LivePerson LiveEngage (LP) is a popular option that I used for about six months before switching to ApexChat. LP's implementation team was terrible. They were checking boxes, not fixing issues. The AI/ bot tech in messenger lost us business. Our lead numbers dropped by 50% and …
They all serve different purposes but LiveChat is the only platform that's actually just for chatting rather than for communication amongst remote employees. All systems work together though and for that, our teams run smoothly and communication is amazing!
ApexChat is a great tool if you want to outsource a website chat functionality. Reps generally do a good job of answering questions, though I've seen instances where they stick too closely to the script and basically ignore what the visitor is actually asking. You can work with Apex on fine-tuning the interactions, but there's never a guarantee that it'll always go the way you want it to.
Using LiveChat for the type of company I work for (inside sales - remote) is wonderful. Since we are not seeing our clients face to face, the chat feature on our website is amazing for helping assist others.
The only time it becomes a hassle is when the current client/chatter wants a direct call from the person they are chatting with. We try not to double dip in being logged into both the phone and chat at the same time, but we typically are able to resolve the issue without any pains.
LivePerson LiveEngage (LP) is a popular option that I used for about six months before switching to ApexChat. LP's implementation team was terrible. They were checking boxes, not fixing issues. The AI/ bot tech in messenger lost us business. Our lead numbers dropped by 50% and our conversions fell with it. The cost and learning curve is much lower with ApexChat, and though it is missing many features and a pretty UI that you get with LP, ApexChat tripled lead volume and quadrupled conversion. The implementation team and customer success managers are top-notch.
They all serve different purposes but LiveChat is the only platform that's actually just for chatting rather than for communication amongst remote employees. All systems work together though and for that, our teams run smoothly and communication is amazing!
Helps us keep up with our current customers and resolve their issues ASAP
Allows for new sales to come through easily. Makes it easier to explain the product and show as we go along.
API's allow for a ticket to be created with each chat (into our CRM) and allows us to keep track of the chatters throughout the day and log any information we may have missed.