Add live chat to Laravel. DeskCrew support widget
DeskCrew adds AI live chat and ticketing to a Laravel app with one script tag in your Blade layout, so every page that extends it carries the widget.
One paste on Laravel
One script tag. No build step, no package to maintain, nothing that can break on a platform update. The exact steps are below.
AI drafts, humans approve
The AI drafts replies grounded in the knowledge base you publish, and every draft waits in an approval queue until a human sends it.
Every conversation is a ticket
Widget chats, emails, and board posts land in one dashboard with full history; visitors who leave get their answer by email.
Free plan, no card
The free plan includes the chat widget, a public knowledge base, and ticketing. Start free and upgrade only when you outgrow it.
How to install DeskCrew on Laravel
Open your main Blade layout, usually resources/views/layouts/app.blade.php. Every view that extends it inherits whatever you add here.
Paste the DeskCrew widget snippet just before the closing </body> tag.
Reload. The chat bubble appears on every page using that layout; your real key and board slug are on the DeskCrew dashboard’s Install page.
<script src="https://deskcrew.io/desk.js" data-key="pub_YOUR_KEY" data-board="your-board" defer></script>
pub_YOUR_KEY and your-board are placeholders. Your real widget key and board slug are in your DeskCrew dashboard under Install (free signup, no card).
DeskCrew vs the usual suspects
| DeskCrew | Tidio | Crisp | Zendesk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes. Free plan, no card | Yes (limited) | Yes (basic) | Free trial only |
| AI included | Yes. AI drafts on every plan, human-approved | Paid add-on | Higher plans | Paid add-on |
| Setup | About 2 minutes. One script tag or plugin | Minutes. Script tag | Minutes. Script tag | Longer. Full workspace setup |
| Price floor | $0 free plan · paid from $29/mo | Free plan; paid tiers above | Free plan; paid tiers above | Per-agent pricing, no free plan |
Competitor cells generalize their public pricing pages. Always check current plans.
DeskCrew has a free plan with no card. Chat widget, public knowledge base, and ticketing included. Every new workspace starts with full Team features free for 14 days, and paid plans start at $29/mo. Full details on the pricing page.
FAQ. add live chat to Laravel
How do I add live chat to a Laravel site?
Paste the widget script into your main Blade layout, normally resources/views/layouts/app.blade.php, just before the closing body tag. Every view that extends that layout picks it up, so one edit covers the whole app.
Where exactly should the tag go in a Blade project?
In the layout, not in individual views. If you have several layouts, for example a marketing layout and an app layout, add it to each one you want the widget on. Putting it in a view means it only loads on that page.
Will Blade escape or break the script tag?
No. Blade only interprets its own directives and {{ }} echoes. A plain script tag passes through untouched, so nothing needs escaping.
Does it work with Livewire or Inertia?
Yes. The widget mounts once into its own container and is unaffected by Livewire updates or Inertia page visits, so it survives navigation without reloading or losing an open conversation.
Is there a free live chat widget for Laravel?
Yes. The DeskCrew free plan includes the chat widget, ticketing, a public help center, and a monthly AI answer allowance, with no credit card.