LiveChat alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best LiveChat alternative for most people
OlarkSimple live chat with an AI agent option and flat per-agent price.
Best LiveChat alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
TidioCheaper small-business chat with AI and a free plan.
Best LiveChat alternative for iPhone and Android
Zoho SalesIQLive chat with visitor tracking and a free plan, tied to Zoho CRM.
Best LiveChat alternative for working in the browser
IntercomMessenger 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.