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Head-to-head · Live Chat Software

Zoho SalesIQ vs JivoChat

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho SalesIQ #4 in Live Chat Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zoho SalesIQ
JivoChat #7 in Live Chat Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit JivoChat

Zoho SalesIQ leads on 0 checks, JivoChat on 1, and 4 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 scoreZoho SalesIQ · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Zoho SalesIQ scores higher on our rubric for live chat software: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

JivoChat leads on included agent seats: 5 agents versus 1 agents.

Zoho SalesIQ is the better fit for zoho-centric teams needing broad live chat. JivoChat is the better fit for small teams needing omnichannel coverage.

  • Zoho SalesIQ fits best

    Zoho-centric teams needing broad live chat

  • JivoChat fits best

    Small teams needing omnichannel coverage

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Side by side

Feature Zoho SalesIQ 8.9/10 Visit ↗ JivoChat 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.5
Ranking #4 in Live Chat Software #7 in Live Chat Software
Best for Zoho-centric teams needing broad live chat Small teams needing omnichannel coverage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $28/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 15 days 14 days
Free trial length 15 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA GDPR
Integrations 20 integrations 50+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho SalesIQ 3/3 · JivoChat 3/3
Website chatbot ✓ ✓
Live agent chat ✓ ✓
Visitor tracking ✓ ✓
Specs
Chat channels Omnichannel Omnichannel
Included agent seats 1 agents 5 agents (best)
Listed integrations Not checked yet 50 apps
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes 3 operators, 100 chats per month, and visitor tracking
  • Supports live chat, chatbots, routing, analytics, and multiple messaging channels
  • Integrates with Zoho apps, CRMs, commerce tools, and popular business platforms
  • Free plan includes website chat and five agents
  • Supports social, messaging, email, and phone channels
  • Offers visitor monitoring, bots, AI responses, and routing
Cons
  • The free plan is limited to 100 chats per month and one brand
  • Paid plans are priced per operator and shown with annual billing
  • Advanced reporting and monitoring are reserved for the Enterprise plan
  • Advanced features require paid agent-based plans
  • Paid pricing is based on annual billing
  • Higher tiers are needed for WhatsApp, routing, and the Chat API
Our verdict

Zoho SalesIQ is customer engagement software for businesses that want to chat with website visitors, track activity, qualify leads, and automate conversations. It combines live-agent website chat with codeless, programmable, and hybrid…

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JivoChat combines website live chat with messaging, social-media, email, and phone channels. It is aimed at small teams that want to manage customer conversations across desktop, web, and mobile applications while adding visitor…

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  1. Zoho SalesIQLive Chat Software 8.9Free plan · 15-day trial
  2. JivoChatLive Chat Software 8.5Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho SalesIQ — where it wins

    • Free plan includes 3 operators, 100 chats per month, and visitor tracking
    • Supports live chat, chatbots, routing, analytics, and multiple messaging channels
    • Integrates with Zoho apps, CRMs, commerce tools, and popular business platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan is limited to 100 chats per month and one brand
    • Paid plans are priced per operator and shown with annual billing
    • Advanced reporting and monitoring are reserved for the Enterprise plan
  • JivoChat — where it wins

    • Free plan includes website chat and five agents
    • Supports social, messaging, email, and phone channels
    • Offers visitor monitoring, bots, AI responses, and routing

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced features require paid agent-based plans
    • Paid pricing is based on annual billing
    • Higher tiers are needed for WhatsApp, routing, and the Chat API
  • Zoho SalesIQ8.9/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    A broad live chat suite with strong Zoho integration and a low-cost annual entry tier.

    Visit Zoho SalesIQFull verdict →
  • JivoChat8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible chat platform for small teams that need web, social, email, and phone channels.

    Visit JivoChatFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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