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Document360 vs Jivochat

Document360 logo

Document360

Customer Support

Self-service knowledge base software for product documentation

From
On request
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: Document360 no published flat-rate pricing makes it hard to compare costs upfront against competitors.; Jivochat the free plan keeps only 2 months of chat history and has no CRM
  • They diverge on capability: Document360 covers Category Manager, Jivochat covers Live chat.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Document360 and Jivochat actually diverge.

Attributes where Document360 and Jivochat differ
AttributeDocument360Jivochat
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformswebWeb, Mobile app, IOS, Android
CategoryCustomer SupportLive Chat
FoundedUnknown2008

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 Document360

  • Category Manager
  • Eddy AI
  • Article Revision History
  • SSO & Role-Based Access
  • Analytics
  • Multi-language Support
  • API Documentation Tools

Only in Jivochat

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

What people use each for

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

Document360

  • Product and API documentationnot Jivochat
  • Internal knowledge managementnot Jivochat
  • Customer self-service supportnot Jivochat
  • Multi-language documentation portalsnot Jivochat

Jivochat

  • Live chat and messaging support across website and social channelsnot Document360
  • Handling customer conversations from one agent inboxnot Document360

Where each one falls short

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

Document360

  • No published flat-rate pricing makes it hard to compare costs upfront against competitors.
  • Requires a sales quote process rather than instant self-service signup for paid plans.
  • Advanced AI features are usage-metered and may require additional purchases.
  • Smaller teams may find the enterprise-oriented feature set more complex than needed.

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

Document360

On request
  • Custom$undefined/month
    • Team accounts
    • Workspaces
    • Languages

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 Document360 if

  • You need category manager.
  • You work on web.
  • You also want eddy ai.

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 Document360 or Jivochat better?
Neither clearly leads. Document360 starts at On request and Jivochat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Document360 or Jivochat?
Jivochat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Document360 and Free for Jivochat.
Does Document360 or Jivochat run on more platforms?
Document360 runs on web. 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. Document360 starts at On request.
What is Document360 best used for?
Document360 is most often used for product and api documentation, internal knowledge management, customer self-service support, multi-language documentation portals. Of those, product and api documentation and internal knowledge management are not what Jivochat is typically brought in for.
What can Document360 do that Jivochat cannot?
Document360 covers Category Manager, Eddy AI, Article Revision History, SSO & Role-Based Access. Jivochat covers Live chat, Phone integration, Email support, Chatbot builder.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Document360: How is Document360 pricing determined?

Pricing is customized rather than tiered flat-rate, based on team accounts, workspaces, languages, SSO/security needs, knowledge base privacy model, and AI Suite usage.

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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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Document360: Is there a free trial?

Yes, Document360 offers a 14-day free trial with full feature access and no credit card required.

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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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Document360: What compliance and security features are included?

All plans include SOC 2 Type II compliance, SSL encryption, and security features such as roles, permissions, and SSO.

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