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Front vs Plain: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Front and Plain. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Front starts at $25/mo, making it $10/mo cheaper than Plain ($35/mo). Neither offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Front vs Plain: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureFrontPlain
Starting Price$25/mo$35/mo
Number of Plans33
Free TierNoNo
Pricing Modelper-seatusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Front is the more affordable option, starting at $25/mo compared to Plain's $35/mo. Both are Customer Support tools with 6 combined pricing plans and 15 features compared.

Front uses per-seat pricing while Plain uses usage-based pricing, which may affect your total cost at scale.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Customer Support needs.

Pricing Plans
Tier 1
Starter
$25/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Shared inbox and ticketing
  • AI Topics and up to 10 automation rules
  • Basic analytics
  • No-code public knowledge base
  • Available AI add-ons: Copilot, QA, CSAT
Start with Starter
Foundation
$35/month
Start with Foundation
Tier 2
Professional
$65/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Omnichannel (email, SMS, social, etc.)
  • Macros and up to 20 automation rules
  • Advanced analytics
  • Multiple workspaces, SSO, and SCIM
  • AI Autopilot add-on
Start with Professional
Horizon
$269/month
Start with Horizon
Tier 3
EnterprisePopular
$105/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Smart rules
  • Unlimited rules and macros
  • Multi-language knowledge base
  • Custom roles and permissions
  • AI Copilot, QA, and CSAT included
Start with Enterprise
Frontier
Custom pricing
Start with Frontier

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Front

Shared inbox platform for team email and communication

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Plain

API-first customer support platform for B2B teams

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Our Pick

Front

Front starts at $10/mo lower ($25/mo vs $35/mo).

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Front

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Front if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Front starts at $25/mo, saving $10/mo compared to Plain at $35/mo
  • You want more features built-in—Front offers 15 additional features across its plans
  • You prefer Front's per-seat model with its 3-tier structure

Choose Plain if:

  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Plain offers negotiated terms for large deployments
  • Plain's 3-tier usage-based structure gives clearer cost visibility for budget planning
  • Plain's focused feature set keeps your team in control without tool bloat

Front is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $25/mo compared to Plain's $35/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Front saving approximately $500/month. Front offers 3 pricing tiers compared to Plain's 3, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, Front provides 15 total features versus 0 for Plain, offering a richer feature set depending on your specific needs. The pricing math favors Front for most team sizes. Plain becomes worth the premium only when its differentiating features are central to your workflow.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Front vs Plain

Which is cheaper, Front or Plain?
As of March 2026, Front starts at a lower price point. Front starts at $25/mo while Plain starts at $35/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Front have vs Plain?
Front offers 3 pricing plans, while Plain offers 3 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
What is the most popular Front plan?
The Enterprise plan is Front's most popular tier, priced at $105/mo. Key features include Smart rules, Unlimited rules and macros, Multi-language knowledge base.
Does Front or Plain offer custom enterprise pricing?
Plain offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Front lists all its pricing publicly.
What pricing models do Front and Plain use?
Front uses a per-seat pricing model, while Plain uses usage-based pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.
How do Front and Plain compare for Customer Support?
Both Front and Plain are Customer Support tools. Front offers 3 plans starting at $25/mo, while Plain offers 3 plans starting at $35/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Customer Support needs.

Sources

  1. Front Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Plain Official PricingVendor pricing page

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