LiveAgent

liveagent.com
IT Service Management
1-2 Weeks

Help Desk Software & Live Chat - AI-powered customer service platform

How to Replace LiveAgent

Overview

LiveAgent is an all-in-one customer service platform that combines AI chatbot, live chat, email ticketing, call center, social media support, and knowledge base into a single dashboard. With 175+ features and 200+ integrations, it helps support teams resolve customer issues faster and automate up to 75% of conversations with built-in AI. Trusted by over 15,000 companies worldwide, LiveAgent offers enterprise-grade features starting at $15/agent/month with no per-resolution fees.

Features

165 features across 32 categories

AI(3)

AI Answer ComposerAI

Generate complete, accurate replies in one click by pulling from your knowledge base to ensure every response is correct and consistent.

AI Answer ImproverAI

Polish any draft instantly. Improve clarity, extend details, simplify jargon, or customize tone with one click.

AI ChatbotAI

Autonomous AI agent that resolves customer inquiries instantly, 24/7, in 100+ languages. Pulls answers from knowledge base, website, and documents. Seamlessly hands off complex issues to human agents with full context.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Administration(1)

Custom RolesPremium

Create custom agent roles with specific permissions tailored to your team structure.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(4)

Chat Embedded Tracking

Track live chat conversions in Google Analytics for conversion rate optimization.

Chats Overview

Gain insights into website visitors including location and browsing behavior during chats.

Online Visitors

Track website visitors in real-time with visibility into visitor activity and browsing behavior.

Website Visitor Tracking

See the URL your customer is on during chats for better context-aware support.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(5)

Automated Ticket DistributionAI

Assigns help desk tickets to agents based on predefined rules and skills.

Automation Rules

Create automation rules and time-based triggers to streamline customer support tasks like ticket transfers and categorization.

Event Rules

Set up automation rules for various events and determine what actions perform automatically.

Time Rules

Time-based automation tools for tasks like help desk cleanup and delayed email responses.

To Solve AlgorithmAI

Automated algorithm that prioritizes tickets based on urgency and importance.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

CRM(4)

Companies Feature

Organize and store company information in your help desk for better customer management.

Contact Fields

Store detailed information about contacts like name, email, and job position for personalized marketing.

Contact Groups

Segment customers by interests, age, nationality, or any other metric for targeted support.

Ticket/Customer Insights (CRM)

Store customer data and past interactions to provide personalized support insights.

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Call Management(8)

Automatic Callback

Allow callers to request a callback instead of waiting in queue to enhance satisfaction.

Call Button

Enable easy in-browser calls to reduce friction and improve customer experience.

Call Queueing

Manage incoming calls with queue system and hold music configuration.

Call RoutingAI

Automated Call Distribution (ACD) that directs incoming calls to appropriate agents based on skills.

Call Transfers

Attended call transfers ensure calls are efficiently routed and properly handled.

IVR (Interactive Voice Response)

Customizable IVR system for call routing and customer self-service options.

Softphones

Hosted call center software supporting VoIP calls from devices, browsers, and mobile apps.

Supported Call Devices

Support for various call devices including headsets, browsers, mobile apps, and hardware phones.

Collaboration(3)

Internal Calls

Make free voice calls with colleagues to enhance team collaboration.

Internal Chat

Boost team collaboration by sharing instant messages, attachments, and team communication.

Notes

Add private notes to tickets for internal team communication and context.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Communication(22)

Attachments

Support file attachments in emails, chats, forms, and knowledge bases for comprehensive communication.

Call CenterAI

Built-in call center with unlimited call recordings, IVR, agent availability management, and AI-assisted call summaries. Increases resolution rates by 56%.

Contact Forms

Customizable contact forms that can be embedded on your website to enhance customer engagement.

Contact Forms - Contact Us Buttons

Customizable contact buttons that can be embedded on your website.

Contact Forms - In Page

Full contact forms that can be embedded directly in web pages.

Email Forwarding

Connect different email providers to your help desk for seamless ticket management.

Email Templates

Customizable preformatted structures for automated responses and communication.

Email Ticketing

Smart email ticketing ensures no emails get lost or remain unanswered. Prevents duplicate responses with agent collision detection.

