LiveChat alternative
Heilo vs LiveChat
Live chat for your whole team without per-user pricing.
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- Heilo paid plans from
- $3/mo
- LiveChat paid plans from
- $19 per user/mo (annual)
- Team of 5 agents
- Heilo $12/mo · LiveChat $95/mo (5 × $19, annual)
At a glance
| Feature | Heilo | LiveChat |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat price per workspace | Price per agent (seat) |
| Paid plans from | $3/mo (Starter) | $19 per user/mo (annual) |
| Cost for 5 agents | $12/mo (Pro, up to 10 agents) | $95/mo (5 × $19, annual) |
| Free trial | 3 days, all features, no card | 14 days |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 website, 1 member, 100 conversations/mo | No |
| Remove “Powered by” branding | Included from Pro ($12/mo) | See their pricing page |
LiveChat pricing
LiveChat plans are now sold as “Text”: Essential $19 per user/mo and Growth $79 per user/mo (billed annually), Enterprise custom. 14-day free trial.
Source: LiveChat pricing page, checked on November 1, 2026. livechat.com/pricing/
When LiveChat may be the better choice
- Mature product with a large app marketplace.
- AI agents, ticketing and enterprise security (SOC 2) on higher plans.
Why teams pick Heilo instead
- Heilo Pro: 10 agents for $12/mo total, versus $19 per user on LiveChat.
- Up to 5 websites in one workspace on Pro, 50 on Business.
- Webhooks and REST API on every plan from Pro.
Everything included in Heilo
- Customizable chat widget (colors, position, texts) in 13 languages
- Visitors chat without signing up; returning visitors are recognised
- Real-time inbox with typing indicators and online status
- Send and receive images and files on every plan, Free included
- Conversation history, assignment (manual or automatic), close/reopen
- Many websites in one account, team roles
- Welcome & offline messages, quick replies, keyword chatbot
- JavaScript SDK, REST API and signed webhooks
- Analytics: conversations, first response time, agent performance
- Email alerts when you are offline
Frequently asked questions
Is Heilo cheaper than LiveChat?
Heilo Starter costs $3/mo and Pro costs $12/mo for up to 10 agents and 5 websites, as a flat price per workspace. For a team of 5 agents LiveChat lists $95/mo (5 × $19, annual). Always check current prices on each vendor’s site.
How do I switch from LiveChat to Heilo?
Create a website in Heilo, customise the widget and replace the LiveChat script on your site with Heilo’s one-line embed code. Your team signs in with Google and can start answering chats right away.
Is Heilo free?
Heilo has a free plan forever (1 website, 1 team member, 100 conversations a month), and every new workspace gets a 3-day trial with all features, no credit card needed.
Try Heilo free for 3 days
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Information about LiveChat comes from its public pricing page and was checked on November 1, 2026. Prices and features change, so please verify on LiveChat’s website. LiveChat is a trademark of its owner; Heilo is not affiliated with it.