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Why switch from Drift to Zoho SalesIQ?
Insightful lead capture & tracking
Spot high-value visitors, understand their needs, and nurture them into paying customers with real-time visitor tracking and intuitive lead generation tools.
AI-powered chatbots that actually work
Create advanced, multilingual AI chatbots using our powerful bot builder. No code required. From answering FAQs to qualifying leads, let automation scale your conversations—24/7.
One inbox for every channel
Don’t just replace Drift—upgrade. Connect with customers across WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, LINE, WeChat, FB Messenger, and more, all within one easy-to-use dashboard.
Boost agent productivity & morale
Protect your team from abusive language with profanity management and empower them to resolve issues quickly with voice notes and click-to-call features.
Transparent & affordable pricing
No hidden costs. No surprise add-ons. Zoho SalesIQ offers clear, competitive pricing that fits your budget—unlike Drift’s enterprise-only model.
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Drift vs Zoho SalesIQ: The real comparison
*Enterprise plan comparisonWith Drift going offline, businesses need a stable, future-ready platform. Here’s how SalesIQ stacks up:
- Drift under Salesloft is shutting down → SalesIQ is here to stay.
- Drift = 10x costlier → SalesIQ starts at just $7/month.
- Drift chatbot going offline → SalesIQ chatbots work across all channels, 24/7.
- Limited integrations → SalesIQ connects with 40+ apps.
- FeaturesSalesIQ (Enterprise) Drift (Premium)
- Website chat *Shutting down
- Visitor insights
- AI chatbots
- WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, more
- Voice notes & click-to-call
- Profanity management
- Mobile SDK
- Third party messaging app integration
- Mobile App
- iOS, Android
- Security
- GDPR Compliance
- App
- Apple TV
- Mac
- Windows
New success stories every day
"Zoho SalesIQ helped us identify where we’re getting our visitors from and generate quality leads by directly chatting with them. We get an automated email of visitor behavior and downloadable contact data of visitors, which we use for email marketing to generate traffic and leads. Zoho SalesIQ’s mobile app helps us keep connected with our customers 24/7."
"Our experience with Zoho SalesIQ has been very positive. We are able to now concentrate more on generating sales to both existing and new customers by being easily accessible. Zoho SalesIQ is well-integrated with Zoho CRM. The team behind Zoho SalesIQ is listening to customer requests and constantly trying to improve the product."
"After embedding Zoho SalesIQ on our website and operational platform we are closing deals faster and our customer support has never been so efficient. With Zoho SalesIQ, we have raised the bar of customer relationship. The platform is friendly for both sides and connects well with Zoho CRM, giving us complete information of whom we're talking to."
Top reasons to look for alternatives to Drift chat
- Drift is shutting down: Salesloft has announced that Drift will be taken offline, meaning your website chatbot and conversations will no longer be available. Businesses need a reliable, future-ready replacement.
- High pricing model: Drift was notoriously expensive—starting at $2,500/month—making it unaffordable for SMBs and startups.
- Complex setup: Drift required significant technical expertise to configure and maintain, creating barriers for lean teams without dedicated IT resources.
- Limited integrations: While Drift offered some integrations, it lacked flexibility with broader ecosystems—making it hard to create a unified customer engagement experience.
- Restricted customization: Drift’s limited branding and customization options prevented businesses from tailoring the chat experience fully to their audience.
- Support gaps: Many customers reported that Drift’s support wasn’t responsive or flexible enough, especially for fast-scaling businesses that needed agility.
With Drift going offline, now is the right time to move a platform built for growth, flexibility, and affordability.