OpenWidget versus Feederloop

OpenWidget is a free eCommerce widget launched in November 2022 by LiveChat.inc. It is not a real-time live chat but has 4 important features.

• Contact form (email)
• Product cards to promote deals
• FAQ section
• Widget customization

It is easy to set up but offers limited customization options, as can be expected for such a free tool. There is no option to upload images, they have to be linked to a URL. All changes are applied to the widget on your website in real time without the need to replace the script.

It has plugins for popular eCommerce platforms like:

• BigCommerce
• Google Tag Manager
• OpenCart
• Shopify
• Squarespace
• Woocommerce
• WordPress

The Feederloop chat widget provides seamless video, audio, and screen-sharing calls straight from your website.

Feederloop was founded in 2021 with the goal of going beyond traditional text-based chat widgets by providing a complete audio/visual call experience while keeping customers engaged on your website.

Feederloop provides a rich feature set including:

• Audio or video chat.
• In-call or anonymous screen sharing.
• Intelligent call routing to agents and teams.
• Customers can leave voice messages when agents are unavailable.
• Replays allow your team to watch screen share sessions retroactively.
• It can be used as a stand-alone widget or integrated with other live chat software like Intercom, JivoChat, and Twak.to (more app store integrations coming soon).

Feederloop shines in customer support, onboarding, and sales by creating a seamless real-time audio/visual communication channel between companies and their customers.