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The Alive5 Blog
Ideas on conversations,
A.I., and growth.
Notes from the team on building the unified inbox for SMS, web chat, and social - and the playbooks behind world-class customer conversations.
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MarketingOctober 13, 2026
Alive5 vs Drift: A Buyer Checklist for Choosing the Right Platform
Compare Drift and Alive5 on monthly costs, SMS coverage, setup, and platform commitments with five practical questions for small and mid sized businesses.
MarketingOctober 12, 2026
Alive5 vs SiteGPT: Which AI Chatbot Platform Fits Your Business
Compare SiteGPT and Alive5 on chatbot pricing, SMS, and live chat to choose a platform that fits your business and keeps customer conversations together.
MarketingOctober 7, 2026
AI Chatbot vs Live Chat: Which Should Your Business Use in 2026
Learn when to use an AI chatbot, live chat, or both in 2026 to answer routine questions quickly and give complex customer conversations a human response.
ComplianceSeptember 28, 2026
2026 TCPA and 10DLC Compliance Guide for Business Texting
See what changed for TCPA and 10DLC compliance in 2026, including registration rules, consent requirements, and state texting hour limits businesses must follow.
MarketingSeptember 15, 2026
Intercom Fin AI Alternatives: Best Options for SMB Support Teams
Compare Intercom Fin AI Agent pricing against SMB friendly alternatives like Alive5, which combines AI chat, SMS texting, and live chat in one platform for less.
MarketingSeptember 14, 2026
SMS Marketing Statistics 2026: Open Rates, Response Rates, and ROI Benchmarks
See 2026 SMS marketing benchmarks for open rates, response rates, and click through rates compared to email, plus tips on using SMS well.
MarketingSeptember 11, 2026
Alive5 vs Chatbase: Which AI Chatbot Platform Is Right for Your Business
Compare Alive5 and Chatbase on pricing, channels, and features to find the right AI chatbot platform for a business that also needs SMS and live chat support.
Higher EdMay 26, 2026
Boost Enrollment with College Admissions SMS
Learn how community colleges can solve the yield problem and increase student enrollment using conversational SMS and AI technology.
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