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Forethought

by Forethought · San Francisco, United States · Since 2017

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Starting price
On request
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Free trial / plan
Not advertised
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.1
transparency & India fit

What is Forethought?

Forethought is live chat & chatbot software from Forethought, based in San Francisco, United States and has been building software since 2017. Generative AI for support.

Live chat and chatbot platforms add chat to websites and apps, automate answers with bots and route conversations to agents across WhatsApp, Instagram and web. Indian conversational-AI vendors are strong in vernacular and voice bots.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size. Beyond live chat & chatbot software, Forethought also covers ai tools.

What works well

  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run

What to watch out for

  • Pricing is not published — expect a sales conversation before you see costs
  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Mid-market · Enterprise

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Forethought features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Forethought adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Website and in-app chat widget
  • AI chatbots trained on your content
  • WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger channels
  • Shared team inbox
  • Proactive messages and triggers
  • Vernacular and voice bots
  • Handoff to agents and ticketing
  • Analytics
  • AI-assisted workflows and suggestions

Forethought pricing

Entry price

On request

Quoted per organisation after a discovery call

How Forethought charges. Forethought prices per organisation based on users, modules and implementation scope. Ask for a quote that includes onboarding, training and annual increases.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on forethought.ai.

Specifications

Category
Live chat & chatbot software, AI tools
Vendor
Forethought
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Founded
2017
Pricing model
Quote-based
Starting price
On request
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Mid-market, Enterprise
Made in India
No

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Forethought — frequently asked questions

What is Forethought?+

Forethought is live chat & chatbot software by Forethought. Generative AI for support.

How much does Forethought cost?+

Forethought does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.

Does Forethought offer a free trial or free plan?+

Forethought does not advertise a free plan; ask the vendor for a trial or a guided demo.

Is Forethought made in India?+

No. Forethought is developed by Forethought in San Francisco, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Forethought best suited for?+

Forethought suits mid-market, enterprise buyers looking for live chat & chatbot software with ai tools.

What are the best alternatives to Forethought?+

Popular alternatives in live chat & chatbot software include Zoho SalesIQ, Freshchat, AiSensy. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Forethought deployed?+

Forethought is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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