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Powerful Support Tools Without the Unpredictable Bill.
Intercom charges $99 per seat per month on their comparable Advanced plan, plus $0.99 per AI resolution: costs that spiral fast. Mech is $20/month flat, built specifically for ecommerce brands, with AI included and no per-resolution fees.
Compare Mech vs Intercom
| Feature | | Intercom |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $20/mo flat | $99/seat/mo (Advanced) |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly | Per seat + usage fees |
| Unlimited agents | ||
| AI Agent included | ✓ Bring your own API key | $0.99/resolution (Fin AI) |
| AI provider choice | OpenAI, Anthropic, Google | Proprietary (Fin only) |
| AI resolution fees | ✗ Never | ✓ $0.99 per resolution |
| Self-Service Order Editing | ✓ Included | |
| Help Center & FAQ builder | ||
| Live Chat | ||
| Omnichannel inbox | ||
| Shopify / ecommerce-first | ✓ Native | ✗ General purpose |
| Shopify order editing | ||
| Loop Returns integration | ||
| SMS channel | Add-on | Add-on |
| Pay-as-you-go extra | ||
| No annual contract | Optional | |
| Flat monthly pricing | ||
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
No Resolution Fees. Ever.
Intercom's Advanced plan costs $99 per seat per month, and that's before AI. Fin AI charges $0.99 per resolved conversation on top. A team of 5 agents resolving 2,000 tickets pays over $2,475/month. Mech is $20 flat, AI included.
Built for Ecommerce, Not SaaS
Intercom is a powerful platform primarily designed for SaaS companies. Mech was built from the ground up for ecommerce, with native Shopify integration, Self-Service Order Editing, and Loop Returns built in from day one.
Your AI Model. Your Rules.
Intercom locks you into their proprietary Fin AI at $0.99 per resolution. With Mech, you bring your own API key from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google: full control over your AI provider, no per-resolution billing, no lock-in.
Simple, transparent pricing
Unlimited seats, agents and tickets
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White-glove service & custom needs
An Intercom team of 5 agents on the Advanced plan resolving 2,000 conversations pays over $2,475/month. With Mech, that same team pays $20, flat.
Enterprise AI Features. Startup-Friendly Pricing.
Intercom is an excellent platform for SaaS and enterprise teams. But for ecommerce brands who need Shopify-native support, predictable pricing, and AI without per-resolution fees, Mech is the purpose-built alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Mech a good alternative to Intercom for ecommerce?
Yes, especially for Shopify brands. Mech includes native Shopify integration, Self-Service Order Editing, and AI Agent at a flat $20/month. Intercom is powerful but designed primarily for SaaS and charges $99/seat plus per AI resolution fees.
- Does Mech charge per AI resolution like Intercom?
Never. Mech's AI Agent is fully included in your flat monthly plan. You bring your own API key from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google, and automate as many conversations as you want with no extra fees.
- Can I migrate from Intercom to Mech?
Yes. Our team helps you migrate your conversations, Help Center content, and settings. Most merchants are fully live within a few days.
- Does Mech have the same AI features as Intercom?
Mech offers a production-ready AI Agent for customer support automation. Unlike Intercom's Fin AI which charges $0.99 per resolution, Mech's AI is included, and you choose the model: OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google.
- Is Mech good for non-Shopify businesses?
Yes. While Mech is optimized for Shopify, it works for any ecommerce brand. Shopify merchants benefit from the deepest integration, but all merchants get the same flat pricing, AI Agent, and Self-Service features.
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