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Gorgias vs HubSpot Live Chat

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Gorgias

Live Chat & Chatbots

E-commerce helpdesk built for Shopify

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HubSpot Live Chat logo

HubSpot Live Chat

Live Chat & Chatbots

Live chat integrated with HubSpot CRM platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only HubSpot Live Chat has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gorgias helpdesk plans are metered by ticket volume, scaling from 50 to 5,000 tickets a month rather than a flat per-agent fee; HubSpot Live Chat the Internet Archive's capture of HubSpot's live chat page on 4 January 2022 confirmed live chat is offered free as part of Service Hub, which the page states also has separate premium plans, though no premium figure appeared on the page itself.
  • They diverge on capability: Gorgias covers Omnichannel inbox, HubSpot Live Chat covers Live chat messaging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gorgias and HubSpot Live Chat actually diverge.

Attributes where Gorgias and HubSpot Live Chat differ
AttributeGorgiasHubSpot Live Chat
Starting price$10/monthFree
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile app, IOS, Android
Founded20152006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Live Chat & Chatbots).

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 Gorgias

  • Omnichannel inbox
  • Order management
  • Macros
  • Automation
  • Revenue tracking
  • Self-service
  • Shopify
  • BigCommerce

Only in HubSpot Live Chat

  • Live chat messaging
  • CRM integration
  • Visitor identification
  • Chatbot builder
  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • Gmail
  • Outlook

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Gorgias

  • E-commerce support teams wanting AI-resolved conversations billed only on successful resolutionsnot HubSpot Live Chat

HubSpot Live Chat

  • Customer engagementnot Gorgias
  • Lead generationnot Gorgias
  • Customer supportnot Gorgias
  • Sales automationnot Gorgias

Where each one falls short

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

Gorgias

  • Helpdesk plans are metered by ticket volume, scaling from 50 to 5,000 tickets a month rather than a flat per-agent fee
  • The AI Agent is billed separately per resolved conversation on every plan rather than included in the flat seat or ticket price

HubSpot Live Chat

  • The Internet Archive's capture of HubSpot's live chat page on 4 January 2022 confirmed live chat is offered free as part of Service Hub, which the page states also has separate premium plans, though no premium figure appeared on the page itself.

Pricing, plan by plan

Gorgias

$10/month
  • Starter$10/month
    • 50 tickets/month
    • 3 user seats
    • Email & social
  • Basic$60/month
    • 300 tickets/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Phone support
  • Pro$360/month
    • 2000 tickets/month
    • Advanced automation
    • Revenue statistics
  • Advanced$900/month
    • 5000 tickets/month
    • Dedicated CSM
    • Custom integrations

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 Gorgias if

  • You need omnichannel inbox.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want order management.
Gorgias review

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.
HubSpot Live Chat review

Questions people ask

Is Gorgias or HubSpot Live Chat better?
Neither clearly leads. Gorgias starts at $10/month and HubSpot Live Chat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gorgias or HubSpot Live Chat?
HubSpot Live Chat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10/month for Gorgias and Free for HubSpot Live Chat.
Does Gorgias or HubSpot Live Chat run on more platforms?
Gorgias runs on Web, Ios, Android. HubSpot Live Chat runs on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android.
Can I use HubSpot Live Chat for free?
Yes. HubSpot Live Chat has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Gorgias starts at $10/month.
What is Gorgias best used for?
Gorgias is most often used for e-commerce support teams wanting ai-resolved conversations billed only on successful resolutions. Of those, e-commerce support teams wanting ai-resolved conversations billed only on successful resolutions is not what HubSpot Live Chat is typically brought in for.
What can Gorgias do that HubSpot Live Chat cannot?
Gorgias covers Omnichannel inbox, Order management, Macros, Automation. HubSpot Live Chat covers Live chat messaging, CRM integration, Visitor identification, Chatbot builder. Both handle Web support, Android support.
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