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Support vs Sales

Genie AIvs Drift

Complete customer support vs sales-only chat. Why limit yourself to just capturing leads?

85% more affordable
Full support capabilities
True AI, not just playbooks

Platform Comparison

Use Cases
All Support
Sales Only
AI Quality
Advanced AI
Playbooks
Starting Price
$59/mo
$400/mo
Best For
Everyone
B2B Sales

Why Genie AI is the Better Choice

More than just lead capture

Conversation-Based Pricing

Pay per complete thread, not per seat or feature

95% Lower Cost

Enterprise AI for $149 vs $3,000+ with Drift

Real AI vs Scripts

Advanced AI understands context, not just playbooks

Predictable Costs

Fixed monthly pricing - no custom quotes needed

Real-World Scenarios

See the difference in action

Customer has a technical issue

Genie AI

AI provides instant troubleshooting steps

Drift

Routes to email or creates ticket

Visitor wants product information

Genie AI

AI explains features and benefits in detail

Drift

Captures lead info for sales follow-up

User needs account help

Genie AI

AI assists with account management

Drift

Limited to sales conversations

Complex multi-step query

Genie AI

AI maintains context throughout

Drift

Follows rigid playbook structure

Pricing Revolution

Pay Per Conversation, Not Per Seat

While Drift requires enterprise contracts starting at $2,500/month, we offer conversation-based pricing starting at just $59.

Drift's Enterprise Model

Premium Plan$2,500+/mo
Per Seat PricingCustom Quote
Annual ContractRequired

Reality: Most businesses pay $3,000-5,000/mo

Genie AI's Simple Model

Professional Plan$149/mo
4,000 Conversations✓ Included
No Contracts✓ Month-to-month

Reality: Full AI support for $149/mo

4,000 Conversations/Month

Complete customer support threads from start to resolution

133
Daily Average
~13
Peak Hour Capacity
<$0.05
Per Conversation

Why This Matters for Your Business

Predictable Costs: Know exactly what you'll pay each month
No Hidden Fees: Everything included in one simple price
Scale Friendly: Add team members without extra costs
Start Small: Begin with our free plan and grow

Feature-by-Feature Breakdown

Everything you need to know

Platform Focus & Use Cases

Primary Focus

Customer Support

Built for comprehensive support

Sales Conversations

Designed for lead capture

AI Capabilities

Full AI Support

Handles complex queries

Sales Playbooks

Scripted responses

Best For

All businesses

Support, sales, success

B2B Sales teams

Lead qualification focus

Conversation Types

Unlimited complexity

Any customer need

Sales-focused

Lead capture priority

Pricing Model & Value

Pricing Model

Per Conversation

Pay for complete support threads

Per Seat + Features

Complex pricing tiers

AI-Powered Starting Price

$59/month

1,200 conversations with advanced AI

$2,500/month

Minimum Premium plan with AI features

Professional Plan

$149/month

4,000 conversations included

$3,000-5,000/month

Enterprise AI features

Pricing Transparency

Clear, public pricing

Know exactly what you pay

Contact sales only

No public pricing available

Cost Predictability

Fixed monthly cost

No surprise bills

Variable pricing

Custom quotes only

Technology Stack

AI Technology

Advanced AI

Advanced conversational AI

Rule-based flows

Playbook automation

Widget Performance

30KB lightweight

Instant loading

280KB+ heavy

Slower page loads

Mobile Experience

Mobile-first design

Responsive everywhere

Desktop-focused

Mobile limitations

Real-time Features

WebSocket powered

True real-time

Polling-based

Delayed updates

Feature Capabilities

Knowledge Base

AI-powered learning

Auto-trains on content

Not included

Sales focus only

Team Collaboration

Built-in, unlimited

Real-time collaboration

Limited

Sales team focus

Analytics

Comprehensive

Support & satisfaction metrics

Sales-focused

Conversion metrics only

Automation

AI-driven

Intelligent automation

Playbook-based

Pre-scripted flows

Beyond Sales

Your Customers Need More Than Sales Chat

68%

of chats are support-related

24/7

support expectations

3x

higher satisfaction with AI

Drift forces you to choose: sales OR support. With Genie AI, you get both - plus customer success, onboarding help, and any other conversation your customers need.

Calculate Your Savings

See the dramatic cost difference with conversation-based pricing

Conversation Cost Calculator

Find the perfect plan based on your customer volume

Your Requirements

Total Conversations
0
per month
Peak Hour Load
~0
concurrent chats

Recommended Plan

$299/mo
Plan:Genie Business
Included conversations:16,000
Cost per customer:$0.06

Monthly Cost Comparison

Human Agents (6,000 × $20)
$120,000
You save $119,701
Traditional Chatbot (6,000 × $3.50)
$21,000
You save $20,701
Genie AI (Unlimited messages)
$299/mo
Best value with GPT-4

💰 Monthly Savings: $9,975(100% less than human agents)

Get Complete Customer Conversations

Stop limiting yourself to just sales chat. Give your customers the support they deserve.

Support + Sales + Success85% cheaper than DriftTrue AI conversations
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