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Forethought alternatives with a Windows app

The Forethought listing does not include a Windows app. 11 of the 92 other help desk and live chat tools in this directory list a Windows app.

Forethought's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

11 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Forethought

  1. Comm100

    Live chat, ticketing and AI agents for support teams

    • Only Comm100 lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Comm100 also covers live chat and help center.
    • Forethought also covers reports.
    Comm100 pricing and details

  2. Tidio

    Live chat, ticketing and the Lyro AI agent priced by conversations

    • Tidio has a free plan. Forethought does not.
    • Only Tidio lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Tidio also covers live chat.
    • Forethought also covers reports and chatbots.
    Tidio pricing and details

  3. Text by LiveChat

    Website chat, ticketing and an AI agent from the LiveChat team

    • Only Text by LiveChat lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Text by LiveChat also covers live chat.
    • Forethought also covers reports and chatbots.
    Text by LiveChat pricing and details

  4. Richpanel

    AI agents, help desk and a self-service portal for online stores

    • Only Richpanel lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Richpanel also covers live chat and help center.
    • Forethought also covers reports and chatbots.
    Richpanel pricing and details

  5. tawk.to

    Free live chat, ticketing and help center, with paid add-ons

    • tawk.to has a free plan. Forethought does not.
    • Only tawk.to lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • tawk.to also covers live chat and help center.
    • Forethought also covers reports and chatbots.
    tawk.to pricing and details

  6. JivoChat

    Live chat and messenger inbox with a free plan and paid add-on modules

    • JivoChat has a free plan. Forethought does not.
    • Only JivoChat lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • JivoChat also covers shared inbox, live chat and whatsApp messaging.
    • Forethought also covers reports and help desk.
    JivoChat pricing and details

  7. ProProfs Live Chat

    Live chat with an AI agent, free for a single operator

    • ProProfs Live Chat has a free plan. Forethought does not.
    • Only ProProfs Live Chat lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • ProProfs Live Chat also covers live chat and whatsApp messaging.
    • Forethought also covers reports and help desk.
    ProProfs Live Chat pricing and details

  8. Dashly

    Website chat and AI agents that qualify and book inbound leads

    • Only Dashly lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Dashly also covers shared inbox, marketing automation, live chat, help center and popups.
    • Forethought also covers reports and help desk.
    Dashly pricing and details

  9. Crisp

    Live chat and shared inbox priced per workspace, not per seat

    • Crisp has a free plan. Forethought does not.
    • Only Crisp lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Crisp also covers shared inbox, live chat and help center.
    • Forethought also covers reports, help desk and chatbots.
    Crisp pricing and details

  10. Chaport

    Live chat with a free plan, chatbots and a knowledge base

    • Chaport has a free plan. Forethought does not.
    • Only Chaport lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Chaport also covers shared inbox, live chat and help center.
    • Forethought also covers reports, help desk and AI support agent.
    Chaport pricing and details

  11. Provide Support

    Live chat for websites, priced by the number of agent seats

    • Only Provide Support lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Provide Support also covers live chat.
    • Forethought also covers reports, help desk and AI support agent.
    Provide Support pricing and details

Common questions

Which Forethought alternatives have a Windows app?

Comm100, Tidio, Text by LiveChat, Richpanel, tawk.to, JivoChat, ProProfs Live Chat, Dashly and 3 more list a Windows app.

Does Forethought have a Windows app?

The Forethought listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web.

Which of these help desk and live chat tools are free?

Tidio, tawk.to, JivoChat, ProProfs Live Chat, Crisp and Chaport are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Forethought: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.