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When to choose Zendesk
- Massive app marketplace
- Deep customization
- Powerful automations
Zendesk vs LiveChat
Choosing between Zendesk 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 Zendesk and LiveChat
| Factor | Zendesk | LiveChat |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | enterprise and mid-market teams | small and mid-sized support teams |
| Starting price | From $55/agent/mo | From $20/agent/mo |
| G2-style rating | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Main focus | omnichannel customer conversations | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations |
| Category | enterprise, mid | smb |
Zendesk limitations
- Expensive with add-ons
- Steep learning curve
- Complex setup
LiveChat limitations
- Not a full helpdesk — ticketing is secondary
- Full helpdesk requires separate HelpDesk.com product
Switching from Zendesk 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.