The Chatlio alternative that starts free
Same idea — website chat that lands in your Slack — at a fraction of the price, with a free tier so you can prove it on your site before paying a cent.
Chatlio is a solid, established Slack live chat tool, but its cheapest plan is $29/month and rises as you add operators or chat topics — and there's no free tier. OhhChats does the same core job (chat on your site, reply in Slack) starting free, then a flat $15 per site with your whole team included. If you want to try before you buy and keep your bill predictable, OhhChats is the simpler, cheaper switch.
Why people look for a Chatlio alternative
- The entry price is $29/month, and it climbs with extra operators and chat topics.
- There's no free tier — only a trial — so you can't quietly run it on a low-traffic site for free.
- Smaller teams and solo owners often want one predictable number, not tiering by operators and topics.
We say this plainly: Chatlio isn't bad — it's just priced for teams a step larger than the solo owner or small studio.
At-a-glance comparison
| Feature | OhhChats | Chatlio |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, then $15/mo per site | $29/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | No (trial only) |
| Pricing model | Per site, team included | Flat fee, rises with operators/topics |
| Reply from Slack | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-site / agency | Built for it (multi-tenant) | Charged per setup |
| AI chatbot | Not yet | Yes |
| Best for | Solo owners, small teams, agencies | Established teams at $29+ |
Where OhhChats wins
Price and a free on-ramp. The headline difference: OhhChats starts at $0 and tops out at $15/site, where Chatlio starts at $29. For a wellness studio or solo founder, that's roughly half the price — and you can run the free tier indefinitely to prove it works before paying.
One predictable number. Chatlio's flat fee is friendlier than per-seat tools, but it still rises as you add operators or chat topics. OhhChats is $15 per site, whole team included. No recalculating your bill every time someone joins.
Built for multiple sites. If you manage chat for several businesses — or you're an agency running client sites — OhhChats is multi-tenant by design: one dashboard, many sites. That's the use case per-setup pricing makes expensive elsewhere.
Where Chatlio wins (be honest)
Chatlio is mature and battle-tested, and it bundles an AI chatbot today. If you specifically want an AI responder built in right now, or you prefer a long-established incumbent, Chatlio is a reasonable choice. OhhChats' edge is price, the free tier, and per-site simplicity — not feature breadth.
Who should switch
Switch to OhhChats if you're a small team, solo owner, or agency who wants to start free, keep pricing predictable, or run chat across multiple sites. Stay on Chatlio if you're already comfortable at its tier and rely on its AI chatbot today.
Migration
Moving over is light: install the OhhChats widget on your site, connect your Slack workspace, and start replying. There's no historical chat data to migrate for most small sites. (Add a short step list once the install flow copy is final.)
What switchers say
FAQ
Is OhhChats cheaper than Chatlio?
Yes. OhhChats starts free and then costs $15/month per site. Chatlio's lowest paid plan is $29/month and rises with more operators and chat topics.
Can I try OhhChats before paying?
Yes — there's a free tier, so you can prove it on your site before spending anything. Chatlio offers a trial but no free tier.
Do I need a paid Slack plan?
No. OhhChats works with your existing Slack workspace, the same as Chatlio.
Does OhhChats charge per team member?
No. Pricing is per website and your whole team is included.