Best Free Live Chat Software

tawk.to is the only major live chat platform that is 100% free forever — unlimited agents, unlimited chats, no credit card required. The only optional paid feature is removing their "Powered by tawk.to" branding ($19/month). HubSpot Live Chat is also genuinely free with unlimited agents, though it requires a free HubSpot account.

A free plan is a permanent tier you can use indefinitely (though with limitations). A free trial is a time-limited test of a paid product. This page focuses on free plans — tools you can use long-term at no cost.

Yes — all the tools on this page have paid plans with more features. The free plan lets you start without commitment, and upgrading is typically just a few clicks. Your chat history and settings are preserved when you upgrade.

Most do. tawk.to, Tidio, Crisp, and HubSpot Live Chat all have iOS and Android apps available on their free plans, so you can respond to chats from your phone.