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Zoho SalesIQ alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Zoho SalesIQ: busy interface, and best value only inside the Zoho ecosystem. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Zoho SalesIQ, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LiveChat currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1tawk.to logotawk.toFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +24 of 462.6
2Crisp logoCrispFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +34 of 459.6
3Zoho Desk logoZoho DeskFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 357.2
  1. tawk.to logo

    1. tawk.toTop pick

    Best for: Small businesses and non-profits that need full live chat at no cost

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zoho SalesIQ

    Free live chat with unlimited agents.

    Pros

    • Free with unlimited agents and chats
    • Ticketing, knowledge base and CRM included
    • Optional hired agents to cover chats

    Cons

    • Branding on the widget unless you pay to remove it
    • Dated interface
    • Limited reporting and integrations
    Visit tawk.to Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 tawk.to a good Zoho SalesIQ alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, free for life
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tawk.to(opens source in a new tab)
    Branding removal
    $29/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tawk.to(opens source in a new tab)
    Hired chat agents
    $1/hour
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tawk.to(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tawk.to(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Crisp logo

    2. Crisp

    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 Zoho SalesIQ

    Modern chat inbox with a free plan and AI agent.

    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 Zoho SalesIQ 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)
  3. Zoho Desk logo

    3. Zoho Desk

    Best for: Cost-conscious support teams, especially those already using Zoho CRM or Zoho One

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zoho SalesIQ

    Zoho's full help desk for ticket-based support.

    Pros

    • Free edition for small teams
    • Lower per-user prices than most big-name help desks
    • Tight integration with Zoho CRM and other Zoho apps

    Cons

    • Dense interface with a learning curve
    • Fewer third-party integrations than Zendesk
    • Free edition is limited to basic email ticketing
    Visit Zoho Desk 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 Zoho Desk a good Zoho SalesIQ alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 3 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    15 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    After trial
    Downgrades to the free plan
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Zoho SalesIQ alternative for…

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

LiveChat logo

Best Zoho SalesIQ alternative for most people

LiveChat

Polished dedicated live chat with wide integrations.

tawk.to logo

Best Zoho SalesIQ alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

tawk.to

Free live chat with unlimited agents.

Crisp logo

Best Zoho SalesIQ alternative for Mac

Crisp

Modern chat inbox with a free plan and AI agent.

LiveChat logo

Best Zoho SalesIQ alternative for Windows

LiveChat

Polished dedicated live chat with wide integrations.

Crisp logo

Best Zoho SalesIQ alternative for Linux

Crisp

Modern chat inbox with a free plan and AI agent.

Zoho Desk logo

Best Zoho SalesIQ alternative for iPhone and Android

Zoho Desk

Zoho's full help desk for ticket-based support.

Intercom logo

Best Zoho SalesIQ alternative for working in the browser

Intercom

Messenger plus help desk and AI agent for SaaS teams.

Zoho SalesIQ alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Zoho SalesIQ?

LiveChat ranks first right now. Polished dedicated live chat with wide integrations. tawk.to and Crisp follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Zoho SalesIQ?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Zoho SalesIQ?

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

Which Zoho SalesIQ alternatives work on Linux?

Crisp runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Zoho SalesIQ?

The complaints we hear most: busy interface; best value only inside the Zoho ecosystem; free plan features are basic.

How is this list ranked?

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