Olark alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Olark: AI agent plan is expensive, and no free plan. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Olark, 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	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 Olark
Modern chat inbox with a free plan and cheaper AI.
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 Olark 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 Olark alternative for…

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

Best Olark alternative for most people

LiveChat

More polished chat app with deeper ecommerce features.

Best Olark alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

tawk.to

Free live chat with unlimited agents.

Best Olark alternative for Mac

Crisp

Modern chat inbox with a free plan and cheaper AI.

Best Olark alternative for Windows

Tidio

Small-business chat with an AI agent at a lower entry price.

Best Olark alternative for Linux

Crisp

Modern chat inbox with a free plan and cheaper AI.

Best Olark alternative for iPhone and Android

LiveChat

More polished chat app with deeper ecommerce features.

Best Olark alternative for working in the browser

Lime Connect (formerly Userlike)

Chat and messaging with a free tier and GDPR-focused hosting.

Olark alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Olark?

LiveChat ranks first right now. More polished chat app with deeper ecommerce features. tawk.to and Crisp follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Olark?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Olark?

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

Which Olark alternatives work on Linux?

Crisp runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Olark?

The complaints we hear most: AI agent plan is expensive; no free plan; few help desk features beyond chat.

How is this list ranked?

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