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AChat and Sendbird
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In-app chat priced by monthly active users, with a free trial.
Which to choose
Choose Sendbird if chat is part of your own product and you have a budget for it.
Choose AChat if a room on a page is enough and you'd rather not pay to start.
Side by side
| Feature | AChat | Sendbird |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan with no end date | Yes | NoTheir page (opens in a new tab) |
| Ready-made chat to add to a page | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Run it on your own servers | No | Not stated on the pages we checked |
What AChat doesn't do
The AChat widget shows an anonymous room or an open community channel. It isn't an agent inbox or a developer SDK, and anyone on the page can read the room unless it has a password.
What each costs
Sendbird
| Plan | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | US$349 a monthbilled yearly | Their page (opens in a new tab) |
| Starter | US$399 a monthbilled monthly | Their page (opens in a new tab) |
| Pro | US$499 a monthbilled yearly | Their page (opens in a new tab) |
| Pro | US$599 a monthbilled monthly | Their page (opens in a new tab) |
Check it yourself
Prices change. Open their site before you decide.
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