Comm100

comm100.com
Customer Support
1-2 Weeks

The People-First, AI-Powered Omnichannel Customer Service Platform

How to Replace Comm100

Overview

Comm100 is an omnichannel customer service platform that combines AI-powered automation with human-assisted support across multiple channels including live chat, email, SMS, social media, and voice. The platform enables businesses to automate routine queries with AI agents while empowering human agents with real-time AI suggestions, all unified in a single agent console. Proudly Canadian, Comm100 serves over 223 million annual conversations with an 80% AI resolution rate and 95% CSAT rating.

Features

131 features across 28 categories

AI(6)

AI AgentAIPremium

Automate 80% of customer queries with context-aware human-like AI responses

AI CopilotAIPremium

Empower human agents with real-time AI suggestions and automated workflows

AI InsightsAIPremium

Gain deep visibility into chat resolutions, sentiments, and other AI-driven analytics

AI KnowledgeAIPremium

Find knowledge gaps, fix articles, and draft new content from real conversations

AI OnboardingAIPremium

Convert your knowledge and QA insights into simulation-based training and quizzes

AI QAAIPremium

Auto-score every conversation and turn findings into one-click coaching moments

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Analytics(22)

24/7 Distribution Reporting

Reports showing 24/7 or half-hour chat distribution

Advanced ReportingPremium

Comprehensive reporting with advanced filtering and analysis options

Agent Performance Metrics

Detailed performance analytics for each agent

Agent Workload Analytics

Track agent workload and distribution

Automatic Invitation Analytics

Track automatic chat invitation statistics

Basic Reporting

Standard reporting on chat metrics and agent performance

Campaign-specific Reports

View reports for specific chat campaigns

Canned Message Usage Analytics

Track usage statistics for canned messages

Chat Source Tracking

Track which sources generate chat interactions

Conversion Tracking

Track and measure conversion metrics from chat interactions

Custom ReportingPremium

Create custom reports tailored to your business needs

Department-specific Reports

View reports for specific departments

Manual Invitation Analytics

Track manual chat invitation statistics

Post-chat Survey Report

Reports on post-chat survey feedback

Pre-chat Survey Report

Reports on pre-chat survey responses

Queue Wait Time Analytics

Reports on chat queue wait times

Real-time Analytics

View real-time chat volume, availability, and agent performance metrics

Report Export

Export reports in various formats

Site Navigation Tracking

Track visitor navigation and behavior on your website

Visitor Chat History

Access complete chat history for each visitor

Visitor Monitoring

Monitor visitor activity and engagement in real-time

Visitor Segment Reports

Reports filtered by visitor segments

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Authentication(3)

Agent Single Sign-On

Enable SSO for agents via configured identity provider

Facebook Login

Allow visitors to login via Facebook in pre-chat survey

Visitor Single Sign-On

Allow visitors to authenticate via SSO

Also in: LastPass, Dashlane, 1Password

Automation(1)

Auto End Chats

Automatically end inactive chats after specified duration

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(1)

Internal Notes

Add private notes visible only to agents and supervisors

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Communication(9)

Audio-Video Chat

Enable real-time audio and video conversations with customers

Department Broadcasting

Send messages to all agents in a department

File Sharing

Allow agents and visitors to share files during conversations

Live Chat

Connect in real-time with text, audio, video, screen sharing and more

Offline Messages

Allow visitors to send messages when agents are offline

Screen SharingPremium

Allow agents to share their screen with customers for visual support

Team Chat

Enable agent-to-agent internal messaging

Ticketing & Messaging

Manage email, SMS, social, and messaging apps from one platform

Voice

Engage customers with crystal-clear, seamlessly integrated voice calls

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(3)

Audit Logs

Track all system activities and changes for compliance

Credit Card Masking

Automatically mask credit card numbers in conversations

Restricted Words

Flag or block conversations containing restricted terms

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Customization(6)

Custom Away Status

Define custom away status messages for agents

Custom CSS and JavaScript

Apply custom CSS and JavaScript to visitor side windows

Custom Variables

Create and use custom variables in workflows and routing

Image Chat Button

Chat button displayed as a custom image

Remove Powered by Comm100

Remove 'Powered by Comm100' branding from chat widget

Text Link Chat Button

Chat button displayed as a text link

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Collection(4)

