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Head-to-head · WordPress Live Chat Plugins

Zoho SalesIQ vs HubSpot Live Chat

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho SalesIQ #3 in WordPress Live Chat Plugins 9.1/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Zoho SalesIQ
HubSpot Live Chat #4 in WordPress Live Chat Plugins 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit HubSpot

Zoho SalesIQ leads on 0 checks, HubSpot Live Chat on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZoho SalesIQ · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Zoho SalesIQ
  • Most featuresZoho SalesIQ · 2 of 5

Zoho SalesIQ scores higher on our rubric for wordpress live chat plugins: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Zoho SalesIQ is the better fit for businesses invested in Zoho or needing a free tier. HubSpot Live Chat is the better fit for teams already using HubSpot CRM.

  • Zoho SalesIQ fits best

    Businesses invested in Zoho or needing a free tier

  • HubSpot Live Chat fits best

    Teams already using HubSpot CRM

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Side by side

Feature Zoho SalesIQ 9.1/10 Visit ↗ HubSpot Live Chat 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 9.0
Ranking #3 in WordPress Live Chat Plugins #4 in WordPress Live Chat Plugins
Best for Businesses invested in Zoho or needing a free tier Teams already using HubSpot CRM
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 15 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 20 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho SalesIQ 2/5 · HubSpot Live Chat 0/5
Chatbot support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Visitor tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Proactive chat Not checked yet Not checked yet
Chat routing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Messaging channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes 3 operator licenses and visitor tracking
  • Combines live chat, routing, visitor insights, and custom chatbots
  • Connects with Zoho apps, WordPress, and messaging channels
  • Stores chat history in the HubSpot CRM inbox
  • Routes inquiries and supports team availability hours
  • Agents can reply through the mobile app or Slack
Cons
  • Free plan is capped at 100 chats per month
  • Basic allows only 1 custom chatbot
  • Broader messaging-channel support is reserved for Professional
  • Free chat includes HubSpot branding
  • Bots are limited on both listed plans
  • Verified integrations center on HubSpot CRM, Messenger, and Slack
Our verdict

Zoho SalesIQ brings live-agent chat, visitor tracking, lead qualification, and automated responses together for businesses engaging visitors on websites and mobile apps. Its WordPress integration makes it relevant to site owners who want…

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HubSpot Live Chat connects website visitors with sales and support teams through a customizable chat widget. Teams can set welcome messages, route inquiries to people or teams, and define availability and operating hours. Its chatbot…

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  1. Zoho SalesIQWordPress Live Chat Plugins 9.1Free plan · 15-day trial
  2. HubSpot Live ChatWordPress Live Chat Plugins 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho SalesIQ — where it wins

    • Free plan includes 3 operator licenses and visitor tracking
    • Combines live chat, routing, visitor insights, and custom chatbots
    • Connects with Zoho apps, WordPress, and messaging channels

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is capped at 100 chats per month
    • Basic allows only 1 custom chatbot
    • Broader messaging-channel support is reserved for Professional

  • HubSpot Live Chat — where it wins

    • Stores chat history in the HubSpot CRM inbox
    • Routes inquiries and supports team availability hours
    • Agents can reply through the mobile app or Slack

    Where it doesn't

    • Free chat includes HubSpot branding
    • Bots are limited on both listed plans
    • Verified integrations center on HubSpot CRM, Messenger, and Slack

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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