Pricing Comparison
ChatForge
$0
Free forever — upgrade from $97/mo
$0/year to start
Save 95%+ vs LiveChat
LiveChat
$19/agent/mo
Per human agent (up to $79 for Business)
$228-$948/agent/year
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | ChatForge | LiveChat |
|---|
| AI Chat Agent | Full AI — answers questions instantly | No AI — requires human agents |
| Starting Price | $0/mo (free forever) | $19/agent/month |
| 24/7 Availability | Yes — AI never sleeps | Only when humans are online |
| Setup Time | 60 seconds | 30+ minutes |
| Response Time | < 2 seconds | Depends on agent availability |
| Knowledge Base | Auto-scans your website | Canned responses only |
| Lead Capture | Automatic from conversation | Pre-chat forms |
| After-Hours Mode | AI handles everything | Offline form only |
| Staff Required | No staff needed | Requires trained chat agents |
| Scalability | Unlimited simultaneous chats | Limited by agent count |
| Free Tier | Forever — 50 msgs/mo | 14-day trial only |
| Best For | Businesses without support staff | Companies with dedicated chat teams |
Switch to ChatForge if...
- You're tired of missed chats when nobody's at the desk
- You can't afford to hire dedicated chat agents
- You want instant responses, not "please wait" messages
- You need after-hours coverage without an after-hours team
The Bottom Line
LiveChat is exactly what the name says — live, human chat. Someone has to be there to respond. That works if you have a support team. But for small businesses, the whole point is that you DON'T have someone available 24/7. ChatForge's AI handles it all — instantly, accurately, without payroll.
Switch from LiveChat in 5 Minutes
1
Remove LiveChat
Find the LiveChat script tag in your site's HTML and delete it. Usually in the <head> or before </body>.
3
Paste one line of code
Copy your embed snippet from the dashboard. Paste it where LiveChat's script used to be. Done.
✓
You're live
AI answers visitor questions instantly. Leads captured automatically. Cancel LiveChat and save $228-$948/agent/year/year.
Need help? Email cal@aiedge247.com — I'll migrate you for free.
Switch in 5 Minutes
Paste your website URL. Get a custom AI agent. It's free, takes 60 seconds, and you can see exactly how it compares to LiveChat with your own content.
No credit card required. Free forever on the basic plan.