AI chatbot builder alternatives
Best Chatling alternatives in 2026
The strongest Chatling alternatives in 2026 are SuperBot, Chatbase, SiteGPT, Tidio and HubSpot's free chat. Chatling is priced in AI credits — 200 a month free, 1,750 on Starter at $25 a month — with a message costing 0.5 to 25 credits depending on the model, two seats on Starter and a $35-a-month add-on to remove its branding. SuperBot's Starter is the same $25 but covers 2,000 whole conversations, unlimited teammates, so on Chatling Starter a team of three needs the $35-a-month branding add-on to remove its badge, and only two seats are included.
Prices checked on vendor pages
Why teams switch
Why people look for Chatling alternatives.
Every price and plan detail below is taken from the vendor's own published pages — not from anonymous reviews.
Credits vary by model
Chatling's page says credit usage depends on the AI model, from 0.5 to 25 credits per message. Picking a stronger model can shrink the 1,750-credit Starter allowance many times over.
Seats and agents are counted
Starter includes 2 seats and 2 agents; Growth includes 5 and 5. Check the seat and agent rules on the pricing page before you plan a growing team.
Branding removal is an add-on until Scale
Removing "Powered by Chatling" is $35 a month on the lower plans and is only included on Scale at $295 a month.
Be honest about fit
When staying on Chatling makes sense.
Our assessment of fit, not a measured benchmark. If one of these describes you, switching may cost more than it saves.
- You want to see the credit cost of each AI model up front and accept the credit cost that comes with a stronger one.
- You run a few bots across different sites and the per-agent pricing is cheap for that.
- Your usage fits the free plan's 200 credits and a single seat is enough.
At a glance
Chatling and its alternatives, side by side.
Pricing models and entry prices as published on each vendor's pricing page in October 2026. Plans change — confirm before you buy.
| Tool | Pricing model | Starting price | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatlingCurrent tool | Pricing modelPlan tier metered in AI credits (0.5–25 per message by model); branding removal $35/mo add-on | Starting priceStarter $25/mo ($21/mo billed yearly, $250 a year) for 1,750 AI credits, 2 agents, 2 seats | Free planYes: 200 AI credits/mo, 1 agent, 1 seat | Best forWhere you are today |
| SuperBot | Pricing modelFlat per workspace, unlimited teammates | Starting priceFree (200 conversations/mo); Starter $25/mo (2,000); Pro $60/mo (unlimited) | Free planYes, free forever, no card | Best forA support agent with conversations, not credits, and unlimited teammates |
| Chatbase | Pricing modelPlan tier metered in message credits; branding removal is a $99-a-month add-on | Starting priceHobby $40/mo for 700 message credits (20% off yearly); remove branding $99/mo add-on | Free planYes: 50 message credits/mo, 1 agent; agents deleted after 14 days of inactivity | Best forTeams that want a larger paid credit pool |
| SiteGPT | Pricing modelPlan tier with a chatbot count and message cap that depends on the model used | Starting priceStarter $59/mo ($39/mo billed $468 yearly), 1 chatbot, 1 team member | Free planNo free plan; 7-day trial, card required | Best forA fixed per-model message cap on one chatbot |
| Tidio | Pricing modelPlan tier plus separate quotas for conversations, Lyro AI and Flows | Starting priceStarter from $24.17/mo on the Annually option, 100 billable conversations/mo | Free planYes: 50 conversations/mo, 50 Lyro conversations once | Best forStores that want live chat and Flows in the same tool |
| HubSpot | Pricing modelFree tools, then per seat; AI agent paid in HubSpot Credits | Starting priceFree for up to 2 users; Service Hub Starter $20 per seat a month | Free planYes: up to 2 users, HubSpot branding | Best forTwo-person teams already in HubSpot |
Prices in USD as listed on each vendor's site on ; taxes and add-ons excluded. SuperBot's plans are on the pricing page.
The shortlist
5 Chatling alternatives worth a trial.
Ordered for a team leaving Chatling. "Best for" is our assessment; every price links to its source.
SuperBot
Best for: A support agent with conversations, not credits, and unlimited teammates
Same $25 entry price as Chatling Starter, but 2,000 conversations, every teammate included, read-only order lookups on supported stores, and a shared inbox for handoff.
