LiveChat AlternativesTop Help Desk Platforms & AI Chatbots like LiveChat

LiveChat is described as 'SaaS live chat and help desk platform streamlining ecommerce support, automating sales and customer queries, with 200+ integrations, analytics, and AI-powered agent tools' and is a Help Desk platform in the business & commerce category. There are more than 100 alternatives to LiveChat for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, SaaS, Android, iPhone and Windows apps. The best LiveChat alternative is HelpCrunch. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try FreeScout or tawk.to. Other great apps like LiveChat are Freshdesk, Zendesk, Userlike and Text App.

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  1. HelpCrunch icon
     170 likes

    Platform centralizes live chat, in-app messaging, automated email marketing, and ticketing with personalized, targeted campaigns, feedback collection, integrations such as WordPress and Shopify, and unified multi-channel support for web and mobile customer engagement.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
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    HelpCrunch vs LiveChat Comments
    ricardo david
    Positive
    0

    I love it and it deserves it.

    • HelpCrunch is Paid and ProprietaryLiveChat is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. FreeScout icon
     41 likes

    Free open-source Zendesk & Help Scout alternative: help desk, shared mailbox, email management and analytics. FreeScout is a pure PHP8+MySQL application which can be easily deployed even on a shared hosting.

    104 FreeScout alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Laravel
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
     
  3. tawk.to icon
     93 likes

    tawk.to is a live chat app that lets you monitor and chat with visitors on your website or from a customizable page.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Wordpress
     
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    tawk.to vs LiveChat Comments
    bandwars
    Positive
    2

    Has all the features, and more, and is 100% free!

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Amazing FREE service with all needed functions

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • tawk.to is Freemium and ProprietaryLiveChat is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Freshdesk icon
     124 likes

    Offers automated ticket management, multichannel communication, SLA tracking, analytics, customizable workflows, self-service, collaboration tools, AI-driven automation with live translation, knowledge base, proactive insights, secure access, and customer feedback features.

    83 Freshdesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Workspace
     
  5. Zendesk icon
     67 likes

    Web-based software offering customer support features like a ticket system and self-service platform. It provides support through email, voice, messaging, and social media with AI assistance for 24/7 availability. Includes analytics, intelligent routing, and customization.

    267 Zendesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Userlike icon
     82 likes

    Userlike is free live chat and customer messaging software for web and messaging support. Connect with your customers on your website, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram and SMS.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    2
    Userlike vs LiveChat Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    only weak point is the chat assignment

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Tommy Kaempf
    Positive
    3

    good Chat Solution, the only weak point is the chat assignment

    • Userlike is Freemium and ProprietaryLiveChat is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Text App icon
     2 likes

    AI-driven service platform combining live chat, helpdesk ticketing, and automation. Supports web, mobile, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Shopify with easy setup, unified customer view, smart reply suggestions, fast onboarding, reporting, and performance analytics.

    61 Text App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  8. ChatQube icon
     5 likes

    ChatQube is an AI-powered chatbot for websites that delivers instant customer support, boosts engagement, and resolves queries efficiently. Perfect for businesses seeking smart AI chatbots, automated support, and improved user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. LenoChat icon
     1 like

    Lightweight platform offering live chat, automated AI chatbot, and copilot support for startups and small businesses, with social media integrations, simple website installation, free AI-assisted replies, operating hours, and practical communication tools.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Shopify
    • Sass
    • Wordpress
     
  10. Zendesk Chat icon
     37 likes

    Zendesk Chat (formerly Zopim) is the fastest way to engage your customers with live chat software. Try it free on Zendesk and put all your customer conversations in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Tidio  icon
     35 likes

    Platform offering live chat and AI chatbot services for ecommerce; manages customer inquiries, supports multiple languages, provides analytics, and scales operations affordably with automated Flows handling tasks like lead conversion and abandoned cart recovery.

    76 Tidio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • BigCommerce
    • Shopify
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • PrestaShop
    • Wordpress
    • Magento / Adobe Commerce
    • WooCommerce
     
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