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🏆 Our Pick
tawk.to
100% Free Live Chat Software
★★★★☆
4.6/5
Get Free → →
LiveAgent
All-in-One Help Desk with Live Chat
★★★★☆
4.5/5
Try LiveAgent → →

📊 Score Breakdown

Category tawk.to LiveAgent Note
Overall 4.6 🏆 4.5 Higher is better
Value for Money 5 🏆 4.8 Higher is better
Ease of Use 5 🏆 4 Higher = easier
Feature Count 19 19 More features
Best Price $0 🏆 $9 Lower is better
Total Wins 4/5 0/5

💰 Pricing Comparison

tawk.to

✓ Free Plan Available
Unlimited agents, unlimited chats — forever free
Remove Branding
$19
month
💡 Free trial: N/A — Free forever

LiveAgent

✓ Free Plan Available
Limited features, 1 button, 1 chat
Free
Free
limited
Small
$9
agent/month (annual)
Medium
$29
agent/month (annual)
💡 Free trial: 30-day free trial

🔧 Feature Comparison

Feature tawk.to LiveAgent
Live Chat
AI Chatbot
Mobile App
Canned Responses
File Sharing
Visitor Tracking
Proactive Chat
Chat History
Multi-language
Email Ticketing
Knowledge Base
Video Chat
Co-browsing
Screen Sharing
Chat Routing
Analytics
CRM Integration
API Access
Widget Customization
Team Management
Reports
Unlimited Agents
White-label

⚖️ Pros & Cons

tawk.to

✅ Pros

  • Completely free with no per-agent fees
  • Unlimited chats and agents
  • Very easy to set up (under 5 minutes)
  • Strong mobile app
  • Active community and support

❌ Cons

  • 'Powered by tawk.to' branding on free plan
  • AI bot limited compared to paid competitors
  • Interface feels dated
  • Limited automation workflows

LiveAgent

✅ Pros

  • Incredible feature set for the price
  • Built-in call center
  • 140+ integrations
  • Excellent customer support
  • Video chat included

❌ Cons

  • Interface feels a bit dated
  • Free plan very limited
  • Can be overwhelming for simple use cases
  • Slower performance on some plans
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Our Verdict: tawk.to Wins

tawk.to comes out ahead with 4 out of 5 comparison categories. The free plan makes it especially compelling for budget-conscious users.

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