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Best LiveChatAI alternatives in India (2026)

LiveChatAI is a helpdesk software product from LiveChatAI, Ankara, priced at On request with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 16 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to LiveChatAI are Tidio (Free plan), LiveAgent (Free plan), Desku (On request), eesel AI (On request) and ProProfs Help Desk (Free plan). Tidio is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,400/month.

Why businesses look for a LiveChatAI alternative

Indian support and GST

LiveChatAI is built in Turkey. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

LiveChatAI alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches LiveChatAI's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
LiveChatAI logoLiveChatAI (current)On requestYesWebNo4.3/5
1Tidio logoTidioFree planYesWebNo4.4/5
2LiveAgent logoLiveAgentFree planYesWebNo4.6/5
3Desku logoDeskuOn requestYesWebNo4.3/5
4eesel AI logoeesel AIOn requestYesWebNo4.3/5
5ProProfs Help Desk logoProProfs Help DeskFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
6Wonderchat logoWonderchatOn requestYesWebNo4.2/5
7Quickchat AI logoQuickchat AIOn requestYesWebNo4.2/5
8CommBox logoCommBoxOn requestNoWebNo4/5
9Zoho Desk logoZoho DeskFree planYesWebYes4.8/5
10ChatBot logoChatBotOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
11Hiver logoHiverFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
12Freshdesk logoFreshdeskFree planYesWebYes4.8/5
13Help Scout logoHelp ScoutFree planYesWebNo4.6/5
14HubSpot Service Hub logoHubSpot Service HubFree planYesWebNo4.6/5
15Salesforce Service Cloud logoSalesforce Service CloudFree · paid from $25/user/moYesWebNo4.6/5
16Jira Service Management logoJira Service ManagementFree planYesWebNo4.6/5
17UVdesk logoUVdeskFree planYesWebYes4.6/5
18Intercom logoIntercom₹2,400/moNoWebNo4.5/5
19Desk365 logoDesk365Free planYesWebYes4.6/5
20Talkative logoTalkativeOn requestNoWebNo4/5

Top 10 LiveChatAI alternatives in detail

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1. Tidio

Tidio · Szczecin · Helpdesk software · 4.4/5

Live chat and AI chatbots.

Free plan

Free plan available

Key features

  • Website chat widget
  • Billable-conversation based plans
  • Multichannel inbox
  • Flows visual chatbot builder (metered by visitors reached)
  • Macros (Growth and above)
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3. Desku

Desku · Wilmington · Helpdesk software · 4.3/5

AI customer service software with a shared inbox, chatbot and support automation.

On request

Free plan available

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4. eesel AI

eesel AI · Middletown · Helpdesk software · 4.3/5

AI agents that answer customer service tickets and chats inside helpdesks like Zendesk and Freshdesk.

On request

Free plan available

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6. Wonderchat

Wonderchat Private Limited · Singapore · Helpdesk software · 4.2/5

AI support agent that deflects repetitive customer questions on your website.

On request

Free plan available

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8. CommBox

CommBox · Glil Yam · Helpdesk software · 4/5

AI omnichannel customer experience platform with chatbots and a unified agent workspace.

On request

Free trial

Compared with LiveChatAI

  • No free plan, unlike LiveChatAI
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9. Zoho Desk

Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Helpdesk software · 4.8/5

Context-aware helpdesk with multichannel ticketing.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with LiveChatAI

  • Built in India (Chennai)

Key features

  • Ticket Management
  • Agent Productivity
  • Real Time Collaboration
  • Work modes
  • Parent-child ticketing
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10. ChatBot

ChatBot.com · Boston · Helpdesk software · 3.9/5

AI chatbot software that answers customer questions on websites and messaging channels.

On request

Free trial

Compared with LiveChatAI

  • No free plan, unlike LiveChatAI

LiveChatAI alternatives by what you need

How to choose a LiveChatAI alternative

  • List your channels and check each is native — WhatsApp especially.
  • Knowledge base quality deflects tickets; look at the editor and search.
  • Compare per-agent pricing across tiers; the features you need may sit two tiers up.

LiveChatAI alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to LiveChatAI in 2026?+

The closest matches to LiveChatAI on App Advisor are Tidio (Free plan), LiveAgent (Free plan), Desku (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match LiveChatAI, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to LiveChatAI?+

Yes. 16 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Tidio (Free plan), LiveAgent (Free plan), Desku (On request). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to LiveChatAI?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Intercom starts lowest at ₹2,400/mo. Tidio also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to LiveChatAI?+

Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Desk (Free plan), Hiver (Free plan), Freshdesk (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

LiveChatAI vs Tidio: which is better?+

Tidio is the closest match to LiveChatAI in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these LiveChatAI alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in helpdesk software or a category LiveChatAI also covers, and LiveChatAI's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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