LiveChat
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The Best AI Live Chat Software for Business
How to Replace LiveChatOverview
Features
80 features across 11 categories
AI(7)
AI-generated summaries of conversations without reading entire transcripts
AI-powered assistant equipped with knowledge about LiveChat to help agents with daily tasks
Get AI-powered reply suggestions from imported knowledge sources
Real-time AI sentiment analysis during chats to better understand customers
Get one-click tag suggestions during chats based on previous tagging patterns
AI tools for rephrasing, summarizing, correcting grammar, and expanding text in messages
Suite of AI-powered text and communication enhancement tools
API & Integration(6)
API for programmatic chat management and integration
JavaScript API for customizing chat widget behavior
SDK for building custom customer-facing integrations
Customer SDK, Webhooks, Chat Widget JS API, Chat API, and Reports API for custom integrations
API for accessing and retrieving report data
Real-time webhooks for custom event handling
Automation(2)
AI-powered chatbots to handle routine customer service tasks and common questions automatically
Set up automated recurring chat campaigns
Chat Tools(14)
Pre-set messages for quick and consistent responses to common inquiries
Store and access historical chat conversations
Access full chat history for context on returning customers
Allow customers to rate their chat experience
Tag conversations for better organization and reporting
Save and review chat transcripts
Transfer conversations between agents seamlessly
Share a short link to direct visitors straight to the chat page
Share files with customers directly through chat
Send automatic messages to visitors who are inactive
A beautiful, highly functional chat widget that can be placed on websites for real-time customer engagement
View visitor messages as they type before sending
Real-time alerts for incoming messages and chat activity
Send formatted messages with enhanced styling and content
Customer Engagement(5)
Customizable buttons to initiate chat conversations
Visual elements to draw visitor attention to the chat widget
Automatically route chats to appropriate agents based on predefined rules
Send targeted messages to specific visitor segments
Track visitor information including browser, device, and behavior on website
Customization(4)
Ensure chat widget is accessible to all users
Create and manage individual agent profiles within the system
Customize the appearance and behavior of the chat widget to match brand identity
Support multiple languages in the chat interface
Messaging Channels(10)
Let visitors message via the Messages app on iOS and macOS, reaching 1.5 billion Apple users
Dedicated chat page for visitors to communicate outside of website widget
Integrate with email marketing software to include visitors in email campaigns
Bring all Facebook communication into LiveChat app for better customer connection
Enable voice calls, video calls, and screen sharing directly within chat conversations
Respond to Instagram messages directly from LiveChat
Embed a high-performance chat widget in mobile apps
Receive and send text messages directly in the LiveChat app
Connect with customers on WhatsApp, the most popular messaging app in the world
Manage X conversations directly in LiveChat
Reporting & Analytics(9)
In-depth reporting tools with advanced filtering and analysis
Detailed performance reports for individual agents
Detailed reports on chat activity and performance metrics
Reports analyzing customer behavior and satisfaction
Export chat data and reports for external analysis
Weekly summaries highlighting the most frequent customer questions
Reports specifically designed for ecommerce metrics and sales tracking
Generate custom reports on demand
Generate detailed reports on chat performance and customer interactions
Sales & Ecommerce(6)
Instant access to customer information during chats
Direct integrations with popular ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce
Track goals and measure sales impact from chat conversations
Send conversation starter messages to engage visitors proactively
Share product information and recommendations directly in chat
Track sales directly from chat interactions and measure impact on revenue
Security(8)
Control access to sensitive data based on user roles
Automatically mask sensitive credit card information in chats
Secure storage of chat data and customer information
Secure encryption for all chat data and communications
Allow agents to log in using Google credentials
Meet HIPAA regulatory requirements for healthcare industry
Enterprise-grade single sign-on authentication
Block specific visitors from initiating chats
Team Management(9)
Create and manage individual agent accounts
Assign different roles and permissions to agents
Set agent availability status and manage online/offline presence
Automatically assign chats to available agents
Set maximum concurrent chats per agent
Monitor and supervise agent chats
Organize agents into groups for better management
Predict staffing needs based on chat volume patterns
Schedule agent working hours and shifts
Pricing
Starter
- ✓Text Intelligence
- ✓Track up to 100 visitors
- ✓1 recurring campaign
- ✓60-day chat history
- ✓Basic widget customization
- ✓24/7/365 Support
- ✓1 user
Team
- ✓Everything in Starter
- ✓Text Intelligence
- ✓Track up to 400 visitors
- ✓Unlimited campaigns
- ✓Unlimited chat history
- ✓Full widget customization
- ✓Basic reporting
- ✓Unlimited users
Business
- ✓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
- ✓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
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Total Cost Comparison
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 ValueBuild Your Own
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