Front vs LiveAgent Pricing (2026)
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Front vs LiveAgent

Help Desk pricing comparison · 2026

Front pricing ranges from $25–$105/seat/month, while LiveAgent ranges from $15–$85/agent/month. LiveAgent is typically 23% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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Front
Front is a collaborative inbox and customer communication platform that transforms how tea
verified 5w ago
$32K $250K
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LiveAgent
LiveAgent pricing starts at $19/agent/month ($15/agent/month on annual billing) for the Sm
verified 11w ago
$32K $250K
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Recorded annual contract medians
Front median is $218K less than LiveAgent · different customer contracts; not a quote
Cheapest $32K
Spread 87%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
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Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
Medium
$11K/yr
year 1 license · $35/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$32K/yr
Vendr · n=134 avg 14% negotiated
Median annual
$250K/yr
Vendr · n=5 · limited data
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 17 sourced facts
10 hidden-cost · 5 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 15 sourced facts
10 hidden-cost · 3 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 2mo ago
Confidence High confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Feature Gating and Per-Feature Upsells
    15-30% of license costs
    3 sources
  • AI Resolution Fees
    $0.70 per AI resolution
    1 source
  • Minimum Seat Commitments — No Mid-Term Reductions
    5-20% of license costs
    2 sources
  • No Phone Support at Any Spend Level
    5-10% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Vendor Lock-In and Migration Costs
    10-25% of license costs
    1 source
4 documented
  • No Refunds on Annual Prepaid Plans
    5-15% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Auto-Renewal Lock-In with Junk-Mail Renewal Notices
    5-10% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Slow Technical Support Causing Extended Downtime
    5-20% of license costs
    3 sources
  • VoIP and Call Center Feature Unreliability
    5-15% of license costs
    3 sources
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Front
LiveAgent
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
Commitment
1 year
Price escalation
$5/user price increase reported in 2025 alongside simultaneous feature removals; users report recurring price increases with no published schedule
No published schedule; no source evidence of mid-contract price increases
Can downgrade
No
No
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
Trustpilot
1.1out of 5 (24)
Best for
Essential capabilities to get started with single-channel support
Watch out
Aggressive per-feature upselling with nearly every capability gated behind additional charges
Trustpilot
2.3out of 5 (23)
Best for
Small teams managing basic help desk operations
Watch out
No refunds on annual plans, even for same-day agent removal requests
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Help Desk

Front

$25–$105
/seat/month
3 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
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Help Desk

LiveAgent

$15–$85
/agent/month
4 plans
Full pricing breakdown →

Front and LiveAgent both operate in the help desk category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Front LiveAgent
Starter Custom $19 /agent/month
Professional Custom $35 /agent/month
Enterprise Custom $59 /agent/month
Enterprise $85 /agent/month

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Front

6 scenarios
$125/month (Starter plan, annual billing)
Small Support Team
$1,275/month (Professional + AI Copilot add-ons)
Growing Business
$5,250/month (Enterprise with included AI features)
Enterprise Support Center
See all 6 scenarios →

LiveAgent

4 scenarios
$45/month
Small Team Setup
$145/month
Growing Business
$690/month
Enterprise Support
See all 4 scenarios →

Market Intelligence

Front

Median annual cost
$31,740
Average negotiated discount
14%
Based on
134 deals

LiveAgent

Median annual cost
$250,000
Based on
5 deals

What Users Say

Front

Trustpilot
1.1out of 5 (24)
Top complaints
  • Aggressive per-feature upselling with nearly every capability gated behind additional charges
  • No phone or screenshare support at any spend level
  • Annual contracts paid upfront with no refunds under any circumstances

LiveAgent

Trustpilot
2.3out of 5 (23)
Top complaints
  • No refunds on annual plans, even for same-day agent removal requests
  • Support only via email with 2–4 day response times; no phone or live chat for technical issues
  • VoIP and call center features are unreliable — missed notifications, dropped calls, poor audio quality

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Front 5 hidden costs

high
Feature Gating and Per-Feature Upsells 15-30% of license costs
medium
AI Resolution Fees $0.70 per AI resolution
high
Minimum Seat Commitments — No Mid-Term Reductions 5-20% of license costs
medium
No Phone Support at Any Spend Level 5-10% of license costs
high
Vendor Lock-In and Migration Costs 10-25% of license costs
See all Front hidden costs →

LiveAgent 4 hidden costs

high
No Refunds on Annual Prepaid Plans 5-15% of license costs
medium
Auto-Renewal Lock-In with Junk-Mail Renewal Notices 5-10% of license costs
high
Slow Technical Support Causing Extended Downtime 5-20% of license costs
medium
VoIP and Call Center Feature Unreliability 5-15% of license costs
See all LiveAgent hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Front LiveAgent
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation
Minimum commitment 1 year
Price escalation $5/user price increase reported in 2025 alongside simultaneous feature removals; users report recurring price increases with no published schedule No published schedule; no source evidence of mid-contract price increases
Can downgrade No No

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