Customer Support · head to head
Customerly vs HubSpot Live Chat

Customerly
Customer Support
Customer service suite with live chat and automation
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

HubSpot Live Chat
Live Chat
Live chat integrated with HubSpot CRM platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Customerly usage-based pricing of 0.50 EUR per conversation can become expensive at scale; HubSpot Live Chat no specific pricing published on the live chat product page; pricing requires navigation to separate Marketing Hub pricing page
- They diverge on capability: Customerly covers Live chat, HubSpot Live Chat covers Live chat messaging.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Customerly and HubSpot Live Chat actually diverge.
| Attribute | Customerly | HubSpot Live Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android |
| Category | Customer Support | Live Chat |
| Founded | 2015 | 2006 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Customerly
- Live chat
- Email marketing
- Customer surveys
- Help center
- Automation
- Video chat
- WordPress
- Shopify
Only in HubSpot Live Chat
- Live chat messaging
- CRM integration
- Visitor identification
- Chatbot builder
- Salesforce
- Gmail
- Outlook
- Mobile app support
Both cover
- Slack
- Web support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Customerly
- Customer support
- Lead generation
- Email marketingnot HubSpot Live Chat
- Customer feedbacknot HubSpot Live Chat
HubSpot Live Chat
- Customer engagementnot Customerly
- Lead generation
- Customer support
- Sales automationnot Customerly
Both are used for customer support, lead generation, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Customerly
- Usage-based pricing of 0.50 EUR per conversation can become expensive at scale
- Limited to 11-50 employees according to company size metrics
HubSpot Live Chat
- No specific pricing published on the live chat product page; pricing requires navigation to separate Marketing Hub pricing page
- Live chat pricing bundled with broader Marketing Hub plans rather than offered as standalone product pricing
- Free tier features not detailed on product page, requiring contact or additional navigation for feature clarity
Pricing, plan by plan
Customerly
Free- FreeFree
- 2 teammates
- Live chat
- Basic surveys
- Essential$9/month
- Unlimited chat
- Help center
- Automation
- Startup$29/month
- Video chat
- Funnels
- Priority support
- Pro$79/month
- White label
- Advanced analytics
- API access
HubSpot Live Chat
Free- FreeFree
- Live chat
- CRM
- Basic features
- Starter$50/month
- Marketing automation
- Enhanced features
- Professional$320/month
- Advanced workflows
- Custom reporting
Which should you pick?
Choose Customerly if
- You need live chat.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want email marketing.
Choose HubSpot Live Chat if
- You need live chat messaging.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android.
- You also want crm integration.
Questions people ask
- Is Customerly or HubSpot Live Chat better?
- Neither clearly leads. Customerly starts at Free and HubSpot Live Chat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Customerly or HubSpot Live Chat?
- Customerly starts at Free and HubSpot Live Chat at Free.
- Does Customerly or HubSpot Live Chat run on more platforms?
- Customerly runs on Web, Ios, Android. HubSpot Live Chat runs on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Customerly for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Customerly best used for?
- Customerly is most often used for customer support, lead generation, email marketing, customer feedback. Of those, email marketing and customer feedback are not what HubSpot Live Chat is typically brought in for.
- What can Customerly do that HubSpot Live Chat cannot?
- Customerly covers Live chat, Email marketing, Customer surveys, Help center. HubSpot Live Chat covers Live chat messaging, CRM integration, Visitor identification, Chatbot builder. Both handle Slack, Web support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Customerly: Where is Customerly's data stored?
All data is stored exclusively in the EU, providing GDPR compliance and data residency in European servers.
SourceHubSpot Live Chat: What does HubSpot live chat cost?
HubSpot live chat is available free with core functionality and no credit card required. Premium features are available through Marketing Hub Starter, Professional, and Enterprise plans starting at $7/month annually, with details available on the main pricing page.
SourceCustomerly: What messaging channels does Customerly support?
Customerly integrates live chat, email, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram DMs, and mobile apps into a single unified inbox for managing customer conversations.
SourceHubSpot Live Chat: Is there a free version of HubSpot live chat?
Yes, HubSpot live chat and chatbot builder are available free with core functionality including CRM integration and mobile app access, requiring no credit card to start.
SourceCustomerly: How much of customer support can Customerly automate?
Customerly's AI assistant (Aura) handles up to 60 percent of customer conversations automatically, with the platform designed to handle 71 percent of support volume through automation.
SourceHubSpot Live Chat: What premium features are included in paid HubSpot live chat plans?
Paid tiers include advanced automation and scaling features through Marketing Hub Starter, Professional, and Enterprise editions with varying levels of functionality and support.
SourceRelated pages
More on HubSpot Live Chat
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