The verdict
On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.
- Both cover 7 of the 7 features we compared.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Keep customers longer ranking, Gainsight places 2 and Planhat 3 of 14.
Side by side
| 11 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | Not known yet | Not known yet |
| Free plan | Not known yet | Not known yet |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
| Automated playbooks | Yes | Yes |
| Churn prediction / risk alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Customer health scores | Yes | Yes |
| NPS and CSAT surveys | Yes | Yes |
| Product usage analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal management | Yes | Yes |
| Usage-triggered messages | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Gainsight
Pricing not in our catalogue yet.
Planhat
Pricing not in our catalogue yet.
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Gainsight if…
A mid-market or enterprise B2B SaaS company with separate customer success, product and community teams that wants one connected suite to track account health and renewals.
Choose Planhat if…
Customer success, sales and professional services teams at B2B companies that want one customer model built from CRM, product usage and support data, and are ready to discuss pricing with sales.
Other options worth a look
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