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Groove vs Jivochat

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Groove

Customer Support

Simple, powerful support for growing businesses

From
$12/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
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Jivochat

Live Chat

All-in-one communication platform for customer engagement

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Jivochat has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Groove billed per ticket at $1 rather than per agent, so support cost scales with how many customers get in touch; Jivochat the free plan keeps only 2 months of chat history and has no CRM
  • They diverge on capability: Groove covers Shared inbox, Jivochat covers Phone integration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Groove and Jivochat actually diverge.

Attributes where Groove and Jivochat differ
AttributeGrooveJivochat
Starting price$12/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile app, IOS, Android
CategoryCustomer SupportLive Chat
Founded20112008

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Groove

  • Shared inbox
  • Knowledge base
  • Automation rules
  • Reporting
  • Collision detection
  • Salesforce
  • Zapier
  • Trello

Only in Jivochat

  • Phone integration
  • Email support
  • Chatbot builder
  • CRM
  • Telegram
  • Viber
  • Mobile app support
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Live chat
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Groove

  • Shared inbox and help desk ticketing for small support teamsnot Jivochat
  • Handling email, chat and messaging support in one queuenot Jivochat

Jivochat

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

Where each one falls short

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

Groove

  • Billed per ticket at $1 rather than per agent, so support cost scales with how many customers get in touch
  • A minimum of 250 tickets a month applies, which is a $3,000 annual commitment before any usage
  • A quiet month still pays the 250 ticket floor
  • No mailbox limit is published

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

Groove

$12/month
  • Standard$12/month
    • 1 mailbox
    • Knowledge base
    • Live chat
  • Plus$20/month
    • 5 mailboxes
    • Full reporting
    • Rules
  • Pro$35/month
    • 25 mailboxes
    • Salesforce
    • Enterprise SSO

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 Groove if

  • You need shared inbox.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want knowledge base.
Groove review

Choose Jivochat if

  • You need phone integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android.
  • You also want email support.
Jivochat review

Questions people ask

Is Groove or Jivochat better?
Neither clearly leads. Groove starts at $12/month and Jivochat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Groove or Jivochat?
Jivochat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $12/month for Groove and Free for Jivochat.
Does Groove or Jivochat run on more platforms?
Groove 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. Groove starts at $12/month.
What is Groove best used for?
Groove is most often used for shared inbox and help desk ticketing for small support teams, handling email, chat and messaging support in one queue. Of those, shared inbox and help desk ticketing for small support teams and handling email, chat and messaging support in one queue are not what Jivochat is typically brought in for.
What can Groove do that Jivochat cannot?
Groove covers Shared inbox, Knowledge base, Automation rules, Reporting. Jivochat covers Phone integration, Email support, Chatbot builder, CRM. Both handle Live chat, Slack, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Groove: How is Helply priced?

Helply uses per-ticket pricing at 1 dollar per ticket. This single price covers all features including resolutions, drafts, churn alerts, upsell flags, feature requests, and documentation.

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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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Groove: Do I need to pay per team member for Helply?

No, Helply charges per ticket, not per seat. You can bring your entire team, AEs, PMs, and integrations without additional per-person charges.

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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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Groove: What's included in Helply's per-ticket price?

The per-ticket price of 1 dollar includes resolutions, drafts, churn alerts, upsell flags, feature requests, documentation, and all AI capabilities with no separate add-on charges.

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Groove: Is there a free trial for Helply?

Helply offers a free 12-minute demo walkthrough. Enterprise plans are also available for larger organizations.

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