What Is the Difference Between Live Chat and Messaging?

Comm100 offers both Live Chat and Messaging tools to connect with your customers — but what’s the difference?


FeatureLive ChatMessaging
Real-TieYesNo (async by design)
ChannelsWebsiteFacebook, SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram
Customer WaitImmediateRespond at your convenience
Agent WorkflowReal-time reply queueTicket-based, asynchronous thread


Which one should you use?

  • Choose Live Chat for immediate, real-time conversations on your website.

  • Use Messaging to reach customers on their favorite social platforms, or when your team prefers an inbox-style view.