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AChat and TalkJS
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A pre-built chat UI to add to your product, free to use in development mode.
Which to choose
Choose TalkJS if chat belongs inside your own product, tied to your own user accounts.
Choose AChat if you want it live on a free plan and visitors don't need accounts.
Side by side
| Feature | AChat | TalkJS |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan with no end date | Yes | PartlyTheir page (opens in a new tab) |
| Ready-made chat to add to a page | Yes | YesTheir page (opens in a new tab) |
| 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
TalkJS
| Plan | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | US$279 a month | Their page (opens in a new tab) |
| Growth | US$569 a month | Their page (opens in a new tab) |
Check it yourself
Prices change. Open their site before you decide.
TalkJS website (opens in a new tab)