- Pricing model
- Flat per workspace, unlimited teammates
- Starting price
- Free (200 conversations/mo); Starter $25/mo (2,000); Pro $60/mo (unlimited)
- Source
- SuperBot pricing
Chatbase
Best for: Teams that want a larger paid credit pool
Hobby is $40 a month for 700 message credits and Standard $150 for 4,000; branding removal is $99 a month and free agents are deleted after 14 idle days.
- Pricing model
- Plan tier metered in message credits; branding removal is a $99-a-month add-on
- Starting price
- Hobby $40/mo for 700 message credits (20% off yearly); remove branding $99/mo add-on
SiteGPT
Best for: A fixed per-model message cap on one chatbot
Starter at $59 a month ($39 billed yearly) states its message limits per model; there is no free plan, only a 7-day trial with a card.
- Pricing model
- Plan tier with a chatbot count and message cap that depends on the model used
- Starting price
- Starter $59/mo ($39/mo billed $468 yearly), 1 chatbot, 1 team member
Tidio
Best for: Stores that want live chat and Flows in the same tool
Free for 50 conversations a month; Lyro AI and Flows are metered separately.
- Pricing model
- Plan tier plus separate quotas for conversations, Lyro AI and Flows
- Starting price
- Starter from $24.17/mo on the Annually option, 100 billable conversations/mo
HubSpot
Best for: Two-person teams already in HubSpot
Free live chat for up to 2 users tied to CRM contacts; AI answers are paid in HubSpot Credits.
- Pricing model
- Free tools, then per seat; AI agent paid in HubSpot Credits
- Starting price
- Free for up to 2 users; Service Hub Starter $20 per seat a month
How to choose
Pick a replacement for Chatling on your own numbers.
Run the same test in every tool you shortlist. Our free 20-case evaluation scorecard gives you the questions.
Fix the model before you compare
On credit-metered tools the model choice changes the price. Decide the answer quality you need, then price every tool at that quality.
Count seats for next quarter
Include anyone who might pick up a chat. Seat add-ons are small individually and add up quickly.
Add branding to the price
If the widget must be unbranded, add that fee on each tool before ranking them.
Run a store question
If you sell online, ask each tool about an order. Check whether it can look the order up, how it verifies the customer, and whether it can change anything.
Migration
Switching from Chatling to SuperBot.
Both tools learn from your content, so the move is mostly re-adding sources and deciding how handoff should work.
Add your knowledge
Add the pages you trained Chatling on by URL, paste documents, and write Training Q&A for the answers you want word for word.
Install the platform app
Use the native app for Shopify, Wix, WordPress/WooCommerce, Webflow, Squarespace, Square Online or Adobe Commerce, or the script tag anywhere else. Store data is read-only.
Bring the whole team in
Every plan includes unlimited teammates, so nobody needs a seat to answer in the shared inbox.
What SuperBot can learn from
- Public URLs — help center, product, pricing and policy pages
- Pasted text and documents
- Store products, stock and orders, read-only, on supported platforms
- Help articles and Training Q&A you write
What does not move
Chatling conversations, contacts and workflow settings are not imported. Export what you need first.
FAQ
Chatling alternatives, answered.
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How much does Chatling cost in 2026?
When we checked chatling.ai/pricing in October 2026: Free $0 for 200 AI credits, Starter $25 a month ($21 a month billed yearly, $250 a year) for 1,750 credits, Growth $75 ($63 a month billed yearly, $750 a year) for 6,000 and Scale $295 ($246 a month billed yearly, $2,950 a year) for 35,000. Branding removal was $35 a month and extra credits were $10 per 1,000.
What is a credit on Chatling?
Chatling's page says credit usage varies with the AI model, from 0.5 to 25 credits per message. SuperBot counts conversations instead, so a long chat does not cost more.
Which Chatling alternative has unlimited seats?
SuperBot includes unlimited teammates on every plan, including the free one.
Does SuperBot support as many languages as Chatling?
SuperBot's widget offers 35 selectable languages. Chatling's page says its AI responds in over 80; confirm the specific languages you need on each.
Can SuperBot replace Chatling's workflows?
SuperBot has no visual workflow builder. It answers from your knowledge, captures leads into a built-in CRM, books through Calendly or Cal.com, and escalates to people by rule.
Keep comparing
Related alternatives.
Test SuperBot on your own questions.
Train it on your site in minutes and ask the questions Chatling handles today. Free forever up to 200 conversations a month — no credit card, unlimited teammates.