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Jivochat vs SailPoint IdentityIQ

Jivochat logo

Jivochat

Live Chat

All-in-one communication platform for customer engagement

From
Free
Rated
-
SailPoint IdentityIQ logo

SailPoint IdentityIQ

Live Chat

Identity governance and customer engagement 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; SailPoint IdentityIQ high implementation costs ranging from $100,000 to $500,000+ for mid-market enterprises
  • They diverge on capability: Jivochat covers Live chat, SailPoint IdentityIQ covers Identity governance.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Jivochat and SailPoint IdentityIQ actually diverge.

Attributes where Jivochat and SailPoint IdentityIQ differ
AttributeJivochatSailPoint IdentityIQ
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, IOS, AndroidWindows, Linux, Unix
Founded20082005

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

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

Only in SailPoint IdentityIQ

  • Identity governance
  • Customer engagement
  • Risk detection
  • Compliance reporting
  • Salesforce
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • API

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 SailPoint IdentityIQ
  • Handling customer conversations from one agent inboxnot SailPoint IdentityIQ

SailPoint IdentityIQ

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

SailPoint IdentityIQ

  • High implementation costs ranging from $100,000 to $500,000+ for mid-market enterprises
  • Complex policy syntax for identity governance rules with no visual policy builder interface
  • Requires significant IT expertise for on-premises deployment and customization

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)

SailPoint IdentityIQ

On request
  • Professional$200/month
    • Basic identity management
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Advanced features
    • Multi-instance
  • Custom$undefined/month
    • Full customization
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

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.

Choose SailPoint IdentityIQ if

  • You need identity governance.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, Unix.
  • You also want customer engagement.

Questions people ask

Is Jivochat or SailPoint IdentityIQ better?
Neither clearly leads. Jivochat starts at Free and SailPoint IdentityIQ at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Jivochat or SailPoint IdentityIQ?
Jivochat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Jivochat and On request for SailPoint IdentityIQ.
Does Jivochat or SailPoint IdentityIQ run on more platforms?
Jivochat runs on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android. SailPoint IdentityIQ runs on Windows, Linux, Unix.
Can I use Jivochat for free?
Yes. Jivochat has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SailPoint IdentityIQ 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 SailPoint IdentityIQ is typically brought in for.
What can Jivochat do that SailPoint IdentityIQ cannot?
Jivochat covers Live chat, Phone integration, Email support, Chatbot builder. SailPoint IdentityIQ covers Identity governance, Customer engagement, Risk detection, Compliance reporting.

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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SailPoint IdentityIQ: Does SailPoint IdentityIQ support self-hosted deployment?

Yes. IdentityIQ is available for on-premises self-hosted deployment, requiring 4-core CPU (8-core recommended), 16 GB RAM minimum for production, and 100 GB disk space. Supports Linux, Windows Server, AIX, and Solaris.

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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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SailPoint IdentityIQ: What does IdentityIQ manage?

IdentityIQ handles identity lifecycle management, provisioning, access requests, access certifications, role management, policy enforcement, segregation of duties, and compliance management across the enterprise.

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SailPoint IdentityIQ: Is there a SaaS alternative to self-hosted IdentityIQ?

Yes. SailPoint offers IdentityNow as a SaaS alternative to self-hosted IdentityIQ, launched in 2014 for cloud-first deployments and mid-market segments.

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