LiveChat vs Trengo

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

Live chatBest-in-classChat-onlyOmnichannelWhatsAppSocial

When to choose LiveChat

  • Industry-leading real-time chat
  • Sneak peek (see what customers type before sending)
  • 200+ integrations
  • Publicly traded

When to choose Trengo

  • True omnichannel: WhatsApp Business, Instagram, voice, email in one inbox
  • Strong in European market
  • Flowbot automation

Key differences between LiveChat and Trengo

FactorLiveChatTrengo
Best fitsmall and mid-sized support teamssmall and mid-sized support teams
Starting priceFrom $20/agent/moFrom $15/agent/mo
G2-style rating4.5/54.5/5
Main focusticket management, collaboration, and support operationsomnichannel customer conversations
Categorysmbsmb, mid

LiveChat limitations

  • Not a full helpdesk — ticketing is secondary
  • Full helpdesk requires separate HelpDesk.com product

Trengo limitations

  • Pricing adds up at scale
  • Some integrations less mature than Zendesk

Switching from LiveChat to Trengo or the other way around?

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