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Live chat software
Real-time chat widgets and messaging for websites and apps, usually priced per seat or per conversation.
Vendors we track
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| Vendor | Pricing model | Published price | Free plan | Test status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LiveAgent Helpdesk and live chat in one, with call-centre features most rivals charge extra for. |
per agent per month | — | Yes | In queue |
| HubSpot Support bolted onto a full CRM. Compelling if marketing and sales already live in HubSpot. |
per seat per month, plus platform fees | — | Yes | In queue |
| Tidio Live chat plus bots aimed at small e-commerce teams. Generous free tier. |
per month, conversation-tiered | $29–$95 | Yes | In queue |
| LiveChat The long-standing dedicated live chat product. Mature, focused, priced per agent. |
per agent per month | — | No | In queue |
| Crisp Multi-channel inbox, chat and help centre bundled at a flat team price rather than per agent. |
per workspace per month | — | Yes | In queue |
| Olark Simple, long-established live chat with accessibility taken more seriously than most. |
per seat per month | — | No | In queue |
| Intercom Messaging-first support with an AI agent sold alongside. Powerful, and the usual reason people search for alternatives is the bill. |
per seat per month plus resolution-based AI charges | — | No | In queue |
| Drift Conversational marketing platform acquired by Salesloft. Salesloft has since moved its chat agent to 1Mind. |
quote-based | — | No | not applicable |
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