Facebook Integration

Respond to Facebook messages, posts, comments, or mentions directly from LiveAgent.

File Sharing Over Chat

Support file sharing of JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, PDF, and TXT formats in live chat.

Instagram Integration

Integration with Instagram Direct Messages for customer support.

Live Chat

The fastest live chat widget on the market displaying in just 2.5 seconds. Includes proactive chat invitations, real-time typing view, file sharing, and intelligent chat routing.

Real-time Chat

Instant responses and real-time communication to boost customer satisfaction.

Real-time Typing View

See what customers are typing before they send messages to speed up live chat interactions.

Social Media Support

Manage customer conversations across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Viber from one dashboard. Every social message becomes a trackable ticket.

Telegram Integration

Integration with Telegram for customer support covering 1-to-1 direct messages.

Universal Inbox

Centralizes emails, calls, social media, and chats into one dashboard for unified communication.

Viber Integration

Respond to Viber messages directly from your LiveAgent dashboard.

Video Call

Browser-based video calls to personalize interactions and enhance customer service.

Video Call Functionality

Increase outbound sales and improve customer satisfaction with video call feature.

WhatsApp Integration

Integrate your WhatsApp number with LiveAgent ticketing system for WhatsApp messaging.

X (Twitter) Monitoring

Monitor unique keywords and respond to Tweets requiring action.

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(2)

Audit LogPremium

Review all agent actions during specific periods for security and compliance tracking.

GDPR Compliance

GDPR-compliant help desk software offering secure data protection and compliance.

Configuration(5)

Business Hours

Set operating hours for automated responses and availability management. Important for SLA compliance.

Custom Domain Parking

Park your LiveAgent account to make it accessible from your own domain.

Multibrand Support

Support multiple brands with separate configurations.

Multiple Website Support

Use LiveAgent across multiple websites and domains.

Sounds Configuration

Customize or disable notification sounds in LiveAgent by choosing from existing options or uploading custom sounds.

Content(4)

Copy & Paste Images

Easily integrate images into email tickets by copying and pasting directly.

GIFs in Tickets

Enhance ticket responses with animated GIFs via Giphy integration.

WYSIWYG Editor

Visual editor allowing easy content formatting for emails, templates, and knowledge base articles.

WYSIWYG Editor for Articles

Create professional knowledge base articles with easy-to-use visual formatting.

Customization(13)

BrandingPremium

Remove LiveAgent branding from live chat windows, knowledge base, customer portal, and more.

Call Widgets Customization

Create enticing call widgets or customize existing designs from template gallery.

Chat Button

Customizable chat button for directing inquiries and enabling offline messaging.

Chat Button Animations

Animate chat buttons to boost engagement and sales with various customizable effects.

Chat Button Gallery

Variety of predefined live chat button styles for easy website integration.

Chat Invitation Gallery

Customizable chat invitations to engage website visitors with predefined invitation styles.

Chat Widgets Customization

Choose from template gallery and customize chat widgets to match business color palette.

Chat Window Docking

Dock chat buttons to a website's side for better customer experience and visibility.

Contact Form Widgets Customization

Customize the appearance of chat and contact form widgets to match your brand.

Custom Ticket Fields

Add custom fields to tickets to capture specific information relevant to your business.

Customer Mail Templates

Customize email templates for automated responses and communications.

Customization of System Email Templates

Change the wording and design of all system emails and customize whenever needed.

Video Call Widgets Customization

Create engaging video call widgets or customize existing templates from gallery.

Engagement(2)

Chat Welcome Message

Send automated chat welcome messages to showcase that you're online and available.

Proactive Chat Invitations

Multilingual, customizable chat invitations that boost ROI by 105% and increase conversions.

Feedback(4)

Chat Satisfaction Surveys

Collect satisfaction ratings after chat conversations for quality assurance.

Feedback & Suggestions

Allow customers to provide feedback and ideas via user-friendly interface.

Feedback Buttons

Encourage customers to send feedback and ideas for future development.

Ticket Satisfaction Survey

Collect customer satisfaction ratings after ticket resolution.

Gamification(3)

Benchmarks and Leaderboards

Track and enhance support quality by monitoring performance against benchmarks and leaderboards.

