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Gorgias vs Userlike

Gorgias logo

Gorgias

Live Chat

E-commerce helpdesk built for Shopify

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Userlike logo

Userlike

Live Chat

The leading GDPR-compliant customer messaging

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Userlike has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gorgias no published pricing; customers must sign up or contact sales; Userlike userlike now operates as Lime Connect under Lime Technologies; the free plan is capped at 1 seat, 1 channel and 200 conversations
  • They diverge on capability: Gorgias covers Omnichannel inbox, Userlike covers Live chat.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gorgias and Userlike actually diverge.

Attributes where Gorgias and Userlike differ
AttributeGorgiasUserlike
Starting price$10/monthFree
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierNoYes
Founded20152011

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Live Chat).

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 Userlike

  • Live chat
  • WhatsApp
  • Facebook Messenger
  • SMS
  • Video calls
  • Chatbot
  • Slack
  • Pipedrive

Both cover

  • GDPR
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Gorgias

  • Customer helpdesk automationnot Userlike
  • Omnichannel customer supportnot Userlike
  • AI-powered conversation resolutionnot Userlike

Userlike

  • Teams needing multilingual live chat with WhatsApp support who can tolerate a seat minimum on paid plansnot Gorgias

Where each one falls short

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

Gorgias

  • No published pricing; customers must sign up or contact sales
  • Ticket volume limits range from 50 to 5,000 per month depending on plan
  • Pricing model not transparent; described as scaling with volume

Userlike

  • Userlike now operates as Lime Connect under Lime Technologies; the free plan is capped at 1 seat, 1 channel and 200 conversations
  • The Pro plan has a minimum of 3 seats and Enterprise a minimum of 5 seats, both priced per seat with Enterprise gated behind a custom quote
  • AI Agent, AI Copilot and Workflows are separately priced add-ons starting at 99 euros/month, 19 euros/month per seat and 50 euros/month respectively

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

Userlike

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 widget
    • 1 seat
    • Unlimited chats
  • Team$90/month
    • 4 widgets
    • 4 seats
    • WhatsApp
  • Corporate$290/month
    • 10 widgets
    • 10 seats
    • Analytics
  • Flex$undefined/month
    • Unlimited
    • Custom features
    • Dedicated support

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 Userlike if

  • You need live chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want whatsapp.
Userlike review

Questions people ask

Is Gorgias or Userlike better?
Neither clearly leads. Gorgias starts at $10/month and Userlike at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gorgias or Userlike?
Userlike has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10/month for Gorgias and Free for Userlike.
Does Gorgias or Userlike run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Userlike for free?
Yes. Userlike 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 customer helpdesk automation, omnichannel customer support, ai-powered conversation resolution. Of those, customer helpdesk automation and omnichannel customer support are not what Userlike is typically brought in for.
What can Gorgias do that Userlike cannot?
Gorgias covers Omnichannel inbox, Order management, Macros, Automation. Userlike covers Live chat, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, SMS. Both handle GDPR, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gorgias: Does Gorgias publish pricing on their website?

Specific prices are not listed on the Gorgias pricing page; customers must sign up or contact sales for detailed pricing.

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Userlike: What does the free plan include?

The free plan includes 1 seat, 1 channel, and up to 200 conversations per month. It provides basic features like messenger customization, file sharing, and feedback collection.

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Gorgias: Is AI included on all Gorgias plans?

Yes, AI Agent is included on every plan and pricing is based only on conversations the AI resolves.

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Userlike: What is the cost of the Pro plan and what does it offer?

The Pro plan costs 105 euros per month (or 87 euros per month if billed annually) with a minimum of 3 seats. It includes unlimited channels and conversations, live translation, video calls, basic API access, and analytics.

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Gorgias: Can I add Voice or SMS to any plan?

Yes, Voice and SMS can be added to any plan with pricing scaled by call and text volume.

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Userlike: Is there a trial period before committing to a paid plan?

Yes, the platform offers a 14-day free trial of the Pro plan features. After the trial expires, accounts automatically downgrade to the Free plan unless upgraded.

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Gorgias: How does Gorgias price its helpdesk?

Helpdesk is not priced per agent; instead it scales from 50 to 5,000 tickets per month depending on plan selection.

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Userlike: What add-on costs are available?

Additional features can be added separately: Connect AI Agent from 99 euros per month, Connect AI Copilot from 19 euros per user per month, Workflows from 50 euros per month for 1,000 runs, and WhatsApp Campaigns from 20 euros per month plus Meta fees.

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Userlike: How does billing work on the Pro plan?

The Pro plan is billed monthly or annually, with annual billing offering a 20 percent discount. Unused conversations roll over to subsequent months within the same contract year.

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