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LiveAgent vs UserVoice

LiveAgent logo

LiveAgent

Customer Support

All-in-one help desk software

From
Free
Rated
-
UserVoice logo

UserVoice

Customer Support

Plans that scale with your team

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: LiveAgent social and messaging channels are separately priced add ons rather than plan features, at $19 to $39 a month each on top of the seat price; UserVoice no tier names, prices or billing cycles are published on the pricing page; every call to action reads Talk to an Expert rather than showing a figure
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LiveAgent and UserVoice actually diverge.

Attributes where LiveAgent and UserVoice differ
AttributeLiveAgentUserVoice
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2004Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Customer Support).

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 LiveAgent

  • Ticketing system
  • Live chat
  • Call center
  • Social media
  • Knowledge base
  • Customer portal
  • WordPress
  • Shopify

Only in UserVoice

Nothing recorded that LiveAgent does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

LiveAgent

  • Multichannel help desk covering email, chat, calls and social messagesnot UserVoice
  • Ticketing and shared inbox for customer support teamsnot UserVoice

UserVoice

  • Collecting and prioritizing customer feedback from multiple channelsnot LiveAgent
  • Building internal feedback portals for product teamsnot LiveAgent
  • Mapping customer needs to product roadmap decisionsnot LiveAgent
  • Consolidating voice of customer across feedback channelsnot LiveAgent

Where each one falls short

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

LiveAgent

  • Social and messaging channels are separately priced add ons rather than plan features, at $19 to $39 a month each on top of the seat price
  • The entry plan is limited to 3 email accounts, 2 live chat buttons and 3 contact forms
  • WhatsApp numbers are rationed by plan, at 5 on Large Business and 20 on Enterprise
  • The advertised prices require annual billing, and monthly billing raises the entry plan from $10 to $13 per agent
  • Every published price is a discounted rate against a higher regular price

UserVoice

  • No tier names, prices or billing cycles are published on the pricing page; every call to action reads Talk to an Expert rather than showing a figure
  • Pricing is based on feedback volume and which integrations are connected rather than a flat seat price, so cost cannot be estimated without a sales conversation

Pricing, plan by plan

LiveAgent

Free
  • Small Business$10/month
    • Ticketing
    • Live chat
    • Knowledge base
  • Medium Business$19/month
    • Everything in Small
    • Call center
    • IVR
  • Large Business$33/month
    • Everything in Medium
    • Social channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber)
  • Enterprise$46/month
    • Everything in Large
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Priority support

UserVoice

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UserVoice review.

Which should you pick?

Choose LiveAgent if

  • You need ticketing system.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want live chat.

Choose UserVoice if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is LiveAgent or UserVoice better?
Neither clearly leads. LiveAgent starts at Free and UserVoice at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LiveAgent or UserVoice?
LiveAgent starts at Free and UserVoice at Free.
Does LiveAgent or UserVoice run on more platforms?
LiveAgent runs on Web, Ios, Android. UserVoice runs on Web.
Can I use LiveAgent for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is LiveAgent best used for?
LiveAgent is most often used for multichannel help desk covering email, chat, calls and social messages, ticketing and shared inbox for customer support teams. Of those, multichannel help desk covering email, chat, calls and social messages and ticketing and shared inbox for customer support teams are not what UserVoice is typically brought in for.
What can LiveAgent do that UserVoice cannot?
LiveAgent covers Ticketing system, Live chat, Call center, Social media.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

LiveAgent: How much does LiveAgent cost?

LiveAgent charges per agent on annual billing: Small Business at $10/agent/month, Medium at $19/agent/month, Large at $33/agent/month, and Enterprise at $46/agent/month (regular rates are $15, $29, $49, and $69 respectively). Monthly billing costs 30% more.

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UserVoice: Does UserVoice charge per user seat or by usage?

UserVoice uses a usage-based pricing model that scales with what you use, never by seat. Costs depend on feedback volume, tools leveraged, and integrations connected, not the number of people on your team.

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LiveAgent: Does LiveAgent offer a free trial?

Yes, LiveAgent provides a 30-day free trial with no credit card required, offering full access to all features including AI agents.

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UserVoice: Can I try UserVoice before committing to a paid plan?

Yes, UserVoice offers 30-day free trials after booking a demo. No credit card is required to start the trial.

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LiveAgent: Are AI agents included in all LiveAgent plans?

Yes, all LiveAgent plans include free AI agents with features like chatbots, answer assistants, human handover, and autoresponders.

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UserVoice: What happens if I need help during onboarding?

UserVoice includes expert onboarding and dedicated customer success manager support with all paid plans to help you get started.

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