LiveAgent vs osTicket

Choosing between LiveAgent and osTicket? Both platforms can work for customer support teams, but they usually fit different company sizes, workflows, and budget expectations.

AffordableLive chatCall centerOpen-sourceFreePHP

When to choose LiveAgent

  • Excellent live chat and call center features
  • Very affordable
  • 200+ integrations

When to choose osTicket

  • Open-source
  • Highly customizable
  • Free

Key differences between LiveAgent and osTicket

FactorLiveAgentosTicket
Best fitsmall and mid-sized support teamssmall teams and budget-conscious organizations
Starting priceFrom $9/agent/moFree plan / low-cost entry
G2-style rating4.5/54.1/5
Main focusticket management, collaboration, and support operationsticket management, collaboration, and support operations
Categorysmbfree

LiveAgent limitations

  • UI is somewhat cluttered
  • Mobile app lacks features

osTicket limitations

  • Very outdated UI
  • Requires PHP/MySQL knowledge

Switching from LiveAgent to osTicket or the other way around?

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