Live Helper Chat

Customer support

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What is Live Helper Chat?

Live Helper Chat adds self-hosted customer chat to websites and supports configurable operator workflows. Its open-source application can be extended with messaging integrations and automation, making it useful for organizations that want direct control over their support interface.

Website chat widget

Operator queues

Chat history

Messaging integrations

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Teams operating their own website support chat.

Before you choose

Third-party channels and telephony can carry separate fees.

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Know what you're signing up for.

Live Helper Chat can be used under Apache-2.0 terms without a software subscription. Self-hosted live chat; hosting and usage of third-party messaging or telephony services cost separately. Deployment, maintenance and any external services remain the user’s responsibility.

Self-hosted live chat; hosting and usage of third-party messaging or telephony services cost separately.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Widget and operator workflow can be customized

Apache license permits broad integration flexibility

What to keep in mind

Self-hosted availability needs monitoring

External integrations create separate operational costs

How to use it well

Install the widget on a test page and configure availability, departments and operator assignments. Check the visitor experience on mobile and confirm that conversations are routed to someone who can respond before placing the widget on high-traffic pages.

Keep automated responses narrow and provide a clear route to a human operator. The Apache-licensed software can be customized, but integrated services have their own terms and costs. Monitor queue volume and maintain the server so the widget remains responsive during busy periods.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Live Helper Chat free?

Live Helper Chat can be used under Apache-2.0 terms without a software subscription. Self-hosted live chat; hosting and usage of third-party messaging or telephony services cost separately. Deployment, maintenance and any external services remain the user’s responsibility.

Can it be embedded on a website?

Yes. A website chat widget is a central part of Live Helper Chat.

Are external messaging and voice services free?

Not necessarily. Providers used by integrations may charge separately from the open-source application.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

How should I compare this tool with alternatives?

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