JivoChat

jivochat.com
Customer Support
Few Days

All-in-one solution for customer service

How to Replace JivoChat

Overview

JivoChat is an omnichannel customer service platform that enables businesses to deliver real-time support across multiple communication channels including live chat, social media, messengers, and phone calls. It combines live chat, chatbots, CRM, and AI-powered automation to help businesses engage customers where they are and streamline support operations.

Features

64 features across 21 categories

AI(2)

AI AgentAIPremium

AI-powered agent that can handle up to 80% of conversations automatically, saving team hours and scaling support without hiring new staff

AI AssistantAIPremium

Integrated OpenAI technology to help support teams write faster and more diversely

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Analytics(6)

Agent Activity MonitoringPremium

Review response time, working hours, and employee activity for KPI analysis

Customer Feedback & RatingsPremium

Collect customer reviews and ratings to evaluate agent work and drive company development

Google Analytics IntegrationPremium

Track JivoChat events and analyze conversions with goals in Google Analytics

Marketing StatisticsPremium

Detailed statistics and analytics for marketing campaigns

Real-time Visitor MonitoringPremium

Watch visitors in real time to see who they are, where they come from, and what they are looking for

Visitor IP and Location InformationPremium

Display complete visitor information including IP addresses, region, and visit source

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Application(3)

Desktop ApplicationAI

Native desktop application for Windows, Mac, and Linux with advanced features like spelling correction and phrase suggestions

Mobile Application

Native mobile apps for iOS and Android with full chat functionality

Web Browser Application

Web-based access to JivoChat from any browser

Also in: Fountain, Ginger Software, Airtable

Automation(4)

Chat Distribution by LocationPremium

Automatically route chats based on visitor location

Chat RescuePremium

Feature to reassign or rescue chats when agents become unavailable

Chat RoutingPremium

Intelligent chat distribution and routing to appropriate agents

ChatbotsAIPremium

Automated chatbots that engage visitors 24/7, answer FAQs, and collect contacts to prevent lead loss

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

CRM(1)

JivoChat CRMPremium

Customer relationship management system integrated with chat and communication tools

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Collaboration(1)

Multi-agent Chat Support

Allow multiple agents to work together in a single chat conversation

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Communication(8)

Callback Feature

Allow customers to request a callback instead of waiting in chat

Email Integration

Handle all customer emails in JivoChat to stay organized, respond faster, and simplify support workflow

File SharingPremium

Send and receive files from visitors within the chat

GIF and Emoji Support

Send GIFs and emojis in chat conversations

Live Chat for Mobile AppsPremium

Integrate live chat directly into mobile applications for customer support

Live Chat for Websites

Enable real-time chat conversations with website visitors to engage and convert them into customers

Team ChatsPremium

Internal team communication and collaboration within the platform

Video CallsPremium

Show customers product benefits and services via video right in the chat

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Customization(2)

Agent Photo Display

Display agent photos in the chat widget for personalization

Customizable Chat Widget

Highly customizable chat widget available in 25 languages

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(1)

Chat History Storage

Store complete chat history to resolve controversial situations and improve support quality

Engagement(3)

Chat ButtonsPremium

Customizable chat buttons with suggested phrases to let visitors start conversations quickly

Pointer ToolPremium

Tool to direct visitors throughout the website

Proactive Chat InvitationsPremium

Set up proactive invitations based on time on site, number of visits, and customer location to increase dialogs by up to 20%

Integration(4)

Chat APIPremium

Advanced API to integrate JivoChat with custom software and services via webhooks

JavaScript API & WebhooksPremium

JavaScript API and webhook support to integrate JivoChat with any custom software

Mobile SDKPremium

Mobile software development kit to integrate JivoChat into mobile applications

Online Store IntegrationPremium

Accept orders from an online store or web form directly in JivoChat

Lead Generation(3)

Contact Collection FormsPremium

Set up forms to collect visitor contacts through chat or social media to expand customer base

Offline Contact Form

Allow visitors to submit contact information when agents are offline

Pre-chat FormsPremium

Collect visitor information before or during chat conversations

Management(4)

Agent Business Hours Schedule

Set custom business hours and availability schedules for agents

Agent Status & Availability

Track agent status and availability in real time

Chat Transfer Between Agents

Transfer chats between agents to balance workload and ensure proper handling

Multiple Websites Support

Manage unlimited websites with a single JivoChat account

Marketing(2)