Custom Fields

Create custom fields to collect additional visitor data

Post-chat Survey

Gather feedback after conversations with custom CSS, NPS surveys, ratings, and comments

Pre-chat Survey

Collect visitor information and query details before chatting to enable targeted routing

Visitor Capture

Capture and save visitor information automatically

Data Management(2)

Chat Transcript Export

Export and save chat transcripts for record-keeping

Contact Management

Save and manage visitor contacts

Deployment(2)

Cloud Deployment

Cloud-based deployment on Comm100 infrastructure

On-premise DeploymentPremium

Self-hosted deployment option available

Efficiency(7)

Canned Message Linking

Link canned messages to departments or routes

Canned Message Shortcut

Quick access keyboard shortcuts for canned messages

Canned Messages

Pre-written responses for quick and consistent agent replies

Chat Wrap-up Codes

Standardized codes for agents to use when wrapping up chats

Chat Wrap-ups

Agents can add wrap-up comments and tags after chat completion

Keyboard Shortcuts

Customize keyboard shortcuts for improved agent efficiency

Multiple Simultaneous Chats

Agents can handle multiple chat conversations simultaneously

Engagement(4)

Automatic Proactive Chat

Automatically invite visitors to chat based on rules

Manual Proactive Chat

Manually trigger chat invitations to specific visitors

Page Push

Push pages to visitors during chat

Proactive Chat Invitation

Manually invite visitors to chat or set up rules for automatic chat invitations with custom styles

Feedback(1)

Visitor Rating

Allow visitors to rate their chat experience

Integration(3)

Agent Console Extension

Extend agent console capabilities with custom functionality

Custom SMTP Server

Configure custom email server for message delivery

Offline to Email Forwarding

Forward offline messages to email automatically

Management(10)

Agent Capacity Management

Set maximum simultaneous chats per agent and load balance accordingly

Agent Group Tags

Tag and categorize agent groups for better organization

Agent Removal

Managers can remove agents from chats

Agent Shift ManagementPremium

Manage agent shift schedules and availability

Agent Status Management

Agents can set their availability status

Departments

Organize agents and conversations by departments

Group Chats by Status

Organize chats by their current status

Manager Chat Joining

Managers can join ongoing chats to provide support or coaching

Shift Management

Create and manage agent shift schedules

Supervision and Quality Control

Managers can monitor and supervise agent chats in real-time

Marketing(1)

Dynamic Chat CampaignsPremium

Create targeted chat campaigns that adapt based on visitor behavior and segmentation

Mobile(4)

Adaptive Chat Button

Chat button that adapts to different screen sizes

Mobile App

Native mobile app for agents to handle chats on the go

Mobile Chat Button

Responsive chat button optimized for mobile devices

Mobile SDK

In-app chat integration for mobile applications

Notifications(2)

Audio Alerts

Audio notifications for incoming chats

Visual Alerts

Visual notifications for incoming chats

Optimization(1)

Queue Management

Streamline the queueing experience to cut wait times and improve CX

Personalization(8)

Agent Avatar

Display agent avatars in chat conversations

Auto-translation

Built-in auto translation to speak with visitors in their language

Automatic Translation

Automatically translate conversations between languages

Chat Button and Window Styles

Three chat button styles - adaptive, image, and text link - with full customization

Customizable Chat Window

Full widget customization including color, style, background, and header

Dynamic Design

Dynamically change live chat designs for different customer segments or websites

Multi-language Chat

Support chat conversations in multiple languages

Offline Message Window

Customize what information is collected in offline messages and where they are sent

Routing(7)

Advanced Chat RoutingPremium

Rule-based chat routing with advanced distribution capabilities

Agent Accept Chats Automatically

Automatically route chats to available agents

Backup Department

Assign backup department for chat routing

Chat Routing

Route chats by agent, department, priority, campaign, skill, capacity, and more

Chat Transfer

Transfer chats between agents and departments seamlessly

Load Balancing

Balance chat load among agents based on availability

Round Robin Assignment

Distribute chats evenly among agents using round-robin

Security(7)

