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Google Dialogflow vs Jivochat

Google Dialogflow logo

Google Dialogflow

Live Chat

Google's conversational AI platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Jivochat logo

Jivochat

Live Chat

All-in-one communication platform for customer engagement

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Google Dialogflow usage-based pricing expected but specific rates not confirmed; Jivochat the free plan keeps only 2 months of chat history and has no CRM
  • They diverge on capability: Google Dialogflow covers NLU and NLG, Jivochat covers Live chat.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Dialogflow and Jivochat actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Dialogflow and Jivochat differ
AttributeGoogle DialogflowJivochat
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Messaging apps, Voice assistantsWeb, Mobile app, IOS, Android
Founded19982008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Google Dialogflow

  • NLU and NLG
  • Multi-language support
  • Integration with Google services
  • Webhooks
  • Google Cloud
  • Facebook
  • Mobile support
  • Messaging apps support

Only in Jivochat

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

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Telegram
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Google Dialogflow

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

Jivochat

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

Where each one falls short

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

Google Dialogflow

  • Usage-based pricing expected but specific rates not confirmed
  • Free tier details not documented in available content

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

Google Dialogflow

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • 100 requests/day
    • Basic NLU
  • Standard$0.005/month
    • Pay per request
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom SLAs
    • Dedicated support

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 Google Dialogflow if

  • You need nlu and nlg.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Messaging apps, Voice assistants.
  • You also want multi-language support.
Google Dialogflow review

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.
Jivochat review

Questions people ask

Is Google Dialogflow or Jivochat better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Dialogflow starts at Free and Jivochat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Dialogflow or Jivochat?
Google Dialogflow starts at Free and Jivochat at Free.
Does Google Dialogflow or Jivochat run on more platforms?
Google Dialogflow runs on Web, Mobile, Messaging apps, Voice assistants. Jivochat runs on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android.
Can I use Google Dialogflow for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Google Dialogflow best used for?
Google Dialogflow is most often used for customer engagement, lead generation, customer support, sales automation. Of those, customer engagement and lead generation are not what Jivochat is typically brought in for.
What can Google Dialogflow do that Jivochat cannot?
Google Dialogflow covers NLU and NLG, Multi-language support, Integration with Google services, Webhooks. Jivochat covers Live chat, Phone integration, Email support, Chatbot builder. Both handle Slack, Telegram, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Google Dialogflow: How is Google Dialogflow priced?

Dialogflow uses usage-based pricing through Google Cloud. Costs vary based on the number of requests, interactions, or queries depending on the specific Dialogflow edition (Standard or Enterprise).

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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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Google Dialogflow: Does Google Dialogflow offer a free tier?

Google Cloud typically provides free tier access for Dialogflow, but specific free quota limits depend on the Dialogflow edition and must be verified in the Google Cloud Console.

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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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Google Dialogflow: What factors affect Dialogflow pricing beyond request volume?

Dialogflow pricing depends on request volume, concurrent users, AI model complexity, data processing volume, and additional features or third-party integrations used.

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Google Dialogflow: Where can I find exact Dialogflow pricing rates for my use case?

Exact per-query pricing and free tier limits are documented in the Google Cloud Console under Dialogflow billing. Regional pricing variations apply, and enterprise customers can contact Google Cloud sales.

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