Head-to-head · Live Chat Software
Zoho SalesIQ vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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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