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Front vs Pylon: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: Front starts at $25/mo, making it $25/mo cheaper than Pylon ($50/mo). Pylon offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Front vs Pylon: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureFrontPylon
Starting Price$25/mo$50/mo
Number of Plans37
Free TierNoYes
Pricing Modelper-seatper-seat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Front is the more affordable option, starting at $25/mo compared to Pylon's $50/mo. Both are Customer Support tools with 10 combined pricing plans and 15 features compared. At comparable tiers, the monthly price difference is $16.

Pylon stands out with a free plan for getting started.

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
Starter
$59/month
Start with Starter
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
ProfessionalPopular
$89/month
Start with Professional
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
Enterprise
$139/month
Start with Enterprise
Tier 4
Base
$0/monthCheapest
Start with Base
Tier 5
PremiumPopular
Custom pricing
Start with Premium
Tier 6
AI Agents
$100/monthCheapest
Start with AI Agents
Tier 7
AI Assistants
$50/monthCheapest
Start with AI Assistants

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Front

Shared inbox platform for team email and communication

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Pylon

B2B customer support platform across Slack and email

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Our Pick

Pylon

Pylon offers a free plan, offers 7 tiers vs 3.

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

Best value: Pylon

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Front if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Front starts at $25/mo, saving $25/mo compared to Pylon at $50/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 Pylon if:

  • You need a free plan with core features—Pylon offers no-cost access with no credit card required
  • You need 7 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Pylon offers negotiated terms for large deployments

Pylon offers a free plan [1], eliminating the cost barrier for evaluation, while Front requires paid subscription from the start. This gives Pylon a significant advantage for teams with budget constraints or extended trial periods. Once you outgrow Pylon's free tier, upgrading to a paid plan at approximately $89/mo provides substantial additional functionality. Compare this pricing path against Front's tiering starting at $25/mo to assess total cost of ownership over 12 months. Pylon's 7 tiers provide flexibility at different budgets, while Front's 3 tiers structure may force you into higher-cost plans than necessary for your use case. If evaluation cost matters to your decision, Pylon is the obvious starting point with zero financial commitment. Use the free tier to validate core functionality before committing to paid plans from either tool.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Front vs Pylon

Which is cheaper, Front or Pylon?
As of March 2026, Front starts at a lower price point. Front starts at $25/mo while Pylon starts at $50/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Front have vs Pylon?
Front offers 3 pricing plans, while Pylon offers 7 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Front or Pylon offer a free plan?
Pylon offers a free plan, while Front does not. If budget is a concern, Pylon lets you get started at no cost.
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.
What is the most popular Pylon plan?
The Professional plan is Pylon's most popular tier, priced at $89/mo.
Does Front or Pylon offer custom enterprise pricing?
Pylon offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Front lists all its pricing publicly.
How do Front and Pylon compare for Customer Support?
Both Front and Pylon are Customer Support tools. Front offers 3 plans starting at $25/mo, while Pylon offers 7 plans starting at $50/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Customer Support needs.

Sources

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

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