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Hi Widget vs Intercom

Intercom is a full support platform. Hi Widget is just feedback forms and polls. If you don't need a chatbot, you don't need to pay for one.

Feature comparison

Feature
Hi Widget
Intercom
Feedback forms
Yes
$49/mo add-on
Polls
Yes
$49/mo add-on
Custom forms
Yes (Pro)
No
Surveys (NPS/CSAT)
No
$49/mo add-on
Live chat
No
Yes
AI chatbot
No
Yes (+$0.99/outcome)
Ticketing system
No
Yes
Knowledge base
No
Yes
Response dashboard
Yes
Yes
One script tag setup
Yes
Yes
Email notifications
Yes
Yes
CSV export
Yes
Yes

Pricing

Hi Widget

£9

flat / month

Simple pricing. Just feedback forms and polls.

Intercom

$29+

per seat/mo (Essential, billed annually)

Live chat, AI chatbot, ticketing, and a knowledge base.

Intercom pricing checked 3 August 2026. Check their site for current prices.

Use Intercom if you need...

  • - Live chat with real-time customer conversations
  • - AI chatbots that qualify leads and answer FAQs
  • - A full support desk with ticketing and routing
  • - Email campaigns and product tours

Use Hi Widget if you need...

  • - A simple way for visitors to send feedback
  • - Quick polls to validate ideas
  • - A corner widget that doesn't overwhelm your visitors
  • - Simple, affordable pricing at just £9/mo

Frequently asked questions

Is Hi Widget a good alternative to Intercom?

If you want visitor feedback rather than a support desk, yes. Intercom is priced and built for teams running live chat, ticketing, and AI resolution at volume. Hi Widget is a feedback button and polls for £9/month flat.

What does Intercom have that Hi Widget doesn't?

Live chat, an AI chatbot, ticketing, routing, a knowledge base, email campaigns, and product tours. Hi Widget does none of that. It collects feedback and runs polls.

How does pricing compare between Hi Widget and Intercom?

Hi Widget is £9/month flat, regardless of team size. Intercom starts around $29 per seat per month, with surveys as a paid add-on and Fin AI charged from $0.99 per outcome.

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