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LiveChat vs Zoho Desk: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of LiveChat and Zoho Desk. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Zoho Desk starts at $7/mo, making it $12/mo cheaper than LiveChat ($19/mo). Zoho Desk offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

LiveChat vs Zoho Desk: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureLiveChatZoho Desk
Starting Price$19/mo$7/mo
Number of Plans45
Free TierNoYes
Pricing Modelper-seatper-seat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Zoho Desk is the more affordable option, starting at $7/mo compared to LiveChat's $19/mo. Both are Customer Support tools with 9 combined pricing plans and 72 features compared.

Zoho Desk stands out with a free plan for getting started.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Customer Support needs.

Pricing Plans
LiveChat
LiveChat
Try it free
Zoho Desk
Zoho Desk
Try it free
Tier 1
Starter
$19/month
Includes
  • Text Intelligence
  • Track up to 100 visitors
  • 1 recurring campaign
  • 60-day chat history
  • Basic widget customization
  • 24/7/365 Support
  • 1 user
Start with Starter
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Gestion des tickets facilitée par e-mail
  • 3 licences utilisateur
Start with Free
Tier 2
Team
$49/month
Includes
  • Text Intelligence
  • Track up to 400 visitors
  • Unlimited campaigns
  • Unlimited chat history
  • Full widget customization
  • Basic reporting
  • Unlimited users
Start with Team
Express
$7/monthCheapest
$7 / year
Includes
  • Messagerie électronique
  • Réseaux sociaux
  • Formulaires Web
  • Attribution directe
  • Workflows
  • Domaine personnalisé
  • Remontées multi-niveaux
  • Calendrier et historique des tickets
  • Gestion des contacts
Start with Express
Tier 3
Business
$79/month
Includes
  • Text Intelligence
  • Track up to 1000 visitors
  • Work scheduler
  • Staffing prediction
  • On-demand reporting
  • Advanced reporting
  • Agent performance
  • SMS and Apple Messages for Business
Start with Business
Standard
$14/monthCheapest
$14 / year
Includes
  • Messagerie professionnelle
  • Messagerie instantanée
  • Forum communautaire
  • IA générative
  • Modes de travail
  • Base de connaissances
  • Widget de libre-service ASAP
  • Niveaux de satisfaction client
  • Rapports et tableaux de bord personnalisés
Start with Standard
Tier 4
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Text Intelligence
  • Customize tracking limit
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Dedicated onboarding
  • White label chat widget
  • Software engineer support
  • Single Sign-on (SSO)
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Alternative payment terms
  • Professional services
  • Service level agreements (SLAs)
Start with Enterprise
ProfessionalPopular
$23/monthCheapest
$23 / year
Includes
  • Téléphonie
  • Blueprints
  • Multiservice
  • Attribution de tickets circulaire
  • Champs de recherche personnalisés
  • Centre d'assistance multilingue
  • Génération de tickets parent-enfant
  • Actions personnalisées
  • Webhooks
Start with Professional
Tier 5
Enterprise
$40/monthCheapest
$40 / year
Includes
  • Agents IA
  • Robot de réponse
  • Zia, assistante IA
  • Tchat en direct (Zoho SalesIQ)
  • Conversations guidées
  • Attribution basée sur les compétences
  • IVR multiniveau
  • Centre d'assistance multimarque
  • Modules personnalisés
  • Sandbox
Start with Enterprise

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Our Pick

Zoho Desk

Zoho Desk offers a free plan, starts at $12/mo lower ($7/mo vs $19/mo), offers 5 tiers vs 4.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Zoho Desk

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose LiveChat if:

  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—LiveChat offers negotiated terms for large deployments
  • LiveChat's 4-tier per-seat structure gives clearer cost visibility for budget planning
  • LiveChat's feature bundling aligns with how Customer Support teams actually work day-to-day

Choose Zoho Desk if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Zoho Desk starts at $7/mo, saving $12/mo compared to LiveChat at $19/mo
  • You need a free plan with Gestion des tickets facilitée par e-mail, 3 licences utilisateur—Zoho Desk offers no-cost access with no credit card required
  • You need 5 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • You want more features built-in—Zoho Desk offers 6 additional features across its plans

Zoho Desk is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $7/mo compared to LiveChat's $19/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Zoho Desk saving approximately $600/month. Zoho Desk offers 5 pricing tiers compared to LiveChat's 4, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, Zoho Desk provides 39 total features versus 33 for LiveChat, offering a richer feature set depending on your specific needs. The pricing math favors Zoho Desk for most team sizes. LiveChat becomes worth the premium only when its differentiating features are central to your workflow.

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Frequently Asked Questions: LiveChat vs Zoho Desk

Which is cheaper, LiveChat or Zoho Desk?
As of March 2026, Zoho Desk starts at a lower price point. LiveChat starts at $19/mo while Zoho Desk starts at $7/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does LiveChat have vs Zoho Desk?
LiveChat offers 4 pricing plans, while Zoho Desk offers 5 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does LiveChat or Zoho Desk offer a free plan?
Zoho Desk offers a free plan, while LiveChat does not. If budget is a concern, Zoho Desk lets you get started at no cost.
Can I save money by paying annually for LiveChat or Zoho Desk?
Both LiveChat and Zoho Desk offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
What is the most popular Zoho Desk plan?
The Professional plan is Zoho Desk's most popular tier, priced at $23/mo. Key features include Téléphonie, Blueprints, Multiservice.
Does LiveChat or Zoho Desk offer custom enterprise pricing?
LiveChat offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Zoho Desk lists all its pricing publicly.
How do LiveChat and Zoho Desk compare for Customer Support?
Both LiveChat and Zoho Desk are Customer Support tools. LiveChat offers 4 plans starting at $19/mo, while Zoho Desk offers 5 plans starting at $7/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Customer Support needs.

Sources

  1. LiveChat Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Zoho Desk Official PricingVendor pricing page

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