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Fin AI features, pricing and GDPR (October 2026)
AI customer agent from the company formerly called Intercom that resolves chat, email and voice requests and also runs on other helpdesks.
from $19 per user/month
Pricing details
According to the pricing page, Fin costs $0.99 per resolved outcome; helpdesk seats cost $19 Essential, $85 Advanced and $132 Expert per seat per month billed annually; Fin on other helpdesks has no seat cost but a monthly minimum; 14-day free trial. As of October 2026.
What is Fin?
Fin is an AI customer agent from the company formerly known as Intercom, owned by Salesforce since September 2026; it resolves customer requests across chat, email and voice and can run on Intercom's own helpdesk or on third-party systems.
The company, founded as Intercom in 2011, rebuilt its product around AI, renamed itself Fin in 2026 and has been owned by Salesforce since September 10, 2026. Fin runs on the company's own Apex models and is sold per resolved outcome, either with the Intercom helpdesk seats or standalone on helpdesks such as Salesforce, HubSpot or Freshdesk. It is headquartered in San Francisco with offices including London, Dublin, Sydney and Berlin, and reports more than 30,000 companies using Fin. Data can be hosted in the US, the EU or Australia.
Fin AI features and use cases
- Resolves customer requestsFin answers and resolves customer questions across chat, email, Slack and social channels in dozens of languages, including refunds, account updates and troubleshooting through connected workflows. Support teams handle fewer routine tickets.
- Handles phone callsOn voice, Fin uses the Apex Flash model for low-latency spoken conversations. Phone queues can be handled outside business hours as well.
- Automates back-office tasksFin Operator automates customer operations work behind the conversation, such as processing steps in business systems. Fewer cases wait for manual follow-up.
- Works with existing helpdesksFin can be connected to helpdesks such as Salesforce, HubSpot or Freshdesk without buying Intercom seats. Service teams add automation without switching ticketing systems.
What sets Fin apart
- Outcome-based pricing at $0.99 per resolution, and the agent can be bought standalone for other helpdesks.
- Data residency in the US, EU or Australia; the security page lists ISO/IEC 42001 next to ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701 and SOC 2 Type II.
Where Fin is strongest
Fin, called Intercom until 2026, names San Francisco as its headquarters, with further offices in London, Chicago, Dublin, Sydney and Berlin.
Questions to ask before you buy Fin
Outcome pricing makes costs rise with volume, so model expected resolutions and the monthly minimum for standalone use. Choose EU data residency if you serve European customers, and review the DPA and sub-processors in the trust center. SSO requires the Expert plan.
Using Fin in the EU: GDPR and AI Act
- Data locationMultiple regions, EU region available (according to the vendor). Hosting regions: United States, EU, Australia.
- Data processing agreementNot published by the vendor: ask for one (Art. 28 GDPR).
- EU AI ActCheck whether the AI prepares decisions about people. If not, the high-risk rules usually do not apply. The high-risk obligations apply from December 2, 2027 (Digital Omnibus).
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Questions about Fin
Is Fin the same company as Intercom?
Yes. The company was founded as Intercom in 2011 and renamed itself Fin in 2026 as it rebuilt around AI. Salesforce completed its acquisition of Fin on September 10, 2026.
What does Fin cost?
Fin is billed at $0.99 per outcome, charged once per conversation. Intercom helpdesk seats cost extra, while standalone use on other helpdesks has a monthly minimum.
Where can data be hosted?
Fin offers data residency in the US, the EU or Australia.
Fin update history1 update
- Intercom now lists its Essential helpdesk seat at $19 per seat and month billed annually, down from $29. Source (opens in a new tab)
Changes the vendor made and confirmed user reports, each checked against the vendor's own pages. We review every tool monthly.
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