Advanced Password Policies

Enforce strong password requirements for agents

Agent Ban Visitors

Block problematic visitors from contacting agents

Agent IP Restriction

Restrict agent access to specific IP addresses

Agent Permissions

Control what agents can access and modify in the system

CAPTCHA Verification

Add CAPTCHA to prevent bot abuse

Role-based Access Control

Create custom roles with specific permissions

TLS Encryption

Encrypt all data in transit with TLS protocol

Self-Service(2)

Booking

Empower customers to book appointments or meetings with ease

Knowledge Base

Deliver instant, easy-to-find answers for customers, agents and AI

Support(5)

24/7 Live Chat Support

Round-the-clock customer support via live chat

Email Support

Email-based customer support

Guided Onboarding

Step-by-step onboarding assistance from training team

Named Customer Success ManagerPremium

Dedicated customer success manager for your account

Phone Support

Phone support from the support team

Targeting(3)

Custom Visitor Filter

Create custom filters to find and segment visitors

Domain-specific Chat Display

Show chat button only on specific domains

Visitor Segmentation

Segment visitors based on behavior, attributes, and engagement

Tools(2)

Auto Login/Logout

Automatic agent login and logout in desktop app

Spell Check

Built-in spell checking for agent messages

UX(5)

Chat Queue Display

Show chat queue status to visitors

Pin Chat to Tab

Pin important chats to the Live Chat tab for quick access

Sent and Seen Indicators

Show message delivery and read status

Typing Sneak Peek

Preview what visitor is typing before sending

Visitor Typing Indicator

Show agents when visitors are typing

Pricing

Live Chat Startup

$39/mo or $31/mo billed annually
  • Full widget customization
  • Multi-language chat
  • Canned messages
  • 1 chat campaign
  • Basic reporting
  • Free 30 Day Trial

Live Chat Plus

$69/mo or $55/mo billed annually
  • Everything in Startup
  • Chat routing
  • Audio-video chat
  • Chat wrap-ups
  • Unlimited campaigns
  • Advanced reporting
  • Free 30 Day Trial

Live Chat Ultra

Contact Sales
  • Everything in Plus
  • Advanced chat routing
  • Screen sharing
  • Agent shift management
  • Dynamic chat campaigns
  • Custom reporting

AI Agent

Contact Sales
  • Supports 12 channels
  • Context-aware conversations
  • Guided workflows
  • Seamless escalation
  • Learns from unanswered queries

AI Copilot

Starting at USD
  • Empower human agents with real-time AI suggestions
  • Automated workflows

AI Insights

Starting at USD
  • Deep visibility into chat resolutions
  • Sentiment analysis
  • AI-driven analytics

AI Knowledge

Starting at USD
  • Find knowledge gaps
  • Fix articles
  • Draft new content from conversations

AI Quality Assurance

Starting at USD
  • Auto-score conversations
  • One-click coaching moments

AI Onboarding

Starting at USD
  • Simulation-based training
  • Quizzes from knowledge and QA insights

Ticketing & Messaging

Starting at USD
  • Manage messages from 12 channels
  • Email, SMS, Facebook, Instagram, X, Telegram, WhatsApp, LINE, Signal, WeChat, Secure Messaging, Comm100 Anytime Chat
  • Free 30 Day Trial

Knowledge Base

Starting at USD
  • Instant answers for customers, agents and AI
  • Free 30 Day Trial

Queue Management

Starting at USD
  • Streamline queueing experience
  • Cut wait times
  • Improve CX
  • Free 30 Day Trial

Voice

Starting at USD
  • Crystal-clear voice calls
  • Seamlessly integrated
  • Free 30 Day Trial

Booking

Starting at USD
  • Customer appointment booking
  • Meeting scheduling
  • Free 30 Day Trial

Service Packages

Custom quote
  • Expert guidance
  • Personalized support
  • Custom quote tailored to business

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Comm100

Monthly$39/mo
Yearly$468/yr
5-Year Total$2.3k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~20 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyModerate

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $228
SaaS
$468
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $684
SaaS
$1.4k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $1.1k
SaaS
$2.3k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 131 features at moderate complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Comm100 alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 131 features.

Buy Comm100

Better Value
Monthly cost$390/mo
3-year total$14,040
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$156,000
Maintenance$2,340/mo
3-year total$240,240
Dev time~13 months

Buying Comm100 saves ~$226,200 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 131 features and a BuildScore of 3/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

12 known integrations

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