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When to choose Freshservice
- Great ITIL alignment
- Intuitive interface
- Good asset management
Freshservice vs LiveChat
Choosing between Freshservice and LiveChat? Both platforms can work for customer support teams, but they usually fit different company sizes, workflows, and budget expectations.
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When to choose LiveChat
- Industry-leading real-time chat
- Sneak peek (see what customers type before sending)
- 200+ integrations
- Publicly traded
Key differences between Freshservice and LiveChat
| Factor | Freshservice | LiveChat |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | IT and internal service teams | small and mid-sized support teams |
| Starting price | From $19/agent/mo | From $20/agent/mo |
| G2-style rating | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Main focus | ITSM workflows, service requests, and asset-related support | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations |
| Category | itsm | smb |
Freshservice limitations
- Can get expensive with add-ons
- Customization limits compared to Jira
LiveChat limitations
- Not a full helpdesk — ticketing is secondary
- Full helpdesk requires separate HelpDesk.com product
Switching from Freshservice to LiveChat or the other way around?
Use Help Desk Migration to move tickets, customers, agents, groups, comments, attachments, and historical support data with less manual work.