Relay vs LiveAgent

Compare Relay and LiveAgent. See features, pricing, and which is best for AI email support.

Feature Comparison

FeatureRelayLiveAgent
AI Email Drafting
Multi-LLM AI drafts
No AI drafting
Ticketing
Email-focused AI workflow
Full ticketing with 200+ integrations
Knowledge Base
Built-in KB for AI
KB included
Live Chat
Email-focused
Built-in live chat + call center
Starting Price
$49/mo with AI
$9/agent/mo

Key Differences

AI Capability

Relay

Multi-LLM AI drafting

LiveAgent

No AI features — traditional help desk

Relay leads in AI

Breadth

Relay

Email-first AI support

LiveAgent

Help desk + chat + call center

LiveAgent for multi-channel; Relay for AI email

Pricing

Relay

AI from $49/mo

LiveAgent

Budget-friendly from $9/agent

LiveAgent cheaper; Relay has AI

Pricing Comparison

Relay

  • Starter$49/mo
  • Professional$99/mo
  • Business$249/mo

LiveAgent

  • Small$9/agent/mo
  • Medium$29/agent/mo
  • Large$49/agent/mo
  • Enterprise$69/agent/mo

LiveAgent starts at $9/agent with no AI. Relay starts at $49/mo with full AI email drafting.

Who Should Choose What?

Choose Relay if you...

  • AI email drafting
  • Multi-LLM support
  • Email-first workflow

Choose LiveAgent if you...

  • Budget help desk
  • Call center features
  • 200+ integrations

Frequently Asked Questions

Does LiveAgent have AI?

No. LiveAgent is a traditional help desk. Relay offers AI email draft generation.

Is LiveAgent cheaper than Relay?

Yes, LiveAgent starts at $9/agent. But it lacks any AI drafting capabilities that Relay provides.

Can Relay replace LiveAgent?

For email support with AI, yes. If you need call center and multi-channel, LiveAgent is broader.

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