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Jivochat vs LivePerson

Jivochat logo

Jivochat

Live Chat

All-in-one communication platform for customer engagement

From
Free
Rated
-
LivePerson logo

LivePerson

Live Chat

Enterprise-grade conversational AI platform

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Jivochat has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Jivochat the free plan keeps only 2 months of chat history and has no CRM; LivePerson no price is published for any of the three tiers, and the page states no cost metric
  • They diverge on capability: Jivochat covers Phone integration, LivePerson covers Conversational AI.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Jivochat and LivePerson actually diverge.

Attributes where Jivochat and LivePerson differ
AttributeJivochatLivePerson
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, IOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile app, IOS, Android, Messaging apps
Founded20081995

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Jivochat

  • Phone integration
  • Email support
  • Chatbot builder
  • CRM
  • Telegram
  • Viber

Only in LivePerson

  • Conversational AI
  • Mobile messaging
  • Intent detection
  • Salesforce
  • Zendesk
  • Webhooks
  • Messaging apps support

Both cover

  • Live chat
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Mobile app support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Jivochat

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

LivePerson

  • Conversational AI and messaging across web, SMS and social channelsnot Jivochat
  • Routing customer conversations between bots and human agentsnot Jivochat

Where each one falls short

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

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

LivePerson

  • No price is published for any of the three tiers, and the page states no cost metric
  • Despite advertising minimal add ons, SMS outbound and WhatsApp carry separate charges plus a 15% handling fee
  • X is supported only with additional fees
  • Every route to a figure is a quote request or an RFP

Pricing, plan by plan

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)

LivePerson

On request
  • Professional$100/month
    • Live chat
    • Basic AI
    • Automations
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Advanced AI
    • Custom integrations
  • Premium$undefined/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

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.

Choose LivePerson if

  • You need conversational ai.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android, Messaging apps.
  • You also want mobile messaging.

Questions people ask

Is Jivochat or LivePerson better?
Neither clearly leads. Jivochat starts at Free and LivePerson at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Jivochat or LivePerson?
Jivochat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Jivochat and On request for LivePerson.
Does Jivochat or LivePerson run on more platforms?
Jivochat runs on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android. LivePerson runs on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android, Messaging apps.
Can I use Jivochat for free?
Yes. Jivochat has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LivePerson starts at On request.
What is Jivochat best used for?
Jivochat is most often used for live chat and messaging support across website and social channels, handling customer conversations from one agent inbox. Of those, live chat and messaging support across website and social channels and handling customer conversations from one agent inbox are not what LivePerson is typically brought in for.
What can Jivochat do that LivePerson cannot?
Jivochat covers Phone integration, Email support, Chatbot builder, CRM. LivePerson covers Conversational AI, Mobile messaging, Intent detection, Salesforce. Both handle Live chat, Slack, Web support, Mobile app support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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LivePerson: How much does LivePerson cost?

LivePerson does not publish pricing on its website. The platform operates on a quote-based model with three subscription tiers: Bronze (messaging-first workspace), Silver (with automation and AI features), and Gold (advanced analytics and Generative AI). Customers must request quotes from the sales team.

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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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LivePerson: What are LivePerson's pricing tiers?

LivePerson offers Bronze (includes multi-channel workspace and Intent Manager), Silver (adds AI automation and Conversation Assist), and Gold (adds Generative AI and Proactive Messaging). Each tier includes progressively more advanced AI capabilities and support levels.

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LivePerson: Are there additional fees beyond the base LivePerson subscription?

Yes, Proactive Messaging charges carrier rates plus a 15% handling fee, and additional fees apply for certain communication channels like X (formerly Twitter).

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