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The Best AI Live Chat Software for Business

How to Replace LiveChat

Overview

LiveChat is an intuitive customer service software that enables businesses to engage with website visitors through live chat, automate customer service with AI chatbots, and improve sales and customer satisfaction. Quick to set up and easy to use, it helps 35,000+ companies increase online sales, improve customer satisfaction, and automate support.

Features

80 features across 11 categories

AI(7)

Chat SummaryAIPremium

AI-generated summaries of conversations without reading entire transcripts

Copilot - AI AssistantAIPremium

AI-powered assistant equipped with knowledge about LiveChat to help agents with daily tasks

Reply SuggestionsAIPremium

Get AI-powered reply suggestions from imported knowledge sources

Sentiment AnalysisAIPremium

Real-time AI sentiment analysis during chats to better understand customers

Tag SuggestionsAIPremium

Get one-click tag suggestions during chats based on previous tagging patterns

Text EnhancementAIPremium

AI tools for rephrasing, summarizing, correcting grammar, and expanding text in messages

Text IntelligenceAIPremium

Suite of AI-powered text and communication enhancement tools

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

API & Integration(6)

Chat API

API for programmatic chat management and integration

Chat Widget JS API

JavaScript API for customizing chat widget behavior

Customer SDK

SDK for building custom customer-facing integrations

LiveChat APIs

Customer SDK, Webhooks, Chat Widget JS API, Chat API, and Reports API for custom integrations

Reports API

API for accessing and retrieving report data

Webhooks

Real-time webhooks for custom event handling

Automation(2)

ChatBotAIPremium

AI-powered chatbots to handle routine customer service tasks and common questions automatically

Recurring Campaigns

Set up automated recurring chat campaigns

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Chat Tools(14)

Canned Responses

Pre-set messages for quick and consistent responses to common inquiries

Chat Archives

Store and access historical chat conversations

Chat History

Access full chat history for context on returning customers

Chat Ratings

Allow customers to rate their chat experience

Chat Tags

Tag conversations for better organization and reporting

Chat Transcripts

Save and review chat transcripts

Chat Transfer

Transfer conversations between agents seamlessly

Direct Chat Link

Share a short link to direct visitors straight to the chat page

File Sharing

Share files with customers directly through chat

Inactivity Messages

Send automatic messages to visitors who are inactive

Live Chat Widget

A beautiful, highly functional chat widget that can be placed on websites for real-time customer engagement

Message Sneak-Peek

View visitor messages as they type before sending

Notifications

Real-time alerts for incoming messages and chat activity

Rich Messages

Send formatted messages with enhanced styling and content

Customer Engagement(5)

Chat Buttons

Customizable buttons to initiate chat conversations

Eye-Catchers

Visual elements to draw visitor attention to the chat widget

Routing Rules

Automatically route chats to appropriate agents based on predefined rules

Targeted Messages

Send targeted messages to specific visitor segments

Visitor Tracking

Track visitor information including browser, device, and behavior on website

Customization(4)

Accessibility

Ensure chat widget is accessible to all users

Agent Profiles

Create and manage individual agent profiles within the system

Chat Widget Customization

Customize the appearance and behavior of the chat widget to match brand identity

Language Support

Support multiple languages in the chat interface

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Messaging Channels(10)

Apple Messages for BusinessPremium

Let visitors message via the Messages app on iOS and macOS, reaching 1.5 billion Apple users

Chat Page

Dedicated chat page for visitors to communicate outside of website widget

Email IntegrationPremium

Integrate with email marketing software to include visitors in email campaigns

Facebook Messenger Integration

Bring all Facebook communication into LiveChat app for better customer connection

In-Chat Voice, Video & Screen-Sharing

Enable voice calls, video calls, and screen sharing directly within chat conversations

Instagram Integration

Respond to Instagram messages directly from LiveChat

Mobile Apps Integration

Embed a high-performance chat widget in mobile apps

SMSPremium

Receive and send text messages directly in the LiveChat app

WhatsApp Integration

Connect with customers on WhatsApp, the most popular messaging app in the world

X (Twitter) IntegrationPremium

Manage X conversations directly in LiveChat

Also in: Attentive

Reporting & Analytics(9)

