Intercom is a Privately Owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 2011, it employs approximately 1,300 people. The company specializes in software development, providing customer engagement solutions.
On March 13, 2026, Intercom provided insights into its internal operations, revealing its use of its own Agent and AI-forward customer service platform to automate 81% of its customer service functions while improving the overall customer experience. This follows a March 12, 2026, comparison between Intercom and competitor Decagon, which highlighted Intercom's role as a helpdesk platform enhanced with AI assistance. The comparison noted that Decagon focuses on autonomous issue resolution, with its AI agents capable of executing complex workflows such as refunds, subscription changes, and account updates without human intervention, contrasting with Intercom's AI-enhanced helpdesk approach.