LiveChat alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave LiveChat: no free plan, only a trial, and per-seat pricing adds up for large teams. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces LiveChat, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Olark 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	59.6

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
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from LiveChat
Chat-first inbox priced per workspace instead of per seat.
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 ×0.377
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 LiveChat 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 LiveChat alternative for…

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

Best LiveChat alternative for most people

Olark

Simple live chat with an AI agent option and flat per-agent price.

Best LiveChat alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Tidio

Cheaper small-business chat with AI and a free plan.

Best LiveChat alternative for Mac

Crisp

Chat-first inbox priced per workspace instead of per seat.

Best LiveChat alternative for Windows

tawk.to

Free live chat with unlimited agents.

Best LiveChat alternative for Linux

Crisp

Chat-first inbox priced per workspace instead of per seat.

Best LiveChat alternative for iPhone and Android

Zoho SalesIQ

Live chat with visitor tracking and a free plan, tied to Zoho CRM.

Best LiveChat alternative for working in the browser

Intercom

Messenger plus full help desk and a strong AI agent.

LiveChat alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to LiveChat?

Olark ranks first right now. Simple live chat with an AI agent option and flat per-agent price. Tidio and Crisp follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to LiveChat?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to LiveChat?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which LiveChat alternatives work on Linux?

Crisp runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from LiveChat?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan, only a trial; per-seat pricing adds up for large teams; less suited to email-heavy support.

How is this list ranked?

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