Advanced ReportingPremium

In-depth reporting tools with advanced filtering and analysis

Agent Reports

Detailed performance reports for individual agents

Chat Reports

Detailed reports on chat activity and performance metrics

Customer Reports

Reports analyzing customer behavior and satisfaction

Data Export

Export chat data and reports for external analysis

Data SummaryAI

Weekly summaries highlighting the most frequent customer questions

Ecommerce Reports

Reports specifically designed for ecommerce metrics and sales tracking

On-Demand ReportingPremium

Generate custom reports on demand

Reports & Analytics

Generate detailed reports on chat performance and customer interactions

Also in: LastPass, Chili Piper, Bitwarden

Sales & Ecommerce(6)

Customer Data

Instant access to customer information during chats

Ecommerce Integrations

Direct integrations with popular ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce

Goals & Sales Tracker

Track goals and measure sales impact from chat conversations

Pre-set Messages

Send conversation starter messages to engage visitors proactively

Product Cards

Share product information and recommendations directly in chat

Sales Tracker

Track sales directly from chat interactions and measure impact on revenue

Security(8)

Access Restriction

Control access to sensitive data based on user roles

Credit Card Masking

Automatically mask sensitive credit card information in chats

Data Storage

Secure storage of chat data and customer information

Encryption

Secure encryption for all chat data and communications

Google Login

Allow agents to log in using Google credentials

HIPAA CompliancePremium

Meet HIPAA regulatory requirements for healthcare industry

Single Sign-On (SSO)Premium

Enterprise-grade single sign-on authentication

Visitor Banning

Block specific visitors from initiating chats

Team Management(9)

Agent Accounts

Create and manage individual agent accounts

Agent Roles

Assign different roles and permissions to agents

Availability

Set agent availability status and manage online/offline presence

Chat Assignment

Automatically assign chats to available agents

Chat Limit

Set maximum concurrent chats per agent

Chat Supervision

Monitor and supervise agent chats

Groups

Organize agents into groups for better management

Staffing PredictionAIPremium

Predict staffing needs based on chat volume patterns

Work SchedulerPremium

Schedule agent working hours and shifts

Pricing

Starter

$19/mo billed annually or $25/mo billed monthly
  • Text Intelligence
  • Track up to 100 visitors
  • 1 recurring campaign
  • 60-day chat history
  • Basic widget customization
  • 24/7/365 Support
  • 1 user

Team

$49/mo per person billed annually or $59/mo per person billed monthly
  • Everything in Starter
  • Text Intelligence
  • Track up to 400 visitors
  • Unlimited campaigns
  • Unlimited chat history
  • Full widget customization
  • Basic reporting
  • Unlimited users

Business

$79/mo per person billed annually or $89/mo per person billed monthly
  • Everything in Team
  • Text Intelligence
  • Track up to 1000 visitors
  • Work scheduler
  • Staffing prediction
  • On-demand reporting
  • Advanced reporting
  • Agent performance
  • SMS and Apple Messages for Business

Enterprise

Custom pricing
  • Everything in Business
  • Text Intelligence
  • Customize tracking limit
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Dedicated onboarding
  • White label chat widget
  • Software engineer support
  • Single Sign-on (SSO)
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Alternative payment terms
  • Professional services
  • Service level agreements (SLAs)

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying LiveChat

Monthly$25/mo
Yearly$300/yr
5-Year Total$1.5k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~9 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $60
SaaS
$300
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $180
SaaS
$900
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $300
SaaS
$1.5k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 80 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a LiveChat alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 80 features.

Buy LiveChat

Better Value
Monthly cost$250/mo
3-year total$9,000
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$60,000
Maintenance$900/mo
3-year total$92,400
Dev time~5 months

Buying LiveChat saves ~$83,400 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 80 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

12 known integrations

Apple Messages for BusinessBigCommerceEmailFacebook MessengerInstagramMailchimpShopifySMSSquarespaceWhatsAppWordPressX (Twitter)