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DelightChat vs Jivochat

DelightChat logo

DelightChat

Customer Support

Omnichannel customer support for D2C brands

From
$29/month
Free plan
No
Jivochat logo

Jivochat

Live Chat

All-in-one communication platform for customer engagement

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Only Jivochat has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: DelightChat startup plan at $29/month has limited features compared to competitors; Jivochat the free plan keeps only 2 months of chat history and has no CRM
  • They diverge on capability: DelightChat covers Unified inbox, Jivochat covers Live chat.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DelightChat and Jivochat actually diverge.

Attributes where DelightChat and Jivochat differ
AttributeDelightChatJivochat
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile app, IOS, Android
CategoryCustomer SupportLive Chat
Founded20202008

Identical on both: 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 DelightChat

  • Unified inbox
  • WhatsApp integration
  • Instagram DM
  • Facebook Messenger
  • Email
  • Order management
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce

Only in Jivochat

  • Live chat
  • Phone integration
  • Email support
  • Chatbot builder
  • CRM
  • Slack
  • Telegram
  • Viber

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

DelightChat

  • E-commerce supportnot Jivochat
  • WhatsApp marketingnot Jivochat
  • Order inquiriesnot Jivochat
  • Social commercenot Jivochat

Jivochat

  • Live chat and messaging support across website and social channelsnot DelightChat
  • Handling customer conversations from one agent inboxnot DelightChat

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

DelightChat

  • Startup plan at $29/month has limited features compared to competitors
  • WhatsApp integration requires the official WhatsApp Business API approval process
  • Limited customization options for workflow automation compared to enterprise alternatives

Jivochat

  • The free plan keeps only 2 months of chat history and has no CRM
  • The Chat API, chat routing and the mobile SDK are all Enterprise only, at $56 per agent per month billed annually
  • The WhatsApp module is a $27 a month add on on every plan including Enterprise
  • The Professional plan caps the account at 100 agents
  • Pricing is per agent, so support cost scales with headcount rather than conversation volume

Pricing, plan by plan

DelightChat

$29/month
  • Startup$29/month
  • Scale$99/month
  • Growth$299/month

Jivochat

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 agents included
    • Online chat for websites and social media integration
    • Basic callback and offline forms
  • Basic$28/month
    • Per-agent pricing ($28/agent/month)
    • Proactive invitations and visitor monitoring
    • Anti-spam protection and JivoChat CRM included
  • Professional$42/month
    • $42 per agent per month
    • Telephony Plus module and WhatsApp integration
    • Chat rescue and chatbot integration
  • Enterprise$56/month
    • $56 per agent per month
    • Mobile SDK and advanced chat routing
    • Unlimited agents (vs 100 cap on other paid tiers)

Which should you pick?

Choose DelightChat if

  • You need unified inbox.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want whatsapp integration.

Choose Jivochat if

  • You need live chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android.
  • You also want phone integration.

Questions people ask

Is DelightChat or Jivochat better?
Neither clearly leads. DelightChat starts at $29/month and Jivochat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DelightChat or Jivochat?
Jivochat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for DelightChat and Free for Jivochat.
Does DelightChat or Jivochat run on more platforms?
DelightChat runs on Web, Ios, Android. Jivochat runs on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android.
Can I use Jivochat for free?
Yes. Jivochat has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DelightChat starts at $29/month.
What is DelightChat best used for?
DelightChat is most often used for e-commerce support, whatsapp marketing, order inquiries, social commerce. Of those, e-commerce support and whatsapp marketing are not what Jivochat is typically brought in for.
What can DelightChat do that Jivochat cannot?
DelightChat covers Unified inbox, WhatsApp integration, Instagram DM, Facebook Messenger. Jivochat covers Live chat, Phone integration, Email support, Chatbot builder. Both handle Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

DelightChat: What channels does DelightChat support for customer communication?

DelightChat unifies WhatsApp, Instagram DMs, Facebook Messenger, email, and live website chat into a single inbox for managing customer conversations.

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Jivochat: How much does JivoChat cost?

JivoChat is free for up to 5 agents. Paid plans start at $28 per agent per month (Basic), $42 per agent (Professional), and $56 per agent (Enterprise). All plans billed annually receive a 30% discount. A 14-day trial is available with no contract required.

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DelightChat: Does DelightChat work with Shopify?

Yes, DelightChat has deep Shopify integration allowing you to view and modify order data while responding to customers, with automatic contact creation for new orders.

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Jivochat: What are the limits for agents in JivoChat plans?

The Free tier includes 5 agents. Basic, Professional, and Enterprise plans cap at 100 agents per organization, except Enterprise which allows unlimited agents at the $56-per-agent-per-month rate.

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DelightChat: Does DelightChat include WhatsApp marketing beyond support?

Yes, DelightChat includes a WhatsApp Marketing suite for sending broadcasts, automating abandoned cart recovery, and sending order tracking notifications.

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