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Qualified leads and booked calls from the website traffic you already have. One script, built from your website, live in 1 day, 1-week free trial.

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Websites that win clients

Websites for firms that sell expertise.

Strategy, design and build for consultancies, law and accounting practices.

Who Intercom is best for

Intercom positions its plans for customer support, from small businesses on Essential to large multi-brand teams on Expert, with the Fin AI agent available on top.

Where it gets heavy for a small firm

  • Seats are priced per agent, and Fin AI is charged per outcome on top.
  • Its plans and reports are organised around support teams, not a sales pipeline.
  • Banners and tooltips are included, but Proactive Support Plus is a $99/mo add-on.

Side by side

Intercom vs LeadDuo Engage

IntercomLeadDuo Engage
PricingFrom $19 per seat/mo as shown for new customers, plus Fin at $0.99 per outcome.$69 / $129 / $199 a month, published
Getting liveSelf-serve 14-day trial; Fin with an existing helpdesk can be set up quickly.One script, AI setup from your website, you approve. Live in 1 day, no onboarding fee
AI costFin: $0.99 per outcomeIncluded with no extra fees
After the leadInto a support inboxQualified, scored, routed and booked in one pipeline, with follow-up

Why Engage wins for small service firms

  • Up to 5 qualifying questions you approve, and a 0-100 score with reasons on every lead
  • Routing by answer, score, page and goal, with a default owner so no lead is unowned
  • A booked call as the goal, in the same conversation
  • One Inbox and pipeline, with follow-up and Recover handoff for drop-offs
  • Flat $69 / $129 / $199 a month. AI is included with no extra fees

Where Intercom still wins

  • Transparent self-serve pricing with a free trial and no card required.
  • A strong support helpdesk and in-app messaging for software products.

Switching, or running both

Install the Engage script next to what you have. Let it build from your website, approve it, and remove the old script when you're ready. Your existing forms keep working.

Pricing

Flat monthly price. AI is included with no extra fees.

1 week free from the day you go live. No card required to start.

Questions

Can I keep Intercom for support and use Engage for sales?

Yes. Many teams keep their helpdesk and use Engage on marketing and service pages to qualify and book sales calls.

How is AI priced in Engage?

It isn't priced separately. AI is included in the flat monthly plan with no extra fees.

Is Engage a customer support tool like Intercom?

No. Engage turns website visitors into qualified leads and booked sales calls. For a support inbox, help center and ticketing, Intercom covers that and Engage does not.

How does pricing compare with Intercom?

Intercom's plans start at $19 per seat a month as shown, Fin AI is $0.99 per outcome, and Proactive Support Plus is $99 a month. Engage is a flat $69, $129 or $199 a month with AI included.

How do visitors book a call?

In the same conversation. They pick a time from your Google Calendar, or, without a calendar connection, from your working hours, and your team confirms by email.

Does Engage have a free trial like Intercom?

Yes. Intercom offers a 14-day trial with no card required. Engage's free trial starts the day it goes live on your site, and no card is required to start.

Sources

Every claim about the other product comes from its official website, checked on October 28, 2026. Pricing and features change; check their site for the latest.

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