JivoChat alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave JivoChat: functional but dated interface, and AI features behind leading tools. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces JivoChat, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LiveChat currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Crisp	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +3	4 of 4	57.2

1. CrispTop pick
Best for: Startups and small teams that want Intercom-style chat support at a lower cost
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from JivoChat
Modern chat inbox with apps on every platform.
Pros
Per-workspace pricing with seats included
Free plan for basic website chat
Native apps on every major platform
Cons
Lighter ticketing and reporting than full help desks
AI usage is limited by included credits
Advanced features need the higher plans
Visit Crisp Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Crisp a good JivoChat alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes, free forever
Checked Oct 25, 2026crisp.chat(opens source in a new tab)
Starting paid price
$45/month per workspace
Checked Oct 25, 2026crisp.chat(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
14 days, no card required
Checked Oct 25, 2026crisp.chat(opens source in a new tab)
Customers
10,000 companies
Checked Oct 25, 2026crisp.chat(opens source in a new tab)

The best JivoChat alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best JivoChat alternative for most people

LiveChat

More polished live chat with deeper integrations.

Best JivoChat alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

tawk.to

Free live chat with unlimited agents and paid add-ons.

Best JivoChat alternative for Mac

Crisp

Modern chat inbox with apps on every platform.

Best JivoChat alternative for Windows

LiveChat

More polished live chat with deeper integrations.

Best JivoChat alternative for Linux

Crisp

Modern chat inbox with apps on every platform.

Best JivoChat alternative for iPhone and Android

Trengo

European omnichannel inbox with strong WhatsApp tooling.

Best JivoChat alternative for working in the browser

Zoho SalesIQ

Live chat with visitor tracking and a free plan.

JivoChat alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to JivoChat?

LiveChat ranks first right now. More polished live chat with deeper integrations. tawk.to and Trengo follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to JivoChat?

Yes. tawk.to (free plan + paid), Crisp (free plan + paid) and Zoho SalesIQ (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to JivoChat?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which JivoChat alternatives work on Linux?

Crisp runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from JivoChat?

The complaints we hear most: functional but dated interface; AI features behind leading tools; fewer integrations than larger suites.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces JivoChat, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.