Gamification Levels

Unlock 12 levels in gamification to motivate support team and boost teamwork.

Rewards & Badges

Customize badges and rewards to boost productivity and team engagement.

Hardware(1)

Hardware IP Phone Support

Support for hardware IP phones and desk phones for call management.

History(2)

Chat History

Store previous communications for enhanced customer service and context retention.

Chat Transcripts

Provide customers with chat transcripts via email after their conversations.

Infrastructure(1)

Multiple Data Centers

Choose from multiple worldwide data centers for optimal server access and compliance.

Integration(3)

API KeysPremium

Use third-party applications to retrieve and push data and manage tickets from outside.

Click to Email

Click-to-email links enable easy email communication from web contact cards.

Web Contact Cards

Browser extensions that display contact info for people and businesses.

Knowledge Management(2)

Internal Knowledge Base

Organize company information, guides, and new employee training content.

Multi Knowledge Base

Create multiple customer portals with unique design and content for different products.

Localization(2)

Language Adaptable Widgets

Set up multilingual Chat, Contact, or feedback widgets to support customers in 43+ languages.

Multiple Language Support

Support for multiple languages in the interface and widgets.

Management(9)

Call Device Scheduling

Automate agents' call availability by allowing them to set device schedules.

Chat Distribution

Automatic chat distribution choosing from various routing algorithms to enhance agent efficiency.

Max Queue Length

Manage agent shifts and reduce wait times by setting maximum queue length for incoming chats.

Pause Feature

Allows customer service agents to take breaks without receiving new ticket assignments.

Search & Replace

Bulk search and replace functionality for content management and sensitive data masking.

Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Define and track customer expectations and response time agreements with SLA rules.

Service Levels (SLA)

Multiple SLA levels for different service categories and response requirements.

SLA Rules

SLA rules help you avoid breaching service level agreements with customers.

To Solve Button

Alerts agents to high-priority, unresolved tickets tied to SLAs for quick resolution.

Mobile(5)

Android App

Native Android app for customer support featuring chat, ticket resolution, and productivity tools.

iOS App

Native iOS app for customer service on the go with support for ticket resolution and transfers.

iPhone/Android Apps

Native mobile apps for iOS and Android devices for on-the-go support.

Mobile Chat Window

Responsive live chat widgets enabling customers to chat on mobile or desktop.

Mobile Help Desk Apps

Native Android and iOS apps for customer support on the go with chat and ticket management.

Notification(2)

Email Notifications

Stay informed with email notifications for new tickets and customer replies.

Slack Notifications

Receive Slack notifications for new tickets and ticket responses.

Organization(2)

Departments

Organize agents into different departments for better workflow and ticket routing.

Tags

Create and assign custom tags to organize and categorize tickets effectively.

Productivity(5)

Canned Messages

Pre-written responses for common customer inquiries. Save time answering FAQs across channels.

Mass Actions

Perform bulk actions on multiple tickets simultaneously to improve team efficiency.

Multiple Ticket Tabs

Work on multiple tickets simultaneously with tabbed interface for improved multitasking.

Predefined Answers

Create longer, customizable responses that can be quickly inserted into customer communications.

Ticket Filters

Create custom filters to quickly locate specific tickets by applying settings and rules.

Recording(2)

In-Call Recordings

Record calls for quality assurance and training purposes.

Unlimited Call Recordings

Securely store all call recordings for legal, training, or support quality assurance purposes.

Reporting(17)

Agent Availability Monitoring

Monitor agents' availability in real-time with comprehensive reporting tools.

Agent Ranking

Enable customer feedback on support interactions to identify top-performing agents.

Agent Ranking Overview

Customer ratings and feedback for individual agents to identify top performers.

Agent Report

Detailed insights into agent performance including work time, tickets, and productivity.

Analytics Overview

Get an overview of customer support performance and service metrics.

Call Detail Records

Capture metadata about phone interactions for compliance, training, and analytics.

Channel Report

Insights into communication channel usage and performance metrics.

Department Report

Performance metrics and statistics for allocating tickets and assigning agents to departments.

Online Ticket History

Access LiveAgent's online ticket history for easy retrieval of past tickets via email links.

