Key Differences: Mava vs Intercom

FeatureMavaIntercomDiscord IntegrationNative ticket botLimited via webhooksTelegram SupportNative integrationNot nativeStarting Price$0 (free forever)$29/seat + $0.99/resolutionPricing ModelFlat rate (unlimited agents)Per-seat + per-resolutionAI TrainingYour Discord replies + docsKnowledge base + chatSetup Time20 minutes1-2 days

When to Choose Mava vs Intercom

Choose Mava if you:

• Run a Discord or Telegram community (1,000+ members)
• Need AI trained on your actual Discord conversations
• Want unlimited team seats without per-agent fees
• Want predictable flat-rate pricing (no per-resolution fees)
• Handle high conversation volumes (Intercom's $0.99/resolution adds up fast)
• Manage high ticket volume (500+ tickets/month)
• Need native Discord ticketing (not webhooks)

Choose Intercom if you:

• Need product tours and in-app messaging
• Support is primarily on your website/mobile app
• Require advanced marketing automation

Why Intercom Gets Expensive Fast

Intercom uses a hybrid pricing model that combines per-seat fees with per-resolution charges. Here's what that means in practice:

5-Person Team Example:

• Base cost: $145/month (5 agents × $29)
• Resolution fees: $495/month (500 conversations × $0.99)
• Total Intercom cost: $640/month

With Mava:

• Diamond Plan: $166/month for 24,000 requests/year (unlimited agents)
• Monthly savings: $474/month
• Annual savings: $5,688/year

The more conversations you handle, the more expensive Intercom becomes. Mava's flat rate means predictable costs as you scale.

Pricing Comparison

Mava Pricing

• Free Plan: $0/month - 100 requests, unlimited seats
• Bullish: $83/month - 6,000 requests/year, unlimited seats
• Diamond: $166/month - 24,000 requests/year, unlimited seats
• Whale: $499/month - 120,000 requests/year, unlimited seats

Intercom Pricing

Note: Intercom uses a hybrid pricing model with both per-seat fees and per-resolution charges.

• Essential: $29/seat/month + $0.99 per resolution
• Advanced: $85/seat/month + $0.99 per resolution
• Expert: $132/seat/month + $0.99 per resolution

Migration from Intercom to Mava

Step 1: Sign up for Mava free plan

Time: 2 minutes | No credit card required

Step 2: Connect your Discord server

Time: 5 minutes | Add Mava bot to Discord

Step 3: Train Mava AI

Time: 15 minutes | Import knowledge base + Discord training

Step 4: Migrate team

Time: 30 minutes | Invite team members to Mava

📊 Total Migration Time: ~1 hour
⚡ Downtime: Zero (run parallel during transition)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I migrate my Intercom data to Mava?

Most teams find starting fresh with Mava's Discord-native approach works best.

Does Mava integrate with Intercom?

While Mava doesn't have a direct Intercom integration, you can use both platforms simultaneously during a transition period. Most teams replace Intercom entirely with Mava for Discord/Telegram support.

How long does it take to switch from Intercom?

Most teams complete the switch in under 1 hour with zero downtime by running both systems in parallel during transition.

What about Intercom's per-resolution fees?

Intercom charges $0.99 for every customer conversation resolved. For a team handling 500 conversations per month, that's an extra $495/month on top of seat fees. Mava includes unlimited conversations at every price tier.

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