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Gorgias vs Jivochat

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Gorgias

Live Chat

E-commerce helpdesk built for Shopify

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Jivochat logo

Jivochat

Live Chat

All-in-one communication platform for customer engagement

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Jivochat 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; Jivochat the free plan keeps only 2 months of chat history and has no CRM
  • They diverge on capability: Gorgias covers Omnichannel inbox, Jivochat covers Live chat.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gorgias and Jivochat actually diverge.

Attributes where Gorgias and Jivochat differ
AttributeGorgiasJivochat
Starting price$10/monthFree
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile app, IOS, Android
Founded20152008

Identical on both: 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 Jivochat

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Gorgias

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

Jivochat

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

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

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

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 Gorgias if

  • You need omnichannel inbox.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want order management.
Gorgias 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 Gorgias or Jivochat better?
Neither clearly leads. Gorgias starts at $10/month and Jivochat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gorgias or Jivochat?
Jivochat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10/month for Gorgias and Free for Jivochat.
Does Gorgias or Jivochat run on more platforms?
Gorgias 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. 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 Jivochat is typically brought in for.
What can Gorgias do that Jivochat cannot?
Gorgias covers Omnichannel inbox, Order management, Macros, Automation. Jivochat covers Live chat, Phone integration, Email support, Chatbot builder. Both handle Web 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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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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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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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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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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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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