Front vs LiveChat Pricing (2026)
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Front vs LiveChat

Help Desk pricing comparison · 2026

Front pricing ranges from $33–$138/user/month, while LiveChat ranges from $20–$89/agent/month. LiveChat is typically 31% 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 27d ago
$400 $497
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LiveChat
LiveChat pricing starts at $20/user/month for the Starter plan, with annual billing availa
verified 27d ago
$400 $497
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
LiveChat saves $97 vs Front · 25 seats
Cheapest $400
Spread 20%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Professional
$0/yr
year 1 license · $86/seat
Team
$12K/yr
year 1 license · $41/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$497/yr
Vendr · n=327
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$400/yr
Vendr · n=31
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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 1 sourced fact
Vendr median
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 5 sourced facts
2 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Medium 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
No hidden costs documented
2 documented
  • Marketplace Add-ons
    5-15% of license costs
    1 source
  • Enterprise Features Locked Behind Higher Tiers
    $50-$100/user/month
    1 source
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What users say

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

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
No public ratings yet
Best for
Small teams starting with customer service
TrustRadius
7.1/5 (136)
Best for
Small businesses
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Help Desk

Front

$33–$138
/user/month
3 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
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Help Desk

LiveChat

$20–$89
/agent/month
4 plans
Full pricing breakdown →

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

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Front LiveChat
Starter $33 /user/month $20 /agent/month
Professional $86 /user/month $41 /agent/month
Enterprise $138 /user/month $59 /agent/month
Enterprise Custom

Cost at Scale

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

Front

3 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

LiveChat

4 scenarios
$20/month
Starter Setup
$41/month
Growing Business
Custom pricing — typically negotiated annually, contact sales for quote
Enterprise (100+ users)
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Market Intelligence

Front

Median annual cost
$497
Based on
327 deals

LiveChat

Median annual cost
$400
Based on
31 deals

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