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OpenClaw vs Crisp: Which Chat Solution Fits Your Business?

Compare OpenClaw and Crisp on AI capabilities, cost, channels, and data management. Discover which chat solution best meets your needs.

OpenClaw

A self-hosted, LLM-driven AI assistant focused on automated customer service via multiple messaging channels.

Crisp

A French multichannel messaging platform with live chat, chatbot, CRM, knowledge base, and shared inbox — targeting SMBs.

Comparison table

FeatureOpenClawCrisp
AI intelligenceAdvanced — LLM-driven with contextual understandingBasic chatbot with rule-based flows
All-in-oneSpecialized in AI chatbotComplete — chat, CRM, knowledge base, shared inbox
CostFrom ~€5/month server + APIFree up to 2 seats, then €25-€95/month
Data managementSelf-hosted — data in EU on your serverCloud-hosted — data in EU (French company)
ChannelsTelegram, WhatsApp, Discord, webWebsite, email, Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram

Verdict

Crisp is an excellent all-in-one messaging platform for SMBs. OpenClaw offers deeper AI intelligence and is better at independently answering complex questions. Choose Crisp for a complete communication platform, OpenClaw for superior AI automation.

Our recommendation

OpenClaw Installeren is the better choice if you want your chatbot to do the heavy lifting. Where Crisp's chatbot is limited to predefined flows, OpenClaw answers complex questions thanks to LLM intelligence. Combine OpenClaw with Crisp if you want both AI and live chat.

Further reading

OpenClaw vs TidioOpenClaw vs Intercom

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, Crisp is excellent for small businesses thanks to the free plan (2 seats) and affordable paid plans. However, if you need advanced AI chatbot features, OpenClaw offers more value.
Yes, you can use OpenClaw as an AI assistant for automated answers and Crisp as a live chat platform for human escalation. This gives you the best of both worlds.
Yes, Crisp is a French company and stores data in the EU. Both Crisp and OpenClaw (on a Europese cloud VPS) offer good GDPR compliance.

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