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DelightChat vs LivePerson

DelightChat logo

DelightChat

Customer Support

Omnichannel customer support for D2C brands

From
$29/month
Free plan
No
LivePerson logo

LivePerson

Live Chat

Enterprise-grade conversational AI platform

From
On request
Free plan
No

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DelightChat startup plan at $29/month has limited features compared to competitors; LivePerson no price is published for any of the three tiers, and the page states no cost metric
  • They diverge on capability: DelightChat covers Unified inbox, LivePerson covers Live chat.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DelightChat and LivePerson actually diverge.

Attributes where DelightChat and LivePerson differ
AttributeDelightChatLivePerson
Starting price$29/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile app, IOS, Android, Messaging apps
CategoryCustomer SupportLive Chat
Founded20201995

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 LivePerson

  • Live chat
  • Conversational AI
  • Mobile messaging
  • Intent detection
  • Salesforce
  • Zendesk
  • Slack
  • Webhooks

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 LivePerson
  • WhatsApp marketingnot LivePerson
  • Order inquiriesnot LivePerson
  • Social commercenot LivePerson

LivePerson

  • Conversational AI and messaging across web, SMS and social channelsnot DelightChat
  • Routing customer conversations between bots and human agentsnot 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

LivePerson

  • No price is published for any of the three tiers, and the page states no cost metric
  • Despite advertising minimal add ons, SMS outbound and WhatsApp carry separate charges plus a 15% handling fee
  • X is supported only with additional fees
  • Every route to a figure is a quote request or an RFP

Pricing, plan by plan

DelightChat

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

LivePerson

On request
  • Professional$100/month
    • Live chat
    • Basic AI
    • Automations
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Advanced AI
    • Custom integrations
  • Premium$undefined/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose DelightChat if

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

Choose LivePerson if

  • You need live chat.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android, Messaging apps.
  • You also want conversational ai.

Questions people ask

Is DelightChat or LivePerson better?
Neither clearly leads. DelightChat starts at $29/month and LivePerson at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DelightChat or LivePerson?
DelightChat starts at $29/month and LivePerson at On request.
Does DelightChat or LivePerson run on more platforms?
DelightChat runs on Web, Ios, Android. LivePerson runs on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android, Messaging apps.
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 LivePerson is typically brought in for.
What can DelightChat do that LivePerson cannot?
DelightChat covers Unified inbox, WhatsApp integration, Instagram DM, Facebook Messenger. LivePerson covers Live chat, Conversational AI, Mobile messaging, Intent detection. 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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LivePerson: How much does LivePerson cost?

LivePerson does not publish pricing on its website. The platform operates on a quote-based model with three subscription tiers: Bronze (messaging-first workspace), Silver (with automation and AI features), and Gold (advanced analytics and Generative AI). Customers must request quotes from the sales team.

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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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LivePerson: What are LivePerson's pricing tiers?

LivePerson offers Bronze (includes multi-channel workspace and Intent Manager), Silver (adds AI automation and Conversation Assist), and Gold (adds Generative AI and Proactive Messaging). Each tier includes progressively more advanced AI capabilities and support levels.

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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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LivePerson: Are there additional fees beyond the base LivePerson subscription?

Yes, Proactive Messaging charges carrier rates plus a 15% handling fee, and additional fees apply for certain communication channels like X (formerly Twitter).

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