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10 companies ranked alongside Olark on Lister's rankings, compared on what each is best for, its starting price and its Lister Score.

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The closest alternatives to Olark on Lister are Intercom and Tidio, the companies that share the most rankings with it. Each is compared below on its stated best fit, starting price and Lister Score.
Olark alternatives, compared
#ALTERNATIVEBEST FORSCOREFROMRANKED
1IntercomThe complete conversational relationship platformGrowing tech companies and SaaS businesses95.0$39/month#1 in Top 10 Live Chat SoftwareOn 2 of Olark's rankings
2TidioCustomer service software with live chat and AISmall businesses and online shops88.0$29/month#4 in Top 10 Live Chat SoftwareOn 2 of Olark's rankings
3LandbotLead generation and marketing96.032 euros per month#2 in AI conversational marketing platforms that integrate with Salesforce
4ZendeskComplete customer service solutionMedium to large enterprises92.7$55/agent/month#2 in Top 10 Live Chat Software
5LiveChatOnline customer service software and chat toolE-commerce websites and retail stores90.3$20/agent/month#3 in Top 10 Live Chat Software
6HubSpot Live ChatFree live chat software for your websiteHubSpot CRM users and inbound marketers85.7Free#5 in Top 10 Live Chat Software
7BrevoMulti-channel marketing on a budget83.3$25 per month#6 in Top 10 Live Chat Software
8Comm100Enterprise messaging with AI chatbots and extensive integrationsEnterprise organisations requiring extensive AI automation and integration90.0$29/month#7 in AI live chat tools that integrate with HubSpot
9CrispHigh-impact video branding81.0Custom#7 in Top 10 Live Chat Software
10LivePersonGlobal enterprise brands84.0Custom#9 in AI conversational marketing platforms that integrate with Salesforce
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How to choose an alternative to Olark

Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:

  • Intercom: Growing tech companies and SaaS businesses
  • Tidio: Small businesses and online shops
  • Landbot: Lead generation and marketing
  • Zendesk: Medium to large enterprises
  • LiveChat: E-commerce websites and retail stores
  • HubSpot Live Chat: HubSpot CRM users and inbound marketers
  • Brevo: Multi-channel marketing on a budget
  • Comm100: Enterprise organisations requiring extensive AI automation and integration
  • Crisp: High-impact video branding
  • LivePerson: Global enterprise brands

Closest to Olark by the rankings they share: Intercom (2 rankings) and Tidio (2 rankings).

Free to start, by their stated pricing: HubSpot Live Chat.

Stated starting prices: Intercom ($39/month), Tidio ($29/month), Zendesk ($55/agent/month), LiveChat ($20/agent/month), Brevo ($25 per month) and Comm100 ($29/month).

Custom or quote-based pricing: Crisp and LivePerson.

Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.

Each alternative in brief

01

Intercom

The complete conversational relationship platform

#1 in Top 10 Live Chat Software: A comprehensive customer messaging platform featuring advanced bots, proactive support tools, and a shared inbox.

From $39/monthBest for: Growing tech companies and SaaS businessesFull profile
PROS
  • Powerful automation and custom bots
  • Excellent integration ecosystem
CONS
  • Can become expensive as contact volume grows
95.0
02

Tidio

Customer service software with live chat and AI

#4 in Top 10 Live Chat Software: An all-in-one customer service solution combining live chat, AI chatbots, and email marketing.

From $29/monthBest for: Small businesses and online shopsFull profile
PROS
  • Generous free tier for startups
  • Very easy Shopify and WooCommerce integration
CONS
  • Advanced AI features cost extra
88.0
03

Landbot

#2 in AI conversational marketing platforms that integrate with Salesforce: Landbot is a no-code platform for building AI agents and chatbots. It enables teams to deploy conversational interfaces on websites and WhatsApp.

Pricing: 32 euros per monthBest for: Lead generation and marketingFull profile
PROS
  • Intuitive visual workflow builder
  • Great selection of ready-made templates
CONS
  • Limited advanced AI customisation on lower tiers
96.0
04

Zendesk

Complete customer service solution

#2 in Top 10 Live Chat Software: An industry giant offering a unified agent workspace, ticketing system, and live chat capabilities.

From $55/agent/monthBest for: Medium to large enterprisesFull profile
PROS
  • Extensive enterprise reporting features
  • Seamless multi-channel ticket management
CONS
  • Steep learning curve for new administrators
92.7
05

LiveChat

Online customer service software and chat tool

#3 in Top 10 Live Chat Software: A dedicated, lightning-fast chat application designed for sales and support teams with rich customization options.

From $20/agent/monthBest for: E-commerce websites and retail storesFull profile
PROS
  • Intuitive interface for both agents and visitors
  • Reliable uptime and fast loading widgets
CONS
  • Pricing scales per agent seat quickly
90.3
06

HubSpot Live Chat

Free live chat software for your website

#5 in Top 10 Live Chat Software: A free live chat widget that connects directly to the HubSpot CRM and shared inbox.

FreeBest for: HubSpot CRM users and inbound marketersFull profile
PROS
  • Free tier includes basic chat and CRM integration
  • Unified view of customer history
CONS
  • Advanced automation requires expensive marketing hubs
85.7
07

Brevo

#6 in Top 10 Live Chat Software: Formerly Sendinblue, this platform offers live chat alongside email marketing and CRM tools.

From $25 per monthBest for: Multi-channel marketing on a budgetFull profile
PROS
  • Unlimited contact storage on all paid plans
  • Includes SMS and WhatsApp marketing channels
CONS
  • Free plan daily sending limit is restricted to 300 emails
83.3
08

Comm100

Enterprise messaging with AI chatbots and extensive integrations

#7 in AI live chat tools that integrate with HubSpot: Comm100 unifies multiple communication channels into a single interface.

From $29/monthBest for: Enterprise organisations requiring extensive AI automation and integrationFull profile
PROS
  • Strong AI and chatbot capabilities for automation-heavy environments
  • Extensive integration library for legacy enterprise systems
CONS
  • More complex setup and implementation than simpler alternatives
  • Pricing opacity with custom enterprise tiers
90.0
09

Crisp

#7 in Top 10 Live Chat Software: A modern customer support workspace featuring a shared inbox, knowledge base, and chatbot builder.

Pricing: CustomBest for: High-impact video brandingFull profile
PROS
  • World-class legal video production quality
  • Powerful leadership and branding frameworks
CONS
  • Significantly higher investment required than standard marketing agencies
81.0
10

LivePerson

#9 in AI conversational marketing platforms that integrate with Salesforce: LivePerson is an enterprise conversational AI platform designed to orchestrate interactions between human and artificial intelligence agents. It enables organisations to design, simulate, and validate these conversations to ensure customers receive accurate assistance rapidly.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Global enterprise brandsFull profile
PROS
  • Enterprise-grade security and scale
  • Advanced conversational design tools
CONS
  • Requires dedicated technical resources
  • Long onboarding timeline
84.0