Chat CampaignsPremium

Create and manage targeted chat campaigns

Jivo MarketingPremium

Marketing tools to manage traffic and get more targeted leads with marketing statistics

Messaging(5)

Apple Business ChatPremium

Deliver fast, personalized support directly through Apple Business Chat

Telegram Integration

Connect Telegram to JivoChat and manage all messages alongside other channels with chatbots and more

Viber Integration

Connect Viber messaging platform to manage customer conversations

Voice Messages on Telegram, Instagram and FacebookPremium

Send and receive voice messages on Telegram, Instagram, and Facebook

WhatsApp Business IntegrationPremium

Connect WhatsApp Business profile to JivoChat natively with automation, chatbots, and broadcasts capabilities

Organization(2)

Chat Topics

Organize and categorize chats by topic or department

Multiple DepartmentsPremium

Organize agents and chats across multiple departments

Phone(1)

Telephony PlusPremium

Connect a single phone number, manage calls, and monitor voice communication quality with IVR

Productivity(4)

Canned ResponsesAI

Pre-written message templates and automatic assistant to speed up responses

Hotkeys

Keyboard shortcuts for common agent actions to improve productivity

Message Preview

Preview messages before sending

Spelling Checker

Built-in spelling checker for agent messages

Reporting(1)

Export Reports to ExcelPremium

Export chat and analytics reports to Excel format

Security(5)

Anti-Spam ProtectionPremium

Built-in protection against spam messages and unwanted contacts

GDPR Consent FormPremium

Consent form for processing personal data compliant with GDPR and similar regulations

Positions and Permissions ManagementPremium

Set up different roles and permissions for registered employees

Secure Access Without Password Sharing

Secure access control that avoids the need to share business account passwords with staff

Secure Data Storage

Secure storage of customer personal data in JivoChat instead of agents' phones

Social Media(2)

Facebook Integration

Connect to Facebook and manage all conversations in one place with instant message responses

Instagram Integration

Respond to DMs, reactions, and mentions on Instagram plus manage messages from other messengers

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Online chat for websites
  • Integration with Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Viber
  • Callback feature
  • Offline forms
  • Desktop, Mobile and browser applications
  • Customizable chat widget in 25 languages
  • Unlimited number of conversations and sites
  • Up to 2 agents
  • Chat history storage - 2 months

Basic

$28/agent/month (annual)
  • All free features
  • Proactive chat invitations and pre-chat buttons
  • Real-time visitor monitoring
  • Ready answers with automatic assistant
  • Anti-spam protection
  • Up to 2 agents
  • Chat history storage - 2 months
  • Basic service quality ratings
  • Basic operator and chat activity reports

Professional

$42/agent/month (annual)
  • All Basic features
  • Telephony Plus module
  • Integration with WhatsApp
  • Voice messages on Telegram, Instagram and Facebook
  • Integration with chatbots
  • Chat rescue
  • Up to 100 agents
  • Unlimited chat history storage
  • Advanced service quality ratings
  • Advanced operator and chat activity reports
  • WhatsApp Connect module ($27/month)
  • Video Calls module ($23/month)
  • Jivo Marketing ($6/month)
  • AI Assistant ($13/month)

Enterprise

$56/agent/month (annual)
  • All Professional features
  • Mobile SDK
  • Chat routing
  • Video call module
  • Chat API
  • Unlimited agents
  • Unlimited chat history storage
  • Advanced service quality ratings
  • Advanced operator and chat activity reports
  • Multiple departments
  • Chat campaigns
  • Google Analytics Integration
  • Marketing Statistics

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying JivoChat

Monthly$28/mo
Yearly$336/yr
5-Year Total$1.7k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~7 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $96
SaaS
$336
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $288
SaaS
$1k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $480
SaaS
$1.7k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 64 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a JivoChat alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 64 features.

Buy JivoChat

Better Value
Monthly cost$280/mo
3-year total$10,080
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$48,000
Maintenance$720/mo
3-year total$73,920
Dev time~4 months

Buying JivoChat saves ~$63,840 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 64 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

15 known integrations

Apple Business ChatCMS ProvidersCRM SystemsCustom API IntegrationEmailFacebookGoogle AnalyticsInstagramJavaScript APIMobile App SDKOnline Store PlatformsTelegramViberWebhooksWhatsApp Business