the product across documented plans. This table shows package differences; it does not claim that every scored feature is included in the starting price.

Plan	Published price	Documented inclusions	Limits and conditions
Free Plan source ↗	USD 0 Free · Confirm billing unit in source	CRM Helpdesk	250 contacts; two sequences; 500 API calls/month; 20 AI conversations/month.
Basic Plan source ↗	Confirm price Quote · Confirm billing unit in source	Larger contact allowance	500 contacts; confirm billing selection.
Growth Plan source ↗	Confirm price Quote · Confirm billing unit in source	Automation Products Proposals	5,000 contacts; confirm billing selection.