ServiceNow vs LiveChat
Help Desk/Support pricing comparison · 2026
ServiceNow pricing ranges from $100–$300/user/month, while LiveChat ranges from $20–$89/agent/month. LiveChat is typically 61% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
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ServiceNow and LiveChat both operate in the help desk/support category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | ServiceNow | LiveChat |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $100 /user/month | $20 /agent/month |
| Professional | $150 /user/month | $41 /agent/month |
| Enterprise | $250 /user/month | $59 /agent/month |
| Custom/Elite | $300 /user/month | Custom |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
ServiceNow
6 scenariosCustom pricing — typically negotiated annually, contact sales for quote
Enterprise (100+ users)
Around $150/user/month on the most popular plan
Typical Usage
Around $150/user/month on the most popular plan
Typical Usage
LiveChat
4 scenarios$20/month
Starter Setup
$41/month
Growing Business
Custom pricing — typically negotiated annually, contact sales for quote
Enterprise (100+ users)
Market Intelligence
ServiceNow
- Median annual cost
- $129,976
- Average negotiated discount
- 8%
- Based on
- 82 deals
LiveChat
- Median annual cost
- $400
- Based on
- 31 deals
Contract Terms
| Term | ServiceNow | LiveChat |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | Yes | — |
| Cancellation | — | — |
| Minimum commitment | 1 year typical, 3 year contracts common | — |
| Price escalation | 10-90% annual uplift standard at renewal. Organizations report 10%+ increases as routine, with 20% common for 1-year renewals and 12% for 3-year renewals. Some customers see 20-90% rate increases per line item. | Recent pricing changes have impacted existing customers |
| Can downgrade | No | — |