Performance Report

Monitor and boost support team performance with customizable reports and charts.

Real-time Dashboards

Monitor real-time performance metrics and key indicators in live dashboards.

SLA Compliance Report

Track and monitor team SLA compliance with detailed reporting and analysis.

SLA Log Report

Track fulfilled and missed SLAs with sortable parameters and export options.

Tag Reports

Use tags to categorize tickets and create custom reports for better analysis.

Ticket Export

Export tickets into HTML, PDF, or CSV formats for reporting and archival purposes.

Time Report

Monitor ticket resolution time and team productivity with time tracking tools.

Time TrackingPremium

Track time spent on tickets and tasks to enhance productivity monitoring and billing.

Security(6)

2-Step VerificationPremium

Secure your account with two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator.

Ban IPsPremium

Block specific visitor IPs to prevent them from disrupting interactions.

HTTPS Encryption

Secure all browser communication with HTTPS encryption for chat and email.

Password Validator and Audit Log

Ensure strong passwords and track all user actions with comprehensive audit logging.

Single Sign-On (SSO)Premium

Secure access to multiple systems with one login for streamlined user management.

SPAM Filters

Detect and block unsolicited and malware-laden emails using algorithms and various filtering techniques.

Self-Service(3)

Customer Forum

Online community forum enabling customers to ask questions and lead discussions.

Customer Portal

Create unlimited customer portals with unique designs, settings, and content.

Knowledge BaseAI

Create self-service resources with articles, guides, and how-tos. AI chatbot automatically pulls answers from your knowledge base for consistent 24/7 responses.

Support(13)

AI Configuration ServiceAIPremium

Professional setup and configuration of AI features for your team.

Assisted Channels IntegrationPremium

Professional help with integrating various communication channels.

Assisted Domain Parking HelpPremium

Professional help with setting up custom domain configuration.

Chatbot Setup ServiceAIPremium

Professional setup and configuration of AI chatbot system.

Consulting ServicesPremium

Expert consulting for customer service strategy and optimization.

Custom Billing SetupPremium

Custom billing arrangements and payment terms.

Dedicated Account ManagerPremium

Dedicated account manager for enterprise customers.

Design Customization AssistancePremium

Professional help with customizing the appearance of your help desk.

IVR Setup ServicePremium

Professional setup and configuration of IVR system for your call center.

Priority SupportPremium

Prioritized technical support with faster response times.

Product Setup TrainingPremium

Training sessions for product setup and configuration.

Scheduled Release ManagementPremium

Scheduled release management and update coordination.

Service Review Call and ReportsPremium

Regular service review calls and performance reports.

Ticket Management(7)

Agent Collision Detection

Prevents multiple agents from working on the same ticket simultaneously.

Hybrid Ticket Stream

A must-have feature for efficient customer support workflow management.

Merge Tickets

Combine duplicate or related tickets effortlessly into a single conversation.

Responsibility Assignment

Assigns and tracks support ticket ownership, automating transfers between agents.

Split Tickets

Duplicate and assign tickets with multiple issues to different agents for efficient handling.

Ticket Transfers

Transfer tickets between agents and departments for optimal handling.

Ticketing SystemAI

Gathers communication from every channel and organizes it in one place. AI-powered automation rules route, prioritize, and categorize tickets instantly.

