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Head-to-head · Video Customer Support Software

LiveCall vs Median

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score LiveCall #2 in Video Customer Support Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit LiveCall
Median #6 in Video Customer Support Software 7.3/10 Free plan · paid from $25/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Median

LiveCall leads on 1 check, Median on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLiveCall · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth

LiveCall scores higher on our rubric for video customer support software: 8.6 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Median offers visual annotation; LiveCall doesn't publish it. LiveCall offers video recording; Median doesn't.

LiveCall is the better fit for teams wanting free video support. Median is the better fit for small teams needing low-cost browser assistance.

  • LiveCall fits best

    Teams wanting free video support

  • Median fits best

    Small teams needing low-cost browser assistance

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Side by side

Feature LiveCall 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Median 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.3
Ranking #2 in Video Customer Support Software #6 in Video Customer Support Software
Best for Teams wanting free video support Small teams needing low-cost browser assistance
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $25/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 3 integrations 18 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LiveCall 3/4 · Median 3/4
Screen sharing ✓ ✓
Co-browsing ✓ ✓
Visual annotation Not published ✓ (best)
Video recording ✓ (best) —
Specs
Included agent seats Not published Not published
Customer platforms Web_mobile Web_mobile
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes video, audio, screen sharing, and staff management
  • Co-browsing guides customers through webpages remotely
  • Web, iOS, Android, and API access support multiple service channels
  • Free Starter plan plus a 14-day trial
  • Co-browsing with cursor guidance, annotations, and customer-approved control
  • Web, API, JavaScript SDK, and many chat and commerce integrations
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to one service URL and one user account
  • Paid tiers require contacting sales for plan details
  • Integration choices center on API, data integrations, and Google Analytics
  • Median does not record session data
  • Advanced pricing is listed per user and billed annually or monthly
  • Enterprise features require a custom contract
Our verdict

LiveCall is a browser-based remote communication platform for businesses that provide online customer service, sales assistance, consultations, and support. It supports video and audio calls, screen sharing, co-browsing, text chat, file…

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Median is a web-based customer support tool for teams that need to guide visitors through websites in real time. Agents can see a visitor’s page, display a cursor, highlight or draw on content, request customer-approved control, and…

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  1. LiveCallVideo Customer Support Software 8.6Free plan
  2. MedianVideo Customer Support Software 7.3Free plan · paid from $25/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • LiveCall — where it wins

    • Free plan includes video, audio, screen sharing, and staff management
    • Co-browsing guides customers through webpages remotely
    • Web, iOS, Android, and API access support multiple service channels

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to one service URL and one user account
    • Paid tiers require contacting sales for plan details
    • Integration choices center on API, data integrations, and Google Analytics
  • Median — where it wins

    • Free Starter plan plus a 14-day trial
    • Co-browsing with cursor guidance, annotations, and customer-approved control
    • Web, API, JavaScript SDK, and many chat and commerce integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Median does not record session data
    • Advanced pricing is listed per user and billed annually or monthly
    • Enterprise features require a custom contract
  • LiveCall8.6/10 · Free plan

    A capable free starting point for teams offering video and audio support.

    Visit LiveCallFull verdict →
  • Median7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $25/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    A low-cost browser assistance tool with strong co-browsing and no session recording.

    Visit MedianFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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