Live Chat by Elfsight vs Shopify Inbox

Based on the data on this page, Shopify Inbox is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.6★ vs Live Chat by Elfsight's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Live Chat by Elfsight at Free trial available, Shopify Inbox at Free. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

Shopify Inbox has the larger user base (5,798 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Live Chat by Elfsight's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Shopify Inbox; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Live Chat by Elfsight's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Shopify Inbox's broader-but-shallower coverage.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Is Live Chat by Elfsight or Shopify Inbox cheaper?

Both Live Chat by Elfsight and Shopify Inbox offer paid plans only. Live Chat by Elfsight starts at Free trial available; Shopify Inbox starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Should I choose Live Chat by Elfsight or Shopify Inbox?

Shopify Inbox holds the higher average rating (4.6★ vs 0.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Live Chat by Elfsight or Shopify Inbox?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Shopify Inbox has the deeper published review base (5,798 vs 0), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Live Chat by Elfsight typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). Shopify Inbox typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (5,798 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Live Chat by Elfsight and Shopify Inbox?

Migration support varies by app and category. Live Chat by Elfsight and Shopify Inbox both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Live Chat by Elfsight" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.