Which to choose
Choose LiveChat if your agents answer visitors one by one.
Choose AChat if you want something free on your page today, with no trial to run out.
Side by side
| Feature | AChat | LiveChat |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan with no end date | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Ready-made chat to add to a page | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Run it on your own servers | No | Not stated on the pages we checked |
What AChat doesn't do
The AChat widget shows an anonymous room or an open community channel. It isn't an agent inbox or a developer SDK, and anyone on the page can read the room unless it has a password.
What each costs
LiveChat
| Plan | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | US$19 per person a monthbilled yearly | Their page (opens in a new tab) |
| Essential | US$25 per person a monthbilled monthly | Their page (opens in a new tab) |
| Growth | US$79 per person a monthbilled yearly | Their page (opens in a new tab) |
| Growth | US$99 per person a monthbilled monthly | Their page (opens in a new tab) |
Check it yourself
Prices change. Open their site before you decide.
LiveChat website (opens in a new tab)