LiveChat vs Manychat
Both are in Chat and chatbots. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Manychat's cheapest paid plan is $14/mo, against $19/mo for LiveChat.
- Fees: LiveChat Request a call; Manychat states none.
| LiveChat | Manychat | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $19/mo | Free plan · from $14/mo |
| Free plan | Not stated by the vendor | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | Starter ($25/mo, $19/mo annual); Team ($59/mo, $49/mo annual); Business ($89/mo, $79/mo annual); Enterprise () | Free ($0); Essential ($14/mo annual, $168/yr); Pro ($29/mo annual, $348/yr); Business ($69/mo annual, $828/yr); Advanced ($139/mo annual, $1668/yr) |
| Fees | Request a call | Not stated |
| Best for | Ecommerce | Not stated |
| Key features | Live chat and ticketing in one inbox; AI Agent with human handoff; Copilot AI assistant for reply suggestions; Unlimited campaigns and chat history (Team and up) | Automation builder and templates; Unlimited automations (Essential and up); Broadcasting and AI-powered conversations (Pro); Inbox with scheduled messages |
| Checked on | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-03 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
LiveChat
- 14-day free trial with no card
- 24/7/365 support on every plan
- Yearly billing is cheaper per person
Trade-offs
- Per-person pricing, so cost grows with team size
- Starter allows 1 user and tracks up to 100 visitors
- Several channels are marketplace add-ons
Manychat
- Free plan, 14-day free trial of Essential and Pro
- No Manychat branding from Essential
- Annual billing saves up to 30%
Trade-offs
- Free is limited to 25 active contacts and shows Manychat branding
- Prices rise with active contacts: 250 on Essential, 2,500 on Pro
- Business and Advanced have no trial listed