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Alternatives to LiveChat

12 alternatives to LiveChat that do the same job, ranked by how many of its jobs and business types they share. LiveChat: Essential $19/user/mo billed annually.

ToolWhat it doesEntry priceChecked
LiveChat (the original)Live chat software for websites.Essential $19/user/mo billed annuallyOct 15, 2026
Acuity SchedulingAppointment scheduling with intake forms and payments.Starter $16/mo annual ($20 monthly); Standard $27 ($34); 7-day trialOct 15, 2026
ChatbaseBuild AI chatbots trained on your own content.Hobby $32/mo billed yearly ($40 monthly)Oct 15, 2026
CrispCustomer messaging platform with chatbot and shared inbox.Mini $45/mo per workspace; Essentials $95/mo; free plan features referencedOct 15, 2026
CustomGPT.aiNo-code custom AI agents trained on business content.Standard $99/mo; Premium $499/mo; 7-day trialOct 15, 2026
FilloutForm builder with integrations.Free forever; Starter $15/mo annualOct 15, 2026
IntercomAI customer service agent and helpdesk.Helpdesk $19/seat/mo + Fin AI Agent $0.99/outcome; Advanced $85/seatOct 15, 2026
JotformOnline forms, including HIPAA-ready forms and AI agents.Contact for pricing*Oct 15, 2026
PaperformForm builder with payments and booking.Free forever plan; paid tiers availableOct 15, 2026
Smith.aiAI and human virtual receptionists that answer calls, chats and qualify leads.Free forever 25 calls/mo (AI); receptionist plans from $300/mo (30 calls), $810/mo (90 calls)Oct 15, 2026
TallyFree form builder.Free; Pro $24/mo; Business $74/moOct 15, 2026
TidioLive chat and AI chatbot for websites.Starter $24.17/mo (100 conversations); Growth from $49.17; 7-day trialOct 15, 2026
TypeformConversational forms and surveys.Contact for pricing*Oct 15, 2026

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Chatbase

Hobby $32/mo billed yearly ($40 monthly)

Build AI chatbots trained on your own content.

Intake & formsInternal automation & agents

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Chatbase ↗

Crisp

Mini $45/mo per workspace; Essentials $95/mo; free plan features referenced

Customer messaging platform with chatbot and shared inbox.

Intake & formsFollow-up & client updates

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Crisp ↗

CustomGPT.ai

Standard $99/mo; Premium $499/mo; 7-day trial

No-code custom AI agents trained on business content.

Intake & formsInternal automation & agents

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit CustomGPT.ai ↗

Intercom

Helpdesk $19/seat/mo + Fin AI Agent $0.99/outcome; Advanced $85/seat

AI customer service agent and helpdesk.

Intake & formsFollow-up & client updates

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Intercom ↗

Jotform

Free plan; paid prices not in snapshot textFree tier

Online forms, including HIPAA-ready forms and AI agents.

Intake & forms

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Jotform ↗

Smith.ai

Free forever 25 calls/mo (AI); receptionist plans from $300/mo (30 calls), $810/mo (90 calls)Free tier

AI and human virtual receptionists that answer calls, chats and qualify leads.

AI receptionist & after-hours callsIntake & formsBook & reschedule

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Smith.ai ↗

Tidio

Starter $24.17/mo (100 conversations); Growth from $49.17; 7-day trial

Live chat and AI chatbot for websites.

Intake & formsFollow-up & client updates

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Tidio ↗

Typeform

Paid plans; one plan shown at $266/mo after 14-day trial; base tier not clearly parsed

Conversational forms and surveys.

Intake & forms

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Typeform ↗