
1. Inbenta
Inbenta · Allen · Helpdesk software · 4/5
AI platform for customer and employee service with chatbots, search and knowledge management.
On request
Quote-based
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Talkative is a helpdesk software product from Talkative Ltd, Newport, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 2 are built in India, and 2 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Talkative are Inbenta (On request), Talkdesk (On request), Pylon (On request), eDesk (On request) and Shelf (On request). LiveChatAI is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
There is no free plan
Talkative has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Talkative is built in United Kingdom. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Ranked by how closely each product matches Talkative's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Talkative (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Inbenta | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 2 | Talkdesk | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 3 | Pylon | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 4 | eDesk | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 5 | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | ||
| 6 | Google Contact Center AI | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 7 | EasyVista | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 8 | Xurrent | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 9 | Glia | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 | Servicely | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 11 | LiveChatAI | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 | CommBox | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 13 | DigitalGenius | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 14 | ChatBot | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 | Aisera | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 16 | Rezolve.ai | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 17 | ServiceNow CSM | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 | Kenyt.ai | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 | Kapture CX | Custom quote · Agent-based, interaction-based or hybrid pricing | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 | Tidio | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |

Inbenta · Allen · Helpdesk software · 4/5
AI platform for customer and employee service with chatbots, search and knowledge management.
On request
Quote-based

On request
Quote-based

Pylon Labs, Inc. · San Francisco · Helpdesk software · 4/5
B2B support platform with AI agents across Slack, email and chat.
On request
Quote-based

xSellco Limited · Dublin · Helpdesk software · 4/5
AI-powered customer support helpdesk with one unified inbox for eCommerce sellers.
On request
Quote-based
Shelf · New York · Helpdesk software · 4/5
Knowledge management platform that supplies accurate answers to customer service agents and AI.
On request
Quote-based

On request
Quote-based

EasyVista · Noisy-le-Grand · Helpdesk software · 4/5
AI-powered IT service management platform for service desks.
On request
Quote-based

Xurrent · Austin · Helpdesk software · 4/5
AI-powered IT service management and incident management platform.
On request
Quote-based

Glia · New York · Helpdesk software · 4/5
AI contact center and customer service platform built for banks and credit unions.
On request
Quote-based

Servicely · Sydney · Helpdesk software · 3.9/5
AI-powered service management platform for IT and enterprise service desks.
On request
Quote-based
The closest matches to Talkative on App Advisor are Inbenta (On request), Talkdesk (On request), Pylon (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Talkative, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: LiveChatAI (Free plan), Tidio (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Kenyt.ai (On request), Kapture CX (Custom quote · Agent-based, interaction-based or hybrid pricing). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Inbenta is the closest match to Talkative in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in helpdesk software or a category Talkative also covers, and Talkative Ltd's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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