Pricing

Small business

$15/agent/month (annual) or $19/month (monthly)
  • AI Chatbot
  • AI Answer Composer
  • AI Answer Improver
  • Ticketing
  • Live chat
  • Knowledgebase
  • Customer Portal
  • Contact forms
  • Automation rules
  • 200+ Integrations
  • Multiple language support
  • Email ticketing
  • Real-time dashboards
  • Chat History
  • Ticket history
  • Merge tickets
  • Split tickets
  • Internal tickets
  • Attachments
  • Ticket mass actions
  • To Solve Algorithm
  • Ticket satisfaction survey
  • Custom tags
  • Custom ticket filters
  • Agent notes to tickets
  • Multiple ticket tabs
  • Business hours
  • 10 Departments
  • Canned messages (20)
  • Predefined answers (20)
  • Chat transcripts
  • File sharing over chat
  • Mobile chat window
  • Chat welcome message
  • Real-time visitors monitor
  • Chat Satisfaction Surveys
  • Custom ticket fields
  • Ticket/Customer insights (CRM)
  • Companies feature
  • Agent ranking
  • Contact groups
  • Copy & Paste images
  • GIFs in tickets
  • Chat button animations
  • Chat button
  • Chat button gallery
  • Chat distribution
  • Chat embedded tracking
  • Online visitors
  • Website visitor tracking
  • 3 Contact forms - Contact us buttons
  • 3 Contact forms - In page
  • 3 Email ticketing - Incoming accounts
  • 3 Email ticketing - Outgoing accounts
  • 2 Live chat buttons
  • Slack notifications
  • Customer forum
  • Feedback buttons
  • WYSIWYG editor
  • Password validator and audit log
  • HTTPS encryption
  • GDPR compliance
  • Multiple data centers
  • 1 Knowledge base
  • Language adaptable widgets
  • Custom domain parking
  • Analytics overview
  • Event Rules (50)
  • Time Rules (30)
  • SLA Rules (5)
  • Contact Fields
  • Email forwarding
  • Email notifications
  • Email templates
  • Hybrid ticket stream
  • Online ticket history
  • Pause feature
  • Responsibility assignment
  • Search & Replace
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA)
  • Sounds configuration
  • SPAM filters
  • Tags
  • Ticket export
  • Ticket filters (300)
  • Time tracking (addon)
  • Automation rules
  • 24/7 best effort support

Medium business

Popular
$29/agent/month (annual) or $35/month (monthly)
  • Everything in Small plan
  • Call center & IVR
  • Time Rules
  • Reports
  • Proactive chat invitations
  • Agent ratings
  • Sound configuration
  • Service levels (SLA)
  • Call Queueing
  • IVR
  • In-call recordings
  • Call routing & transfers
  • Automatic callback
  • Call button
  • Call detail records
  • Call device scheduling
  • Internal calls
  • Softphones
  • Supported call devices
  • Unlimited call recordings
  • Video call
  • Agent availability monitoring
  • Agent ranking overview
  • Agent report
  • Channel report
  • Department report
  • Performance report
  • SLA compliance report
  • SLA log report
  • Tag reports
  • Time report
  • Benchmarks and leaderboards
  • Gamification levels
  • Rewards & Badges
  • 20 Departments
  • Canned messages (100)
  • Predefined answers (100)
  • 10 Contact forms - Contact us buttons
  • 10 Contact forms - In page
  • 10 Email ticketing - Incoming accounts
  • 10 Email ticketing - Outgoing accounts
  • 5 Live chat buttons
  • Ticket filters (500)
  • 1 Knowledge base
  • Mobile help desk apps
  • 24/7 support

Large business

$49/agent/month (annual) or $59/month (monthly)
  • Everything in Medium plan
  • SSO
  • Custom roles
  • Time tracking & Audit log
  • Audit log
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X (Twitter)
  • Viber
  • Telegram
  • WhatsApp
  • 2-Step verification
  • Ban IPs
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • API Keys (10)
  • 150 Departments
  • Canned messages (500)
  • Predefined answers (500)
  • 50 Contact forms - Contact us buttons
  • 50 Contact forms - In page
  • 50 Email ticketing - Incoming accounts
  • 50 Email ticketing - Outgoing accounts
  • 50 Live chat buttons
  • Ticket filters (1000)
  • 2 Knowledge bases
  • Event Rules (500)
  • Time Rules (200)
  • Branding (custom domain)
  • Assisted domain parking help
  • Design customization assistance

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying LiveAgent

Monthly$19/mo
Yearly$228/yr
5-Year Total$1.1k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~25 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyModerate

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$228
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$684
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$1.1k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 165 features at moderate complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a LiveAgent alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 165 features.

Buy LiveAgent

Better Value
Monthly cost$190/mo
3-year total$6,840
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$204,000
Maintenance$3,060/mo
3-year total$314,160
Dev time~17 months

Buying LiveAgent saves ~$307,320 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 165 features and a BuildScore of 3/5. Actual costs vary.